PW 344

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON

DOLOMITE:
GUIDELINES FOR CONSULTANTS

AUGUST 2004

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON DOLOMITE:
GUIDELINES FOR CONSULTANTS
CONTENTS
PAGE
1.
INTRODUCTION
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2.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1
2.1
Definition of dolomitic land
1
2.2
Why is dolomitic land problematical?
1
2.3
Negative consequences of inappropriate development on dolomite
3
2.4
Risk characterisation of dolomite land
3
2.5
Distribution of dolomite in South Africa
4
3.
DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING SITES ON DOLOMITE
4
3.1
Appropriate Development Planning
4
4.
APPROPRIATE WATER PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
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4.1
Low Risk Areas
9
4.2
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Medium Risk Areas
20
4.3
High Risk Areas
5.
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING DESIGN DETAILS AND CONDITIONS OF
CONTRACT FOR WORK ON DOLOMITIC LAND
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6.
DESIGN AND TENDER DOCUMENT STANDARDS FOR UPGRADING
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OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON DOLOMITIC LAND (Revision 5 of 21 August 2003)
6.1
General
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6.2
Status of Documents
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24
6.3
Project Standards
6.4
Requirements for HDPE piping and fittings
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7.
GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS, APPENDICES AND ANNEXURES
31
8.
SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE
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OF QUANTITIES
FIGURES
FIGURE 1:
Distribution of dolomite land in South Africa
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FIGURE 2:
Mechanism of sinkhole formation
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FIGURE 3:
Subsurface dolomite profile showing pinnacles and soil filled fracture zones
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PLATES
PLATES 1 7: Typical sinkholes
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42
PLATES 8 9: Typical effect of dolines on structures
APPENDIX
APPENDIX 1: Pro forma geotechnical information sheet for township proclamation
stage circulation or procurement of new sites
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APPENDIX 2: Minimum requirements for a geotechnical investigation on a dolomitic site
47
APPENDIX 3: Preliminary site investigation by the Principal Agent: Dolomite stability related
matters.
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APPENDIX 4: Engineering site investigation of infrastructure on dolomite: Scope of work
52
APPENDIX 5: Typical engineering details for services on dolomitic land
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APPENDIX 6: Particular Specifications
133
APPENDIX 7: Special Conditions of Contract
162
APPENDIX 8: Departmental Project Management Forms (PRM)
164
APPENDIX 9: List of provinces, magisterial districts, municipalities and towns located on
dolomite
166
APPENDIX 10: Submission of drawings in electronic format format for integration into
Departmental Geographical Information System (GIS).
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APPENDIX 11: Preliminary bills of quantity
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APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON DOLOMITE: GUIDELINES FOR

CONSULTANTS.
1.

INTRODUCTION
This document serves as a guideline on appropriate development and risk
management of infrastructure located on dolomite in South Africa. These guidelines
are aimed at informing principal agents and other consultants of the minimum requirements
of the Department of Public Works concerning the upgrading, extension and development
of new infrastructure on dolomite, thereby promoting safe, sustainable development.
The objective of applying a risk management strategy to infrastructure is to ensure the
safety of personnel and visitors, protection of property and to avoid fruitless expenditure.
Avoiding sinkholes is not only important from a safety point of view, rehabilitating sinkholes
and repairing buildings/infrastructure is costly.
In a climate of increasing awareness of individual rights, it is apparent that failure to proactively manage dolomite risk may constitute dereliction of duty and may expose the
Department of Public Works, its officials, its principal agents and other consultants involved,
to recourse through a number of avenues, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
of 1993. It should be clearly understood that principal agents and consultants are not
absolved of their responsibilities and cannot claim ignorance in the event of damage or loss
of life in a sinkhole.
In terms of bona mores, the criterion of reasonableness, it is essential that the Department
of Public Works and its consultants "act" and are seen to act positively in order to prevent
harm. Infrastructure must be appropriately designed, constructed, and serviced to facilitate
management of the dolomite risk. To this end the Department of Public Works has adopted
a Centralised Dolomite Risk Management Strategy for infrastructure located on all dolomitic
land. This strategy aims to ensure appropriate:
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site selection,
development design
building design
design of services, material selection, maintenance friendly systems etc.
ongoing risk management.

The principal agent and other consultants play a crucial role in ensuring that this strategy is
successfully implemented. Background information and appropriate planning, water
precautionary and remedial measures are outlined below.
2.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This section is devoted to providing a rudimentary background perspective on the dolomite
issue.

2.1

Definition of dolomitic land

The term 'dolomitic land' is used to describe areas in South Africa underlain directly or at
shallow depth (i.e. <100m) by the rock type dolomite. Dolomitic rock is composed of the
mineral dolomite, which is a carbonate of calcium and magnesium.

2.2

Why is dolomitic land problematical?

Dolomite is soluble, i.e. dissolves in water. Rainwater and percolating ground water
gradually dissolve the rock over time as it seeps through joints, fractures and fault zones in
the rock. The dissolution of the dolomite gives rise to cave systems and voids in the rock.
Soils covering the rock can collapse into these caves or voids resulting in catastrophic
ground movement on the surface such as sinkholes or dolines.
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2.2.1

Sinkholes
Sinkholes result from the hollowing out of a space below the earth surface
which eventually breaks through and 'daylights' at the surface. Sinkholes are
usually cylindrical to conical in shape and can be 1 m to 100 m in diameter and
1 m to 150 m deep. Sinkholes are catastrophic and can cause property
damage or loss of life. See figure 2 (page 35) for mechanism of sinkhole
formation and plates 1 to 7 (page 38 to 41) for typical sinkholes.
Sinkholes:
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2.2.2

may be catastrophic, as they occur unexpectedly with little or no

warning.
may cause property damage or loss of life, if they are sufficiently large.
are usually precipitated by human activity such as:
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dewatering, due to mining activity,
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water extraction from aquifers,
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leakage of wet services such as water and sewer bulk
services, reticulation and connections,
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interference with natural drainage patterns by development
and disturbance of superficial soil materials leading to
concentrated water ingress.

Dolines
Dolines are less sharply defined than sinkholes, occur slowly and not
catastrophically (see doline effect on structures in Plates 8 and 9 on page 42).
These features may be large ranging from tens of metres to kilometres in
diameter or length. Typical visual observations at small dolines are shallow
earth depressions and surface cracks in a circular or semi circular pattern.
It should be noted that in South Africa the terms sinkhole and doline are
currently used to refer to geomorphological features and are no longer
distinguished by the mechanism of formation.

2.2.3

Triggering mechanisms for sinkhole and doline formation

Sinkholes and dolines are mostly caused by water seepage or a lowering of the
ground water table. Seepage of water most commonly occurs from leaking
water bearing services such as sewers, waters pipes, storm water systems etc.
The leaking water erodes the soil covering the dolomite rock and carries the
material down into the underlying cave systems resulting in a hollowing out of a
space (cavity) below ground surface. When this void daylights, a sinkhole
results. (See Figure 2 on page 35).
The ground water level drops when boreholes are used to pump water from
below ground surface. The ground water level can also be lowered when
mines pump water out of ground water compartments to keep their
underground workings dry. Ground water level lowering leads to lowering of
pore water pressure which lowers ground bearing capacities or draining of
subsurface cavities which may result in sinkhole or doline formation.
2.2.3.1 Sinkholes are generated by a change in the moisture regime in the
soils constituting the arch over the upward migrating void. This
change in the state of the soil leads to the arch ravelling and the void
moving towards ground surface. Eventually the void will daylight and
manifesting in a sinkhole. Often paleo sinkholes are re-activated by
groundwater level draw down. Paleo sinkholes are ancient features, in
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filled over time by transported soil material, e.g. wind blown, aeolian
sands. These materials may extend below the original ground water
level. In such instances a fall in the ground water level leads to a
change in the moisture regime of the soils that re-activates the
sinkhole.
The dolomitic environment is often characterised by zones of deep
weathering and preferential leaching. This process of preferential
weathering is particularly well advanced within the shear zones of
faults. Subsurface karst valleys up to 200 m in depth may develop in
these shear zones. Spectacular representations of these features can
be seen on the Far West Rand.
In many of these areas, the water table is located above the bedrock,
in residual soils. These residual materials are essentially composed of
wad and ferroan soil. The artificial lowering of the water table may
produce significant ground movement at the surface. This process
manifests as a doline at ground surface.
2.3

Negative Consequences of Inappropriate Development on Dolomite

To date 38 people have died in sinkholes that have occurred under sports clubs, factories
and homes and financial losses have exceeded R1,0 billion. In excess of 1000 sinkholes
have occurred on the West Rand, 800 south of Pretoria, Centurion and Atteridgeville and
approximately 150 on the East Rand.
Sinkholes and dolines may occur immediately after installation of services because of poor
workmanship or use of inferior materials or after a period of time due to deterioration of the
materials. Obviously, as the water bearing services deteriorate, the frequency of leaks
increases and so does the likelihood of a sinkhole occurring.

2.4

Risk Characterisation of Dolomite Land

Broadly, the geotechnical investigation of the dolomite site culminates in the expression of
the stability of the area in three risk categories, namely low, medium and high risk.
The following reference to incidences, gives a perspective of the magnitude of problems
encountered in each of the risk zones in research areas. It is important to note that these
figures are largely derived from developments not effectively and appropriately designed or
maintained.
RISK
CHARACTERISATION

LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH

Table 1:

GROUND MOVEMENT EVENTS ANTICIPATED PER

HECTARE IN A 20 YEAR PERIOD (STATISTICS BASED ON
INAPPROPRIATE AND POOR SERVICE DESIGN AND
MAINTENANCE)
Typically 0 events per hectare anticipated but occurrence of
events cannot be totally excluded therefore up to 0,1
events/hectare
0.1 to 1 events per hectare
> 1,0 events or more anticipated per hectare

Dolomite Risk Characterisation Zone definition

2.5

Distribution of Dolomite in South Africa

Dolomite land occupies up to 25 percent of Gauteng and underlies some of the most
densely populated areas such as Bekkersdal, Katorus, Centurion, Dobsonville,
Deapmeadow etc. The distribution of dolomitic land in South Africa is shown on the
attached Figure 1. See appendix 9 (page 164) for a list of provinces, magisterial districts,
municipalities and towns located on dolomite in South Africa.

3.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING SITES ON DOLOMITE

In order to prevent costly development of inappropriate sites it is proposed that the
Department institute a strict land acquisition and development policy.

3.1

Appropriate Development Planning

The safe development of a site involves careful geotechnical assessment of the delineated
area, appropriate planning and appropriate design of structures and services. These
aspects are elaborated on below:
3.1.1

Proclamation Stage Circulation or purchase of new property

At the Proclamation Stage Circulation of a new township layout to the
department or in the event of purchasing new properties in a dolomitic region
the following information should be sought:

3.1.2

Consult a dolomite risk specialist and the Dolomite Risk Management

database of the department to establish whether the property is
located on dolomite or close to the dolomite contact zone.

The full proclamation stage geotechnical report for the township in

which the property is located.

The developer/land owner should be required to submit a standard

form completed by the geotechnical consultant who undertook the
township/property investigation. This form should request information
concerning the broadly anticipated geotechnical conditions on the
proposed sites. A pro forma of this document is enclosed in appendix
1 on page 44.

Consult the departmental Dolomite Risk Manager as well as a dolomite

risk specialist for a review of the above report. Written
recommendations on the feasibility to develop the site economically
needs to be obtained prior to acceptance or purchase of the property.

The above relevant information, reports and recommendations must

be forwarded to the departmental Dolomite Risk Manager for capturing
on the dolomite geographical information system (GIS). It should also
be forwarded, with written confirmation of receipt, to the division
responsible for further development of the site. This information
should be refer to in any future procurement instruction (PI) issued.

See also section 3.1.2.2 below and PRM 011 in Appendix 8 on page
162

Design of additions to existing infrastructure and planning of new infrastructure

by departmental officials or consultants.
The following section contains a brief outline of the responsibilities and
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prerequisite actions for the development of infrastructure on dolomite.

3.1.2.1 Briefing of Principal Agent by Project Managers
On being appointed to undertake the design and construction of new
infrastructure or upgrading of existing infrastructure the principal
agent/project manager (engineer, architect or quantity surveyor) must
undertake the following actions ensuring that the general criteria
outlined below are applied (To be read in conjunction with standard
departmental investigation, briefing and reporting formats as per PRM
006, 007, 011, 012, 017 and 018 as per Appendix 8). Particular
attention is to be given to Inception Check List (PRM007) to ensure
that the consultant is properly briefed
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Consult a dolomite risk specialist and the Dolomite Risk

Management database of the department to establish:
*
*

A dolomite risk specialist should brief the principal agent with

regard to:
*
*
*

whether the infrastructure is located on dolomite or

close to the dolomite contact zone,
in the case of existing infrastructure, establish the
anticipated risk characterisation.

available information of the area in general

site-specific information as well as
the need for and minimum requirements of detailed
site investigations

Once it is confirmed that the site is located on dolomite, the

principal agent shall ensure that a geotechnical investigation is
conducted and that the consultant team (all disciplines) are
briefed in writing thereof. This site-specific detail geotechnical
report shall be referred to a dolomite risk specialist for
comments and each discipline shall be informed of the results.
The dissemination of this information will ensure that services
and structures are designed and routed according to the
recommendations of the geotechnical report and ensure that
departmental precautionary measures as outlined below are
applied. (See Section 4 below).

3.1.2.2 Site selection and development criteria

The principal agent shall inform the department after completion of the
geotechnical investigation if the following criteria are met and whether
it is financially feasible to continue with the project:
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All new sites should have at least an anticipated or

extrapolated yield of 50 % medium or low risk land. This
medium or low risk portion of the total area must be sufficient
in extent for the erection of all structures and related facilities
of the proposed new development. If this yield is not feasible,
due to the widespread occurrence of high risk land, then from
the outset it should be noted that stringent remedial and water
precautionary measures will be required, as well as rationally
designed sub- and superstructures. The financial implications
of such measures may place the cost of the project outside the
norms and standards of the department. The appointed
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principal agent should immediately discuss this aspect with the

project manager of the Department of Public Works. The
principal agent needs to furnish the department with expected
extraordinary cost estimates, based on geotechnical
constraints of sites, before detail design work commences.
Revision of the standard cost units (SCU) should be based on
this additional information if applicable.
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It is essential that the Department follow a policy of not

developing/purchasing sites until it is sure that such sites can
be developed economically.

3.1.2.3 Geotechnical investigation

A site-specific geotechnical investigation, involving both a dolomite
stability and soils assessment, should be carried out on a site to
ensure appropriate planning and design of the development. Such an
investigation must meet minimum requirements and the requested
format (refer to Appendix 2 on page 47) including:
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Infrastructure located within 1000 m of the dolomite outcrop

contact should be carefully evaluated to assess the need for a
full dolomite stability assessment.

The completion of geophysical work, usually gravity.

The drilling of boreholes on anomalies.

The logging and presentation of boreholes according to

current practice.

The excavation, profiling and sampling of representative test

holes. Where necessary samples should be appropriately
tested in a soils laboratory. This aspect of work should
conform to current practice, i.e. Profiling according to
Jennings, Brink and Williams 1973. Also follow Guidelines for
Urban Engineering Geological Investigations and the SAICE
Code of Practice (1995).

The inherent dolomite stability of the site must be described in

terms of the 8 classes in accordance with current practice.
These inherent risk classes are described in table 6 of
Proposed method for dolomite land hazard and risk
assessment in South Africa, SAICE Journal Vol 43(2) 2001,
paper 462 pages 27-36, Buttrick et.al. (current industry
standard document).

The report drawings (preferably on a scale of 1:500) should

clearly indicate the following:
Site information:
*
*
*
*
*

site locality map (scale: not smaller than 1:50 000),

site boundary (superimposed on current cadastral
grid),
relevant area features such as drainage, neighbouring
developments, roads, etc.,
site contours if available,
existing services water, sewer, storm water,
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electricity etc
existing water boreholes.

Geotechnical investigation information of current and all past

investigations:
*
*
*
*

sinkholes, dolines, paleo features, areas of fill, areas

of borrow, rock outcrop etc.,
existing and new boreholes,
existing and new soil testing trial holes,
residual gravity contours in mgals (indicate also
survey station grid).

Dolomite risk zonation:

*
*

demarcate low, medium and high risk areas with

specific development notes of each,
other geotechnical problematic areas with specific
descriptions thereof.

Proposed site development:

*
*
*

indicate proposed best site for erection of structures,

areas for limited development,
areas for no development.

3.1.2.4 Conclusion and recommendation of the geotechnical report

The geotechnical investigator must indicate:
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in which zones the erection of structures are permissible

where sports facilities/parking lots/parade grounds/radio
masts, etc. (structures and wet services) may be developed

provide appropriate (site specific) comments of subsurface

remedial work

anticipated foundation problems

water precautionary measures for each stability zone.

Comment in general on earthworks to be conducted

(borrow/fill/surficial soil disturbances, etc.)

3.1.2.5 General principals to be incorporated in the conclusions of the

geotechnical report and the principal agents site development plan
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Wherever feasible avoid high-risk areas. Locate buildings on

low and medium risk areas and place sports facilities/parking
lots/parade grounds/radio masts, etc. on medium to high-risk
land with the exception of swimming pools. Grassed facilities
to be placed on the most favourable portions of medium to
high risk land whilst dry facilities such as surfaced parking etc.,
can be placed on most problematic land, providing no
structures are erected and depending on the specific
geological conditions. Swimming pools may only be placed on
low risk or medium risk land with special precautions.
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Additions to existing infrastructure or buildings, particularly in

high-risk areas, require the same level of investigation
procedures as for new infrastructure. When linking structures,
potential differential settlement between old and new
components must not be permitted as it may induce failure of
or leaks in any linking wet services. (NB - see also section
4.1.12 for blasting requirements)

Where an entire site is located in a high-risk area and the

development of a high-risk site is unavoidable, stringent water
precautionary and remedial measures will be applied.

It is essential that the Preliminary Site Investigation of the

principal agent and his proposed development site plan
(sketch plan: see PRM 017/1 for check list in Appendix 8 on
page 162) be compared with the Geotechnical Report. Matters
such as topographical constraints, position of service
connections and building restrictions should be compared with
the stability zones on the site. The geotechnical dolomite
stability risk zones must be indicated on the site plan and the
principal agent shall call for written comments from all
members of the consultant team to indicate the influence
thereof on the design, construction and cost of services and
structures. The combination of these various factors will
determine the suitability of a site for development.
See Appendix 3 on page 50 for compulsory information to be
indicated on the Principal Agents development site plan. The
geotechnical report, site development plan and services
criteria to be implemented as well as budgeting thereof shall
be referred to a dolomite specialist for comment.

3.1.2.6 When designing infrastructure on dolomitic land in general

Avoid:
gardens within 5m of buildings
water features such as garden or fish ponds within 15 metres
of buildings. Water features with automatic replenishment
systems should not be permitted
courtyards that necessitate sub-floor level drainage systems
construction of buildings or services over natural watercourses
construction of buildings over wet services
creating unlined rerouting of natural drainage paths
concentration or disposal of storm water onto high risk land
avoid wet services running parallel and close to buildings
high concentrations of subsurface services near buildings
using rigid, short length piping (promote long, unjointed,
flexible piping)
subsurface water storage tanks
disturbance of surficial soil whenever feasible (ensure
disturbed areas are properly compacted and reinstated)
septic tanks, soak-aways or pit latrines
boreholes for water abstraction
site features with poor drainage characteristics
Incorporate:
Appropriate water precautionary measures as outlined below
(see Section 4 below)
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4.

APPROPRIATE WATER PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR DEVELOPMENT ON

DOLOMITIC LAND
Water precautionary measures are outlined below in the context of the minimum standards
required with respect to each dolomite stability zone (see table 1 on page 3). In general
discourage placing of buildings on and traversing of high-risk areas with wet services. The
cost implication of routing wet services around high-risk areas should be motivated in
addition to normal cost norms as part of the site development cost:

4.1

Low Risk Areas

The risk of sinkhole and doline formation is adjudged to be such that only general water
precautionary measures, which are intended to prevent the concentrated ingress of water
into the ground, are required.
4.1.1

4.1.2

General design of services

a.

Underground wet services shall be designed and constructed so as to

minimise maintenance requirements and to avoid potential leakage
points. In addition liquids shall be contained in watertight structures to
avoid possible disturbance of the underground environment.

b.

The relevant specifications of SABS 1200 DB, L, LB, LC, LD and LE

shall be observed in the installation of all underground services.

c.

The backfilling to service trenches and other excavations shall, except

in rock, be less permeable than the surrounding material. General
minimum compaction standard to be 93 % Mod AASHTO, provided
permeability requirements are met. The use of non-cohesive single
size graded sand or crusher sand for bedding, surround blankets and
backfill shall not be allowed.

d.

Water, sewer and non-concrete storm water pipes shall have a

minimum cover of 600 mm outside vehicle traffic areas and a minimum
cover of 1000mm in vehicle traffic areas. Where required, protect
pipes with appropriately designed concrete slabs above the pipe work.

e.

Water, sewer and storm water piping should, wherever possible, not
be placed parallel to buildings unless it is at least 5 meters away from
the structure. Single direct connections to buildings are preferred.
This precaution also applies to electricity and communication cables.

f.

Where feasible, provisions for future connections to all services should

be made in order to minimize cutting into pipes to provide such
connections at a later stage.

g.

Provision should be made in all water bearing pipelines to

accommodate potential differential movements without causing
pipelines or joints to leak.

General construction activities

a.

All trenches and open works are to be inspected by a competent

person to assess if adverse ground conditions are present. This
procedure allows for the adjustment of construction methods, i.e.
special bedding requirements, additional excavation and compaction,
or pipe protection measurements.

b.

Construction excavations should be opened and closed as rapidly as

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possible. Avoid leaving trenches open over weekends or holidays.

4.1.3

c.

Berms should be constructed on either side of the trenches to prevent

the inflow of water during rainstorms.

d.

Provisions shall be made in Tender documentation for the supply of

pumping equipment to keep excavations dry.

e.

Construction site camp services shall also be subject to the

precautionary measures as above and below.

Storm water
a.

The site and surrounding area shall be shaped (if required) to permit
the rapid drainage of surface water and to prevent ponding on the site.
Careful attention is to be given to the drainage of areas with gradients
less than 1:100.

b.

Drainage ports should be incorporated in boundary walls, particularly

at the lowest point of the site, to permit the passage of surface runoff.
Drainage ports shall be provided with a concrete apron slab, 1,0 m
wide and 100 mm thick, on both the inlet and outlet sides of the wall or
fence. The slab needs to be extended 400 mm beyond the sides of the
port to prevent vegetation growth. The minimum slope on the slab is
to be 1:15. Security outlet grids need to be designed not to clog.

c.

Drainage onto the property shall not be allowed to accumulate against

boundary walls. Drainage towards the site shall preferably be diverted
away from the site by means of earth berms. Unlined cut-off trenches
should be avoided if possible.

d.

Natural ponds and watercourses located within 10 m of any structure

shall be rendered impervious within and to a distance of 30 m from the
building. (Design criteria: 1 in 5 year flood capacity minimum). The
complete diversion of natural watercourses to a minimum distance of
30 m away from buildings is advised.

e.

Storm water drainage around buildings and up to 10 meters away shall

preferably be kept on the surface or in open canals at slopes of not
less than 1:50 for surfaced areas and canals, and 1:20 minimum for
unsurfaced areas. All surfaces shall slope away from buildings.
Drainage in passages or between buildings needs to slope away from
structures and drain along the centre of the open space. No drainage
toward a structure is to be allowed. The placing of small diameter (300
mm) concrete storm water canals next to and parallel to buildings is
not recommended. Preferably use 1,0 m or wider v-shaped concrete
drains.

f.

To facilitate drainage, grassed areas such as sports fields should

have a minimum slope of 1:80.

g.

Storm water drainage conduits and open canals shall be constructed

at gradients that will not permit the deposition of soil from the
catchment area (Design criteria: 1 in 5 year flood capacity minimum,
depending on the local conditions. Additional specific infrastructure
design requirements are outlined in Section 6)

h.

The storm water drainage system shall incorporate measures to

ensure water tightness of conduits, canals and other compartments. All
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pipes should be tested for leakage using standard SABS air or water
tests. All pipes and structures shall be constructed to show zero
percent leakage, when tested as prescribed.
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Concrete non-pressure pipes should be of the spigot and socket type

with rubber ring seals. Joints in box culverts and manholes etc. should
be sealed. Ensure sufficient compaction of foundation excavations to
preclude any consolidation settlement. Allow for 200 mm thick 1:12
soilcrete slab extending 200 mm beyond the structure foundation if
unusually soft soil conditions are encountered.
Inlet grids to
subsurface systems shall preferably be locked and not allow the
passing of any item larger than 40 mm in diameter. Minimum internal
pipe size to be 400 mm.

j.

Open drains are preferably to be shallow, 1000 mm (min) wide, cast insitu, V-shaped drains with sealed key type construction and expansion
joints. Steel reinforcement (if applicable) is to be continuous over joints
to preclude horizontal displacement.

k.

Subsurface materials should be as follow:

Pipe:

Concrete with spigot and socket rubber ring joint only

if approved by departmental Engineer.
SABS 677/SANS 667 PVC with spigot and socket
rubber ring joint only if approved by departmental
Engineer.
HDPE: Structured wall pipes with ring stiffness of
8,0 kN/m2 or solid wall pipes of class PN 10
minimum. Pipe material to conform to type PE 100
in terms of SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427. Supply pipe
in 12 m (minimum) lengths. To ensure water
tightness, use hot-gas welding (SABS 0268/SANS
10268 Part 3) or hot-gas extrusion welding (SABS
0268/SANS 10268 Part 4) internally and externally,
or butt-welded joints (SABS 0268/SANS 10268 Part
1) for small diameter pipes, or electro-fusion welding
(SABS 0268/SANS 10268 Part 2) where gas or
butt-welding is impossible. All internal burrs (welding
bead) shall be specified to be removed from pipes
with an internal diameter up to 400 mm. Where it is
impossible, Tenderers shall state so in their Tenders
and shall in this instance state the maximum internal
burr height for each diameter of pipe not deburred.
Purpose made industrial equipment, as proposed and
approved by the various pipe manufacturers are to be
used for this purpose. De-burring is to be executed
from an upstream direction. Each removed bead
must be numbered with the corresponding joint
number and kept for the Engineers inspection. The
Tender shall allow for camera inspection of de-burred
joints. Joints of solid or structured wall pipes with a
diameter of 400 mm or larger could be improved by
means of 300 mm wide HDPE collar (to
manufacturers specification) fitted over the joint and
welded to both pipes. Alternatively, this collar can be
factory fitted. The use of long-sleeve spigot and
socket joints with rubber rings are to be approved by
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departmental Engineer. Use a manhole when linking

different pipe material types.
Manholes:

4.1.4

The use of pre-manufactured HDPE manholes is

advised near buildings and structures or areas not
trafficked by vehicles. Alternatively use concrete
manholes if approved by departmental Engineer.
Such concrete manholes must be designed as water
retaining structures.
HDPE manholes: All material for HDPE manholes to
conform to HDPE: Type PE 100 SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427 specifications and all welding to
SABS 0268/SANS 10268, SABS 0269/SANS 10269,
SABS 0270/SANS10270, SABS 1655/SANS1655 and
SABS 1671/SANS 1671. Manhole shafts to be
structured or solid wall HDPE pipes with:

4,0 kN/m2 ring stiffness for depths not

exceeding 1,5 m and,

8,0 kN/m2 ring stiffness for depths exceeding

1,5 m or,
alternatively manufactured to same standard.
Engineer to ensure design of manholes are
appropriate for soil conditions. HDPE pipes to be
welded to manhole. Manhole to be similar to HDPE
sewer manholes (detail TYPE NO DT 04/D) and
welding details as per included detail (TYPE NO DT
20/ST).
Concrete manholes and inlet structures: Design as
water retaining structures. Inlet pipes to be provided
with puddle flange (detail TYPE NO DT 12/W) or key
joint (detail TYPE NO DT 12/W) to ensure watertight
fixing into walls or construct structure with flexible
watertight inlets.

Sewer
a.

Sanitation systems shall not incorporate soakaways. Use conservancy

tanks with low flush volumes where sewer connections are not
available. If no alternative is available, pit latrines may be utilized in
low risk areas provided that the implementation is approved by means
of a geotechnical investigation. The pit latrines must be correctly
constructed to preclude storm water gaining access. Example:
Construct a 0.5 m high earth berm around the up slope side of the pit
latrine or place floor slab 500 mm proud of natural ground level with
the door facing down slope. The pit latrine should be placed as far
away as possible from any permanent structures. Annual relocation of
pit latrines is advised. Obviously other matters such as pollution of
water resources should be considered e.g. where infrastructure relies
on a borehole for its water supply. The utilization of PVC or HDPE
holding tanks with chemical digestion for pit latrines should be
investigated. Design and material selection for such tanks to be in
accordance with relevant material specifications and approved by the
departmental Engineer.

b.

Subsurface pipe materials should be as follow:

-

HDPE: Within 15 m of building.

Pipe: HDPE: Type PE 100, PN 10 pipes to
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SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427. Supply pipe in 12 m

(minimum) lengths
Joints: To ensure water tightness, use butt-welded
joints (SABS 0268/SANS 10268 Part 1) in general
or electro-fusion welding (SABS 0268 SANS 10268
Part 2) where butt-welding is impossible. All internal
burrs (welding beads) shall be specified to be
removed. Where it is impossible, Tenderers shall
state so in their Tenders, and shall in this instance
state the maximum internal burr height for each
diameter of pipe not de-burred. Purpose made
industrial equipment, as proposed and approved by
the various pipe manufacturers are to be used for this
purpose. De-burring is to be executed from an
upstream direction. Each removed bead must be
numbered with the corresponding joint number and
kept for the Engineers inspection. The Tender shall
allow for camera inspection of de-burred joints. Joints
of solid or structured wall pipes with a diameter of 400
mm or larger could be improved by means of 300 mm
wide HDPE collar (to manufacturers specification)
fitted over the joint and welded to both pipes.
Alternatively can this collar be factory fitted. The use
of long-sleeve spigot and socket joints with rubber
rings for pipes larger than 300 mm are to be
approved by departmental Engineer. Use a
manhole when linking different pipe material types.
Manholes: The use of pre-manufactured HDPE
manholes is advised. Alternatively use concrete
manholes, designed as water retaining structures, if
approved by departmental Engineer.
HDPE manholes: All material for HDPE manholes to
conform to HDPE: Type PE 100 SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427 specifications and all welding to
SABS 0268/ SANS10268, SABS 0269/ SANS 10269,
SABS 0270/ SANS 10270, SABS 1655/SANS 1655
and SABS 1671/SANS 1671. Manhole shafts to be
structured or solid wall HDPE pipes with:

4,0 kN/m2 ring stiffness for depths not

exceeding 1,5 m and,

8,0 kN/m2 ring stiffness for depths exceeding

1,5 m or,
alternatively manufactured to same standard.
Engineer to ensure design of manholes are
appropriate for soil conditions. See detail TYPE NO
DT 04/D and TYPE DT 09/D. HDPE pipes to be
welded to manholes.
Concrete manholes: Design as water retaining
structures if departmental Engineer approves use.
Inlet pipes to be provided with puddle flange or key
joint (detail TYPE NO DT 12/W) to ensure watertight
fixing into walls or construct structure with flexible
watertight inlets.
-

PVC

Only to be used beyond 15 m from structures.

Pipe: SABS 791/SANS 791 Heavy duty - Class 34
(solid wall).
Use of PVC to be approved by departmental
Engineer.
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4.1.5

4.1.6

c.

All connections to manholes shall be flexible and watertight.

d.

All sewerage pipes and fittings must be watertight. All laid drainage
and sanitary sewer pipes should be tested for leakage using the
standard SABS water test on installation. Welded HDPE pipe systems
to be pressure tested to relevant pipe pressure class and
manufacturers specification. The welding on of purpose made endcap sections with feed and bleed valves as well as a pressure gauge
can be used for this purpose to test welded pipe sections between
manholes, prior to welding on of manholes.

e.

All sewers and structures to be tested to zero percent leakage for

water tests.

f.

Avoid using rodding and cleaning eyes and rather use small HDPE
manholes (multi directional collecting pots) that are pre-manufactured
small size (300, 500 and 700 mm diameter) manholes with factory fitted
HDPE benching. Piping from the manhole to surface level shall consist
of HDPE pipes and long radius bends with electro fusion/butt welded
connections. All HDPE material to be Type PE 100 as per SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427 and all welding to conform to SABS 0268/SANS
10268, SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS 1269/SANS 1269, SABS
0270/SANS 10270, SABS 1655/SANS 1655 and SABS 1671/SANS
1671. Manhole shafts to be structured or solid wall HDPE pipes with
8,0 kN/m2 ring stiffness or alternatively manufactured to same
standard.

g.

The planting of trees or general gardening within 5 meters of sewer

lines should be avoided.

Swimming pools
a.

Backwash and other water from swimming pools, shall be discharged

via HDPE (HDPE: Type PE 100, PN 10 as per SABS ISO 4427/SANS
4427) piping into either the storm water or drainage systems as
required by the local authority. Discharge points shall not to be closer
than 20 meter from the pool or any other structure.

b.

The area surrounding the swimming pool shall be totally impervious

(concrete paving) for a distance of at least 5 meters with provision of a
drainage canal to collect splashed water.

c.

The pool shall not have an automatic water replenishment system.

d.

A Dolomite Risk Specialist should advise on the placing of the pool

(not closer than 40 meters from buildings).

Electricity and Communication

a.

The sleeve and draw box systems for electrical and communication
cables shall also be water tight, flexible and constructed to avoid water
entering the system. HDPE piping and small diameter manholes as
described for sewers above are ideally suited for this purpose. Design
and material selection to be similar as for sewer reticulation described
above.

b.

Trenching, backfilling and compaction of trenches to be similar as for

wet services.
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c.

4.1.7

The use of non-cohesive, single size, graded sand or crusher sand for
bedding, surround blankets and backfilling of trenches is not permitted.
Construction details are to be similar to water and sewer pipes.

Water
a.

The piping used in bulk supply, ring mains and secondary reticulation
should be flexible. Joints should be minimal in number and of the
flexible, self anchoring type, i.e. not reliant on thrust blocks or friction
for their anchorage.

b.

Subsurface pipe materials should be one or more of the following:

-

Pipes of 75 mm and larger diameter:

*

Preferred pipe type: HDPE

Pipe: HDPE: Type PE 100, PN 12,5 (or higher pressure
class if required) to SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427.
Supply lengths: Supply pipe in 12 m (minimum) lengths.
Joints: Butt-welded joints (SABS 0268/SANS 10268
Part 1) in general or electro-fusion welding (SABS
0268/SANS 10268 Part 2) where butt-welding is
impossible.
Fittings: Manufactured from HDPE: Type PE 100, PN
12,5 (or higher, as may be required) to SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427.
Welding: All welding to relevant SABS 0268/SANS 10268,
SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS 0270/SANS 10270,
SABS 1655/SANS 1655 and SABS 1671/SANS 1671
codes.
All internal burrs (welding beads) shall be
removed. Where it is impossible, Tenderers shall state so
in their Tenders and shall in this instance state the
maximum internal burr height for each diameter of pipe
not deburred. Purpose made industrial equipment, as
proposed and approved by the various pipe
manufacturers are to be used for this purpose. De-burring
is to be executed from an upstream direction. Each
removed bead must be numbered with the corresponding
joint number and kept for the Engineers inspection. The
Tender shall allow for camera inspection of de-burred
joints.

Alternative: High impact PVC pipes (SABS 966/SANS

966, class 12) with victaulic joints only if approved by
departmental Engineer.

Exceptional circumstances and in above ground

installations: Steel pipes with suitable internal and external
corrosion protection and flexible, self-anchoring
connections. Reasons for use to be approved by
departmental Engineer.

Pipes having a diameter of less than 75mm:

*

Preferred pipe type: HDPE

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Pipe: HDPE: Type PE 100, PN 16 (or higher pressure

class if required) to SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427.
Supply lengths: Supply pipe in 100 m (minimum)
lengths.
Joints: Butt-welded joints (SABS 0268/SANS 10268 Part 1) in general or electrofusion welding (SABS
0268/SANS 10268 Part 2) where butt-welding is
impossible. No compression fittings are allowed except
if in watertight manholes. The use of underground
joints are allowed only with approval of the
departmental Engineer. The use of unjointed pipes
between inspection chambers is mandatory.
Welding: All welding to relevant SABS 0268/SANS
10268, SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS 0270/SANS
10270, SABS 1655/SANS 1655 and SABS
1671/SANS1671 codes.

4.1.8

4.1.9

c.

Piping from main reticulation to the building shall be unjointed HDPE:

Type- PE 100, PN 16 (or higher class if required) pipes to SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427.

d.

Underground valves are to be placed in watertight concrete or HDPE

manholes. HDPE manholes are to be manufactured to same standard
as sewer manholes described above. Concrete manholes for valves
are to be designed as water retaining structures.

e.

No high-pressure compression connections are to be allowed below

ground level. All such connections are to be placed in watertight
manholes.

f.

Shut-off valves and water meters shall be supplied at main supply with
permanently fixed pressure gauge on the building side of the main
shut-off valve (for regular systems testing).

g.

All site services to be tested to zero per cent leakage.

Roads
a.

Roadways, which have a gradient of less than 1:80, shall be

surfaced/sealed.

b.

The velocity of the 1 in 20 year storm water, flowing along un-surfaced

roadways shall not exceed 1,5 m/s.

c.

Ensure that surfaced roadways and parking areas are in fact placed
below site level so as to facilitate drainage.

Plumbing
a.

Unjointed flexible HDPE (HDPE: Type PE 100, PN 16, or higher

pressure class if required, to SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427.) water
piping from the main supply to 100 mm above natural ground level for
entry into the buildings. Place 1,0 x 1,0 m concrete slab at entry point
if area is not paved.

b.

Pipes through walls, at entry points to buildings, shall be sleeved to

permit relative movement up to 25 mm. Seal annulus with water tight,
compressible and rodent resistant material.
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4.1.10

4.1.11

c.

All connections between flexible and rigid pipes shall be provided with
flexible, self-anchoring joints. Such connections must be in watertight
structures or above ground level.

d.

No water pipes shall be placed under floor slabs. If unavoidable,

provide service ducts, which are watertight and can be inspected,
above or below floor slab.

e.

The use of surface mounted GMS water pipes on external walls and
from the roof downward is preferred for all building water reticulation.
The chasing of water piping into walls should be kept to a minimum.
The placing, protection and support of exposed pipes are to be
designed to ensure serviceability during fires.

f.

The selection of piping material shall take cognisance of corrosion

(both external and internal).
Preferably use welded HDPE or
alternatively PVC with victaulic joints if approved by departmental
Engineer.

Drainage
a.

The collection of sewer and waste pipes from multiple adjoining toilets
or washbasins should be externally surface mounted. These pipes
should feed into a single down pipe draining into the subsurface
systems.

b.

Areas of high concentrations of sewer outlets on buildings should be

surfaced with concrete or paving bricks to avoid later covering of
services with soil or vegetation growth and to ensure that blockages
are detected early.

c.

All sewer pipes and fittings shall be provided with flexible, watertight
joints.

d.

No sewer or waste pipes shall be placed under floor slabs. If

unavoidable provide above or below floor slab level service ducts
which are watertight and can be inspected.

e.

Pipes through walls shall be sleeved to permit relative movement up to

25 mm. Seal annulus with water tight, compressible and rodent
resistant material

f.

WC pans shall be provided with a flexible connection at the junction

with the outlet pipe.

Storm water/rainwater drainage

a.

Downpipes, if provided, shall discharge into concrete lined drainage

channels, which discharge the water at least 5m away from buildings.
Discharge area shall have a slope of 1:20 minimum to a point 15
meters away from the building.

b.

V-shaped concrete canals should be used to route all storm water

towards and from buildings to an area where natural surface drainage
will allow free drainage away from structures. These canals should be
placed at least 5 m away from structures.

c.

Construct a 2m wide impervious apron slab around the building where

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guttering is not provided.

4.1.12

4.1.13

4.1.14

d.

The ground immediately against buildings shall be shaped to fall in

excess of 75 mm over the first 1,5 m beyond the perimeter of the
buildings, from where it will drain freely away from the structures.
Concrete apron slabs or brick paving shall have a minimum of 1:20 fall
away from buildings.

e.

Drainage canals traversing walkways shall not be piped under

walkways. Use impervious canals and grids.

f.

Brick and precast concrete courtyard walls etc. must be so designed

as to provide drainage ports at ground level to permit the passage of
water.

Blasting
a.

Experience on dolomite indicates that blasting may lead to severe

disturbance of the metastable dolomite environment, giving rise to
sinkhole formation. Consequently, if blasting is necessary it is
essential that appropriately experienced blasters be approached to
determine the particular method and specification for blasting,
regarded as appropriate in the context of the geological conditions.

b.

PPV to be recorded for each blasting sequence.

Boreholes for ground water abstraction

a.

Careful consideration, as a control on dewatering, to be given before

permission is granted to sink boreholes for water abstraction. If the
water table is above bedrock, a blanket ban on exploitation of the
ground water should be imposed. Approval should be subject to an
evaluation of the implications by an engineering geologist specialising
in dolomitic related matters.

b.

Where data is available concerning existing boreholes, for water

abstraction within 50 meters of the site, comment should be made
concerning this data in the geotechnical report and on the site plan.

Foundations
a.

Foundation excavations need to be inspected to ascertain if surficial

soil problems such as collapsible soil materials and geotechnical
conditions such as shallow rock outcrops, sharp soil strata changes,
paleo structures etc. are present. A dolomite specialist should conduct
this inspection.

b.

Ensure backfilling around structures are properly backfilled with

suitable material that will have a density after compaction of not less
than the insitu soil (no building rubble or course aggregate exceeding
63 mm in diameter shall be allowed). Compact to a minimum of 93 %
Mod AASHTO density.

c.

Termite poisoning shall be introduced around all structures

d.

Sub structure design shall be appropriate in terms of the surficial soil

condition and the dolomite stability conditions.

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Water is a triggering mechanism, in the majority of cases, of distress in

dolomitic/limestone areas. It is therefore imperative that the concentrated ingress of
water into the ground be avoided at all times, including the construction period.

4.2

Medium Risk Areas

The risk of sinkhole and doline formation is adjudged to be such that stringent water
precautionary measures, which are intended to prevent the concentrated ingress of water
into the ground, are required to permit the construction of the infrastructure.
4.2.1

The precautionary measures as detailed above for Low Risk areas shall
apply as well as amendments thereof and additional requirements listed
below.
a.

Discourage the construction of any ponds, water features and

swimming pools. (Departmental approval required)

b.

All water retaining structures are to have foundations on 250 mm thick

soilcrete raft (1:8 mix) extended 300 mm beyond the structure.
Introduce backwater stops and internal water stops to all expansion
and construction joints (not only those below water level)

c.

Sanitation systems shall not incorporate soakaways or pit latrines. Use

watertight conservancy tanks where sewer connections are not
available. .

d.

Backwash and other water from swimming pools, shall only be

discharged into either an impervious storm water or drainage systems
as required by the local authority (HDPE piping or lined discharge
systems to be provided).

e.

Earth backfilling compaction standards are to be observed and SABS

1200 requirements must be fully met.

f.

Earthworks on pipes: SABS 1200 LB: Bedding and selected fill Clause 3.1 is amended to allow the maximum aggregate size, not to
exceed 6 mm. Material should not be free draining as described in this
particular clause. The compacted bedding and fill material shall be
less permeable than the in-situ soil.

g.

Special attention is to be given to drainage of all areas with gradients

less than 1:80. Absolutely no ponding of water on site shall be
allowed.

h.

No piped storm water systems are allowed within 15 meters of

buildings or under any structure. Open culverts with grating covers
should be used to traverse any trafficked area in or around buildings.

i.

Storm water canals should have a 250 micron HDPE lining and
continuous light steel mesh reinforcement over sealed key construction
and expansion joints that preclude any vertical movement.

j.

The placing of small diameter storm water gulleys parallel to buildings

is not allowed. Use 1,2m wide V-shaped concrete drains where
drainage parallel and close to buildings is required. Joints between
structures and canals to be sealed as in the case of canal expansion
joints.
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4.3

k.

All roadways, which act as storm water collectors, shall be surfaced.

l.

All brick paving shall incorporate a 250 micron HDPE lining.

m.

All courtyards or narrow (< 4 m) spaces between structures are to be

paved with brick paving or concrete apron slabs and 2,5 metre wide
paving shall be introduced around all structures with no gutters.

n.

All storm water from down pipes shall discharge into concrete lined
channels which in turn will discharge the water at least 10 metres away
from structures onto areas that permit free surface drainage away from
structures.

o.

Where necessary, use earth berms to enhance site drainage.

p.

All concentrated storm water entering the site shall be diverted away
from any structure or developed area by means of concrete lined
channels.

q.

The use of welded HDPE piping systems for water, sewer and storm
water is required as the material is more tolerant of movement. The
above ground mounting of a GMS water reticulation on steel pedestals
is preferred. Alternative materials only to be used if approved by
departmental Engineer. All material for HDPE pipes, structures and
fittings must be in accordance with SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427 for
type PE 100 and all welding and manufacturing to be in accordance
with SABS 0268/ SANS 10268, SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS
0270/SANS 10270, SABS 1655/SANS 1655 and SABS 1671/SANS
1671 codes. All joints to be welded, unless joint is installed for future
dismantling. Such joints are to be installed in water retaining structures
that can be inspected.

r.

No groundwater abstraction will be allowed.

s.

The responsible regional manager should have a system whereby

follow up tests for leakages of wet services are carried out and the
results monitored.

t.

The need for reinforced foundation design, building articulation and

special foundation earth works (i.e. extended excavation and
compacted backfilling, soil rafts etc.) should be investigated and
reported on in the context of the site geotechnical report.

High Risk Areas

The risk of sinkhole and doline formation is adjudged to be such that precautionary
measures, in addition to those pertaining to the prevention of concentrated ingress of water
into the ground are required to permit the construction of the infrastructure.
4.3.1

The water precautionary measures listed above for Low and Medium Risk
areas as well as additional measures and amendments outlined below
are applicable in High Risk areas. These measures are also applicable
where development on high risk areas is unavoidable e.g. where the additions
are made to existing infrastructure in a high risk area or where an entire site is
regarded as a high risk area.
a.

Use only HDPE piping for water (Class PN 12,5 and higher), sewer
(Class PN 10 minimum) and storm water (8 kN/m2 ring stiffness) in
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high-risk areas or where services traverse high-risk areas. All material

for HDPE pipes, structures and fittings must be in accordance with
SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427 for type PE 100 and all welding and
manufacturing to be in accordance with SABS 0268/SANS 10268,
SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS 0270/SANS 10270, SABS
1655/SANS 1655 and SABS 1671/SANS 1671 codes.

4.3.2

b.

In extremely problematic areas water reticulation may be placed above

ground or all services may be placed in ducts or sleeves where within
fifteen metres of a building. Sleeves to be provided with inspection
chambers at both ends and must comply with the requirements of a
sewer system for high risk areas. All sleeve systems must be
constructed to designed slopes that permit drainage to predetermined
inspection manholes.

c.

Ablution facilities should not be included in the principal buildings or

infrastructure. These facilities should be isolated in such a manner as
to avoid damage to other parts of the development in the event of
service failure and sinkhole/doline formation.

d.

Use aprons of large (5,0 m min width) impervious paved areas around
structures to enhance drainage. If rapid drainage (slopes 1:15 and
steeper) away from structures is possible apron slabs may be reduced
to 3,0 m width.

e.

Blanketing of geotechnical problematic areas with impervious material

(clayey soil and/or HDPE sheeting), concrete or paving bricks need to
be introduced if such areas could influence the structural integrity of
buildings.

f.

Contouring of site to achieve a fall of least 1:40 in general and to 1:15

away from structures within a distance of 8m of a structure are
required.

Proposed remedial and General Precautionary Measures for Consideration on

High Risk Sites.
a.

In areas of very poor stability with historical evidence of ground

movement, especially in ground water compartments undergoing
dewatering, monitor points shall be installed on buildings and at
strategic locations on the property, e.g. on towers, plinths, manholes,
etc. Accurate levels of these points should be gathered and kept as
baseline data (e.g. three cycles of data). At any stage when concerns
arise with respect to the stability of the site or portions thereof new
levels can be taken for comparative purposes permitting the
identification of problem areas.

b.

In areas of shallow dolomite bedrock the highly susceptible nature of

the subsurface profile to erosion necessitates the consideration of
using a mattress of enhanced earth. This mattress has the dual
purpose of improving founding conditions (negating differential
movement) and reducing the permeability of the subsurface profile.
This method involves the removal and replacement of incompetent,
problematic soil beneath and for 3m beyond the periphery of buildings.
The specification for the earth mattress/soil raft will be dependent on
bedrock depth and the nature of the local soil materials.

c.

In high-risk areas use should preferably be made of the following

structure types:
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5.

Light raft (e.g. waffle raft) foundations.

Prefabricated or lightweight designed superstructure (PWD
approved prefabricated building system).

d.

Fencing of high-risk areas where sinkholes or dolines have already

occurred. Personnel should not be allowed to traverse such areas.

e.

No gardens are to be created within a distance of 5 m of any structure

or service.

f.

Water bearing services should be inspected at least twice per year

preferably before and towards the end of the rainy season.

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING DESIGN DETAILS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

FOR WORK ON DOLOMITIC LAND
Typical, minimum standard, details for engineering designs are included in Appendix 5 and
relevant Particular Specifications are given in Appendix 6. These details and specifications
are to be extended/improved to suit the site-specific conditions. All drawings and
specifications used, shall be the responsibility of the appointed project Engineer. Typical
information to be gathered/observed during site investigations of engineering services on
dolomitic land is outlined in Appendix 4
The latest revision of the Special Conditions of Contract (as issued by the Department of
Public Works) forming the Annexure to the General Conditions of Contract for use in
connection with Works of Civil Engineering Construction Latest edition (available from
SAICE) and in particular clauses referring to work in the dolomitic environment should be
discussed with the departmental Engineer. Particular attention is to be given to Special
Risk Insurance, particularly if the work involves excavation, demolition, blasting and/or
sinkhole related repairs.
The design Engineer must specify, in detail, all precautionary and safety measures to be
taken in the event of work related to sinkhole and doline repairs.

6.

DESIGN AND TENDER DOCUMENT STANDARDS FOR UPGRADING

INFRASTRUCTURE ON DOLOMITIC LAND (Revision 5 of 21 August 2003)

6.1

General

OF

The designs shall be based on the documents listed in Table 2 hereunder.

The Design Criteria for Dolomitic areas:
Appropriate Development of Infrastructure
on Dolomite: Guidelines for Consultants
(THIS DOCUMENT)
Civil Engineering Manual
Standard specification for domestic and
fire water storage and fire water supply for
public buildings
Guidelines for the design of small
sewerage treatment works for isolated
DPW developments
Guidelines for design of civil services for
new generation prisons
Human Settlement Planning and Design

PW344 June 2004

PW 347 May 2004

PW345 dated May 2004

To be issued in future

PW342 March 2004

CSIR April 2000
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(Red Book)
Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings
(Part 1 and Part 2)
Code of Practice for Community
Protection against Fire
The Application of the National Building
Regulations
Specifications of Materials and Methods
to be used
All documents referenced in Section F,
paragraph F.2 of Civil Engineering
Manual

SANS 10252-1, SANS 10252-2

SANS 10090
SANS 10400
PW 371 1993
PW 347 May 2004

Table 2: List of documents for design of engineering services in dolomitic areas.

6.2

6.3

Status of Documents
6.2.1

Should there be any conflict between the requirements of the various

documents, they shall have preference in the order as listed.

6.2.2

The Consultants attention is specifically drawn to the fact that his/her

practice will accept full responsibility for the design, detail(s), specifications
and drawings. The Departments input is given to ensure basic compliance
with minimum statutory-, regulatory- and legislative requirements, with the
specific aim of achieving best practice details/specifications in conjunction
with the Consultants expertise.

Project Standards
6.3.1

General
New infrastructure shall be located as far as possible on the lowest risk
dolomitic soil.
The Project Requirements below have preference above all the listed
documents.
The prescriptions of the local fire fighting authority shall prevail.
The basic design standards of the Department are as follows (in addition to
the requirements of the documents listed in item 6.1).

6.3.2

Water Supply
6.3.2.1

Replace all waterlines with:

HDPE - Type PE 100, Class PN 16 for 63 mm diameter and
smaller.
HDPE - Type PE 100, Class PN 12,5 for 75 mm diameter
and larger.
(If the design requires pressures in excess of the above,
such class shall be specified)

6.3.2.2

HDPE pipe material is to be in accordance to SABS ISO

4427/SANS 4427.

6.3.2.3

All water pipes, of 160 mm diameter and smaller, traversing

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High Risk Dolomite Zones, must be placed in welded HDPE

sleeve pipes that terminate in HDPE manholes. Sleeve
pipes shall be HDPE Type PE 100 Class PN 10.
6.3.2.4

All manholes and valve chambers to be watertight heavy

duty welded HDPE (material type PE 100) with minimum ring
stiffness 8 kN/m2 or cast in-situ watertight reinforced
concrete manholes (if approved by departmental Engineer)
with HDPE puddle flanges welded to the HDPE pipes. (See
details TYPE DT 11-1/W, TYPE DT 12/W, TYPE DT 04/D,
TYPE DT 09/D.

6.3.2.5

All HDPE pipes to be butt-welded (SABS 0268/SANS 10268

Part 1) unless specifically otherwise approved by the
Department. Electrofusion welding (SABS 0268/SANS 10268
Part 2) will only be allowed in special circumstances.

6.3.2.6

Primary and secondary water loops shall be closed as far as

feasible except where otherwise approved by the
Department.

6.3.2.7

Design water monitoring system with bulk supply flow meters

and flow meters at each secondary branch. Logging shall be
facilitated by means of a portable logger for all automatic
water meters to be supplied under the Contract(s).

6.3.2.8

The layout of secondary mains is to be in accordance with

The South African Standard Code of Practice: The
Management of Potable Water in Distribution Systems SABS
0306/ SANS 10306.

6.3.2.9

Old mains that are to be abandoned must be removed and

the trenches backfilled and compacted to permeability of less
than the in-situ soil. Where old mains are under surfacing
and where removal would be uneconomical, pipes are to be
grouted using a suitably designed soil-cement (12:1) mixture.

6.3.2.10

Water pipes, where permitted above ground shall be of hot

dipped heavy-duty galvanized steel pipes to SABS EN
10240/SANS 32. Screw threads shall be cut as far as
possible prior to galvanizing. No welding will be permitted
after galvanizing. All screw threads, pipe ends and joints
shall be treated with a mastic compound in accordance with
the manufacturers specifications on completion of the
installation.

6.3.2.11

All valves on water mains to be clockwise closing.

6.3.2.12

Valves shall be flanged resilient seal gate valves and fitted to

flange adaptors. They are also to be housed in watertight
manholes.

6.3.2.13

Standard water meters shall be installed at each house,

building, facility etc.

6.3.2.14

Pipelines are to be designed to ensure zero percent leakage

and shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of between
1.50 and 1.75 times the maximum designed working
pressure for a minimum period of three hours.
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6.3.2.15

Fire Fighting Design shall be in accordance with the National

Building Regulations, SABS 0400/SANS10400 and as
required by the appropriate Metropolitan Council and shall be
officially approved by the local fire fighting authority.

6.3.2.16

Fire hydrants are to be above ground, tamper proof, right

angled and in accordance with SABS 1128 and the local fire
fighting authoritys requirements.

6.3.2.17

Domestic and fire water requirements shall be calculated in

accordance with the Standard specification for domestic and
fire water storage and fire water supply for public buildings,
PW345 dated May 2004 Obtain latest version of these
guidelines from the departmental Engineer.

6.3.2.18

The minimum distance of mains from buildings, is as follows:

a
b

6.3.2.19

15 m
5m

Minimum cover to water pipes

a
b
c

6.3.3

High and medium risk dolomite

areas
Low risk dolomite areas

Average
Outside traffic areas
In traffic areas

0.75 m
0,60 m (min)
1,0 m (min)

6.3.2.20

All buildings are assumed to be fully occupied for hydraulic

design.

6.3.2.21

No direct connections shall be allowed on primary mains,

unless approved by the Department.

6.3.2.22

All valves, meters, fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves,

manholes and junction boxes shall be clearly marked with
numbers to be supplied by the project manager. Marking
shall be by numbering cast into the concrete on top of
structures.
Marking symbols and numbers are to be
approved by the Department.

Sewerage Design
6.3.3.1

Replace all sewers with Type PE 100, PN 10 HDPE pipes to

SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427.

6.3.3.2

All manholes to be watertight heavy duty welded HDPE

(Type PE 100) with minimum ring stiffness 8 kN/m2 and with
sewer pipes welded to the manholes. Where approved by the
Department, cast in-situ watertight dolomite aggregate
reinforced concrete manholes with HDPE puddle-flanges
welded to the HDPE pipes may be used. (See details TYPE
DT 11-1/W, TYPE DT 12/W, TYPE DT 04/D, and TYPE DT
09/D)

6.3.3.3

HDPE pipes are to be joined by butt-welding unless

otherwise approved by the Department. Electrofusion
welding will only be allowed in special circumstances.
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6.3.3.4

Where possible, all pump stations and septic tanks are to be

eliminated.

6.3.3.5

Designs are to ensure zero percent leakage and sewers shall

be water pressure tested at a pressure of between 100 and
150 kPa for a minimum period of two hours. Testing to be as
otherwise specified in Clause 7 of SABS 1200/SANS 1200
LD. HDPE pipes to be pressure tested to same standard as
HDPE water pipes.

6.3.3.6

All existing buildings are assumed to be fully occupied for

hydraulic design.

6.3.3.7

Provide special measuring manholes suitable for installation

of portable sewage flow meters where sewage enters
municipal areas or feeds into local sewage treatment works.
(Venturi type is preferred for average flows in excess of
approximately 10 l/s.)

6.3.3.8

Sewerage flows shall be calculated in accordance with the

Guidelines for the design of small sewerage treatment works
for isolated DPW developments. This document will be
released in future. Obtain latest version of these guidelines
from the departmental Engineer.

6.3.3.9

Where contours permit, the minimum gradient for any sewer

shall be such that a minimum velocity of 0,7 m/s is obtained at
peak design flow.

6.3.3.10

In flatter terrain, the sewer gradient may be reduced to obtain

a minimum velocity of 0,7 m/s at full bore flow.

6.3.3.11

Maximum spacing between manholes.80 m

6.3.3.12

Cover to pipes
a
b
c

Average
Outside traffic areas
Inside traffic areas

0.75 m
0,60m (min)
1,0 m (min)

6.3.3.13

Minimum sewer diameter (nominal diameter)..160 mm

6.3.3.14

Minimum diameter for sewer house connections

(nominal diameter) ...160 mm

6.3.3.15

Minimum diameter for pump station rising mains

(nominal diameter)....110 mm

6.3.3.16

Minimum pump flow velocity in rising mains...0,7m/s

6.3.3.17

Maximum pump flow velocity in rising mains..2,5m/s

6.3.3.18

Sewage pump stations shall be equipped with dry well

sewage pumps, a Muncher and a diesel electric emergency
standby generator and an alarm system as approved by the
Department.

6.3.3.19

Storm water infiltration into sewers..0 l/s

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6.3.4

Storm water Design

6.3.4.1

When existing concrete pipes are to be sleeved internally,

HDPE Type PE 100, class PN10 SABS ISO 4427/SANS
4427 pipes should be used.

6.3.4.2

Replace all other concrete storm water pipes with either

HDPE (Type PE 100) solid (class PN10) or structured wall
(8 kN/m2) pipes up to 900 mm diameter or suitable, protected
open channels where approved by the Department.

6.3.4.3

Provide items to repair or replace storm water pipes larger

than 900 mm with HDPE or concrete spigot and socket pipes
with rubber rings. Include both types in Schedule of
Quantities in 30:70 ratio.

6.3.4.4

Existing concrete pipes with rubber rings larger than 900 mm

diameter that have sagged are to be replaced with HDPE or
open channels as approved by the Department.

6.3.4.5

It is critically important that open areas be reshaped and

areas of ponding be identified to ensure positive storm water
drainage.

6.3.4.6

Joint seals in concrete channels, box culverts and manholes

are to be cleaned and re-sealed watertight with polysulphide
to manufacturers specifications.

6.3.4.7

Cable ducts shall be provided in accordance with user

requirements. Draw boxes and sleeves shall be similarly
watertight constructed and tested as for sewers.

6.3.4.8

Old abandoned civil engineering services and sleeves

without cables are to be removed or grouted with suitably
designed soil-cement (12:1) mixture to prevent the ingress of
water.

6.3.4.9

All HDPE pipes shall be butt-welded unless otherwise

approved by the Department. Electrofusion welding will only
be allowed in special circumstances.

6.3.4.10

Storm water manholes and junction boxes shall be of welded

HDPE (Type PE 100) with ring stiffness 8kN/m2. Where
approved by the Department, watertight cast-in-situ
reinforced concrete manholes with HDPE puddle flanges
welded to the HDPE pipes may be used. Storm water
manholes and junction boxes are to be sealed and tested for
0 % leakage. See also item 8.9.

6.3.4.11

Where pipe directions change under trafficked areas, a

junction box is to be used. If it occurs outside trafficked
areas, manholes are to be used.

6.3.4.12

Open channels in residential areas and near traffic zones

shall be properly covered/protected as approved by the
Department.

6.3.4.13

The Rational Method is to be used for design flood

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calculations.
6.3.4.14

Design minor systems for a storm with recurrence time of...

1:2 years

6.3.4.15

Design major systems for a storm with recurrence time of...

.1:25 years

6.3.4.16

Minimum pipe diameter (excluding gutter and similar

connections)450mm

6.3.4.17

Slopes of storm water pipes shall preferably be steeper than.

.1 %

6.3.4.18

Cover to pipes:
a
b
c

6.3.4.19

0.75 m
0,60m (min)
1,0 m (min)

Friction coefficients:
a
i
ii

b
i
ii
6.3.5

Average
Outside traffic areas
Inside traffic areas

Colebrook White
secondary losses)
Plastic pipes
Concrete pipes

friction

coefficient

(including

k = 0.6 mm
k = 1.5 mm

Manning friction coefficient (including secondary

losses)
Plastic pipes
0,012
Concrete pipes
0,013

Pipe work design at or near buildings

Water pipe work above ground shall be of Hot Dipped Galvanized Heavy Duty
steel to SABS EN 10240/SANS 32 and be fixed above ground against the
building. Manifold(s) shall be above ground with single HDPE feeds from
below ground, where applicable.
The sewer pipe work above ground shall be solid wall class 34 heavy-duty
uPVC to SABS 791/SANS 791 fixed against the building. Manifold(s) shall
be above ground connecting with Kimberly Sockets to below ground HDPE
pipes.

6.4

Requirements for HDPE piping and fittings

6.4.1

Scope
This material specification outlines the requirements for the manufacture of
PE-HD (High Density Polyethylene) Pipes & Fittings to be utilised.

6.4.2

Quality assurance
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer/supplier to establish Quality
Assurance by means of quality control procedures, which shall ensure that
the product will meet the requirements of this specification. The
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manufacturer/supplier shall maintain a quality system that conforms to the

requirements of the SABS ISO 9001:2000 / SANS 9001 or national
equivalent. Applicable standard for manufacture of pipe shall be SABS ISO
4427/SANS 4427.
It is the responsibility of the design Engineer to ensure that all material
and manufacturing details of all pipes, fittings and structures are
appropriately specified in terms of the relevant SABS (or equivalent)
specifications in the Tender documents and that the Contractor supply and
install all material to the required SABS standards on site. Tender
documentation must include or refer to all relevant requirements,
certification or testing that may be necessary for quality insurance of raw
material supply, manufacturing standards, equipment used in manufacturing
or tests to ensure standards are met. Refer to SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427,
SABS 0268/SANS 10268, SABS 0269/SANS 10269, SABS 0270/SANS
10270, SABS 1655/SANS 1655, SABS 1671/SANS 1671 and relevant
specifications. Tender documentation must allow for relevant quality control
testing either by means of an appropriate clause (stating type of test and
quantity) or by inclusion (specific stipulation of test requirements) in the
price of the manufactured/installed item.
6.4.3

Inspection
The design Engineer must ensure that pre-delivery tests are conducted at
the manufacturers/suppliers works.
Tender documentation must stipulate that the Contractor will arrange with
the supplier access to his works for the purpose of inspecting either during
the course of manufacturing or when completed and shall permit the design
Engineer all reasonable access to conduct such inspections.
Copies of all test schedules and manufacturers quality control records as
called for in the relevant SABS (or similar) specifications and Tender
specifications shall be submitted by the Contractor for examination by the
design Engineer.

6.4.4

General product requirements

The finished product shall be free from cracks, voids, foreign inclusions and
other defects, which would impair the overall performance. It shall be smooth
walled on inside and outside and shall conform to the requirements
(characteristics) outlined below.

6.4.5

Characteristics
Raw material composition for pipes, fittings (e.g. stubs) and other elements
(e.g. sheeting for benching) shall be PE 100 pre-compounded black.
6.4.5.1 Technical considerations for raw material and finished product:
Physical/Chemical
Property
Density
Melt Flow Index
(190C/5Kg)
Vicat Softening Point
Crystalline Melting
Range

Standard

Value

Unit

ISO 1183
ISO 1133

0.949-0.960
0.25-0.35

g/cm3
g/10min.

ISO 306
ISO 3146-85

64-68
130-135

C
C
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Viscosity Number

ISO 1628-3

Mechanical Property
Shore D, Hardness
Elastic Modulus
Tensile Yield strength
Ultimate Tensile
Ultimate Elongation
Flexural Stress (3.5%
Deflection)
Thermal Stability (OIT
@ 210C)
Carbon Black Content

6.4.5.2

cm3/g

Standard
ISO 868
ISO 527
ISO 527 /
ISO 6259
ISO 527 /
ISO 6259
ISO 527 /
ISO 6259
ISO 178

Value
61
900
24

Unit
MPa
MPa

35

MPa

>600

19

MPa

ISO 10837

>40

minutes

ASTM D 1603 /
ISO 6964

2.25 +/0.25

Pipe characteristics
Characteristics
Outer Diameter
Min Wall Thickness at any
point
Ovality

6.4.6

390

Applicable Standard
ISO 11922-1 (Grade B)
ISO 11922-1 (Grade U)
ISO 4065
ISO 11922-1 (Grade N)

Welding requirements
PE-HD pipes and fittings welders to be certified under the Thermoplastics
Welding Institute of South Africa (TWISA)
The following standards shall apply:
SABS 0268/SANS
Part 1
SABS 0268/SANS
Part 2
SABS 0268/SANS
Part 3
SABS 0268/SANS
Part 4
SABS 0286/SANS
Part 10
SABS 0269/SANS

10268

SABS 1671/SANS 1671

Part 1

Welding of thermoplastics - Welding

processes - Heated tool welding
Welding of thermoplastics - Welding
processes - Electrofusion welding
Welding of thermoplastics - Welding
processes - Hot gas welding
Welding of thermoplastics - Welding
processes - Hot-gas extrusion welding
Welding of thermoplastics - Welding
processes - Weld defects
Welding of thermoplastics - Testing &
approval of welders
Welding of thermoplastics - Approval of
welding procedures and welds
Welding of thermoplastics Test methods for
welded joints
Welding of thermoplastics Weding rods,
fillers and solvents
Welding of thermoplastics Machines and
equipment Heated tool welding

SABS 1671/SANS 1671

Part 2

Welding of thermoplastics Machines and

equipment Electrofusion welding

10268
10268
10268
10268
10269

SABS 0270/SANS 10270

SABS method 1269
SABS 1655/SANS 1655

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6.4.7

SABS 1671/SANS 1671

Part 3

Welding of thermoplastics Machines and

equipment Hot-gas welding

SABS 1671/SANS 1671

Part 4

Welding of thermoplastics Machines and

equipment Hot-gas extrusion welding

Raw material acceptance tests:

The material used for the production of the pipe and fittings or structures shall
be a high-density polyethylene (PE-HD) PE 100. To ascertain the quality of
this product the following tests shall be performed.
Density
Melt Flow Index
Carbon Black Content
Thermal Stability

6.4.8

Testing of pipes
Testing as contained in the SABS ISO 4427 /SANS 4427 specification shall
apply. Tests shall also be conducted ad-hoc by a registered and authorised
testing body as determined by the Department of Public Works.

6.4.9

Documents to be submitted by pipe manufacturer:

Certificate of Registration SABS ISO 9001:2000 / SANS 9001 or National
Equivalent
Permit Certification SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427 for PE 100
Quality Control Plan (QCP shall include Raw Material and Product Test
Certificates)
SABS or National Equivalent Quality Systems Audit Reports Last 2 Audits

6.4.10

Pipe marking
All PE-HD Pipes shall be indelibly marked at 1 meters intervals with the
following details:
Reference item
Trade name
Specification
Pipe OD
Pipe OD tolerance
Wall thickness
Nominal pressure
Material designation
Batch no.

Mark printed
Manufacturer/Supplier Name
SABS ISO 4427/SANS 4427
e.g. 160
Grade B
e.g. 7.7
e.g. PN 10
PE 100
Manufacturer/Supplier Trace ability

Typical example: SUPPLIER-A SABS ISO 4427 160 B X 7.7 PN 10 PE 100

BATCH NO. 123456
7.

GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS, APPENDICES AND ANNEXURES

These shall be strictly in accordance with the Department of Public Works requirements in
letter, format and sequence. This also applies to the Contract document cover and index.
See Civil Engineering Manual, PW 347 dated May 2004 or revision.
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8.

SPECIFICATIONS,
QUANTITIES

8.1

The General Conditions of Contract for Civil Engineering Construction: Latest eddition
shall be applicable. Refer to latest copy of specials/amendments.
Tender document and Schedule of Quantities shall be drawn up in accordance with
SABS 1200/SANS1200 Specification except where amended by the Department.
No dumping is allowed on Site other than at the designated and approved fill areas.
Dumping will only be allowed for filling sinkholes and dolines and may not be detrimental
to the natural storm water drainage of the area. Only soil, rock and clean masonry and
concrete rubble may be dumped in the designated dump areas.
No borrow pits are allowed on Site.
No overhaul is payable on any material whether on site or off site.
All backfill for trenches, manholes etc, shall be composed of material which, after
compaction, will be less permeable than the in-situ soil. This applies to pipe bedding,
blanket and surround material as well.
Rate-only items shall as far as possible not be used. Balance quantities out to allow a
reasonable quantity of each item, which may be required on Site.
All storm water pipe work shall also be HDPE pipes except where otherwise approved by
the Department. Provide therefore also items with quantities for HDPE storm water pipes
up to the maximum available in the RSA, in addition to concrete pipes with rubber rings
for the larger storm water pipes.
The inlets and outlets of each manhole and junction box shall be sealed, the structures
then filled to the brim and water tight covered against evaporation, where after they are
independently tested for zero leakage over a minimum period of 48 hours.
No contingency sums/items are allowed.
Where trench excavated material is utilized for bedding, surround and backfill materials,
the materials shall be compacted to at least 93 % Mod AASHTO or the density of the insitu soil, whichever is higher. Where imported materials are used for trench bedding,
surround or backfill materials, laboratory permeability and density tests shall be
conducted on both the in-situ trench material and the imported materials to ensure that
the bedding, surround and backfill materials are less permeable than the in-situ soil after
placement and compaction to at least 93 % Mod AASHTO. Suitable bill items shall be
provided in the Schedule of Quantities for all the above work.
Bedding material shall conform to SABS 1200/SANS1200 LB subject to the maximum
aggregate not exceeding 6mm and the permeability to be lower than the in-situ soil.
Tender specifications in terms of HDPE pipes, fittings and structures shall include or refer
to all relevant specifications as per this document. Please specify the pipe materials,
supply lengths, joining methods, removing of internal welding bead (de-burring), camera
inspections of finished joints as well as the specific pressure testing requirements and
methods. The Tender must specifically state that the tender acceptance shall be subject
to the submission (one submission only) and approval of the HDPE product
manufacturer/s or supplier/s to be used by the Tenderer. Such submission may be
called for during evaluation of Tenders. The Department reserves the right to reject a
Tender if the proposed manufacturer or supplier of HDPE products does not meet the
requirements as stipulated in the relevant SABS (or similar) specifications.
The latest revision of the Occupational Health and Safety Act shall be applicable to this
contract. Consultants to note the reference to this Act and the execution thereof as per
the standard forms of appointment, related to professional service providers, as issued
by the Department.
Preliminary Bills of Quantities are attached as Appendix 11 of this document. These bills
serve as a guideline and must be verified and checked by consultant for correctness and
appropriateness.

8.2
8.3

8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8

8.9
8.10
8.11

8.12
8.13

8.14

8.15

CONSTRUCTION

REQUIREMENTS

AND

SCHEDULE

OF

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FIGURES

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LEAKING PIPE
GAP GRADED SOIL WITH
HIGH PERMEABILITY
DOLOMITE (SEE ALSO
FIG 3)
CHERT
PERCOLATING WATER
ARCH IN SOIL ABOVE
CAVITY
RECEPTICALE

SINKHOLE DAYLIGHTS
LEAKING PIPE

ARCH MIGRATION

SLOT FLUSHING

FIGURE 2:

MECHANISM OF SINKHOLE FORMATION

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FIGURE 3:

SUBSURFACE DOLOMITE PROFILE SHOWING PINNACLES AND SOIL FILLED

FRACTURE ZONES

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PLATES

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PLATE 1: TYPICAL SINKHOLE (50 M DEEP)

PLATE 2: SINKHOLE AS RESULT OF LEAKING STORM WATER CANAL

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PLATE 3: SINKHOLE ON HIGHWAY (AS RESULT OF LEAKING WATER PIPE)

PLATE 4: SINKHOLE AS RESULT OF STORM WATER INGRESS

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PLATE 5: SINKHOLE AS RESULT OF LEAKING WATER MAINS

PLATE 6: SINKHOLE AS RESULT OF LEAKING WET SERVICE

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PLATE 7: LARGE SINKHOLE AS RESULT OF DEWATERING

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PLATE 8: BUILDING MOVEMENT AS RESULT OF DOLINE

PLATE 9: BUILDING MOVEMENT AS RESULT OF DOLINE FORMATION

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APPENDIX 1

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APPENDIX 1
PRO FORMA GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET FOR TOWNSHIP PROCLAMATION STAGE
CIRCULATION OR PROCUREMENT OF NEW SITES
The following format and relevant clauses are to be incorporated in the documentation to be submitted
by any developer seeking approval for proclamation or wishing to sell property to GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENTS for the purpose of erecting police/court/community or other state facilities on dolomitic
land.
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN OF ................................................. (township name) FOR TOWNSHIP
ESTABLISHMENT
PROVIDE TITLE / REFERENCE NO / DATE / AND AUTHOR OF GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR
TOWNSHIP PROCLAMATION OR SITE TO BE SOLD:

STANDS ALLOCATED FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF CORRECTIONAL

JUSTICE/POLICE/DEFENCE OR PUBLIC WORKS FOR ERECTION OF FACILITIES

SERVICES/

GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS ON PROPOSED SITE

The township applicant/seller hereby certifies that the geotechnical engineer/engineering geologist has
certified that the layout and land allocation complies with the recommendations set out in his/her
geotechnical report, which was compiled in terms of current engineering geological practice. (see
section 3.1.2.3 of this document)
ALLOCATED STANDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

POLICE
(stand no:__________/ size ____________)
* Dolomite stability risk zonation as portion (%) of total site: Inherent Risk Class 1:..%,
Inherent Risk Class 2,3 and 4:...%, Inherent Risk Class 5,6,7 and 8:...%
JUSTICE
(stand no:__________/ size ____________)
* Dolomite stability risk zonation as portion (%) of total site: Inherent Risk Class 1:..%,
Inherent Risk Class 2,3 and 4:...%, Inherent Risk Class 5,6,7 and 8:...%
DEFENCE
(stand no:__________/ size ____________)
* Dolomite stability risk zonation as portion (%) of total site: Inherent Risk Class 1:..%,
Inherent Risk Class 2,3 and 4:...%, Inherent Risk Class 5,6,7 and 8:...%
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
(stand no:__________/ size ____________)
* Dolomite stability risk zonation as portion (%) of total site: Inherent Risk Class 1:..%,
Inherent Risk Class 2,3 and 4:...%, Inherent Risk Class 5,6,7 and 8:...%
PUBLIC WORKS
(stand no:__________/ size ____________)
* Dolomite stability risk zonation as portion (%) of total site: Inherent Risk Class 1:..%,
Inherent Risk Class 2,3 and 4:...%, Inherent Risk Class 5,6,7 and 8:...%
*

Refer to Section 3 Item 3.1.2.3

DRAWINGS ATTACHED
Township layout and site with dolomite risk zoning indicated as well as position of boreholes and test
pits.
DOCUMENT ATTACHED
Detail geotechnical report compiled in terms of current practice.

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SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS OR SITE SPECIFIC COMMENTS

Comments to be furnished by geotechnical engineer.
SPECIAL CLAUSES TO FORM PART OF CONDITIONS
The developer shall ensure that no borrow, fill or surficial soil disturbances occur during the township
construction/development phase.
Storm water alterations due to development shall not negatively impact on current natural drainage of
the proposed property.
No site camp for construction purposes shall be allowed on the property.
Special conditions as stated above shall form part of the township construction/development
phase construction Contract documentation.

..........................
DEVELOPER

..............................
DATE

............................
TEL.

..........................
FAX

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APPENDIX 2

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APPENDIX 2
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ON A DOLOMITIC SITE
1.

THE GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN SHALL INCORPORATE

AND REPORT ON THE:
-

geophysical investigation
borehole work
geological investigation
geohydrological data
Dolomite risk characterisation procedure
surficial soils mantling the site and comment on the immediate environs
Dolomite stability zonation

2.

THE SITE SHALL BE DEMARCATED INTO RISK ZONES ACCORDING TO CURRENT

PRACTICE.

3.

OTHER FEATURES TO BE INCORPORATED AND COMMENTED ON WITH REGARD TO

SPECIAL SITE CONDITIONS ARE:
-

4.

Previous investigations
Old borrow pits
Rehabilitated areas
Dumpsites
Water boreholes
Permanent or temporary natural water drainage features traversing the site

REPORT FORMAT
The geotechnical report shall be structured as follows:
4.1

Terms of reference

4.2

Existing information

4.3

General location and description of site

4.4

Procedures used in the investigation:

-

Desk studies
Gravity survey
(Note: Only drilling will be required if the footprint of building is fixed).
Drilling programme
Trail holes
The visual inspection procedures used shall be referenced, i.e. Jennings et al
(1973).
Laboratory Testing. The original lab reports shall be incorporated in the report

4.5

Geology and geohydrology

4.6

Dolomite stability characterisation:

-

Describe and reference the methodology used in the risk characterisation of

the site.
Current practice requires discussion of stability conditions in terms of:
Proposed method for dolomite land hazard and risk assessment in South
Africa, SAICE Journal Vol 43(2) 2001, paper 462 pages 27-36., Buttrick et.al.).
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4.7

Additional Geotechnical Considerations

-

4.8

Potential problematic soils at surface level

Active soils
Collapsible soils
Disturbed natural profiles (borrow, fill)

Conclusions and recommendations

-

5.0

Provide the risk characterisation of the site

Outline the motivation for the risk characterisation of each zone.

Risk characterisation
Indicate remedial Work
Indicate specific/special site development criteria
Recommendation concerning appropriate development of site.
Precautionary measures.

DATA CAPTURING IN REPORTS

The Department requires standardised data capturing forms as to ease evaluation of
consultants information. The following information needs to be provided in standardised format:
-

Site layout: 1:500 scale drawings showing the exact positions of:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

Test pits
Boreholes (old and new)
Gravimetric survey
Specific site features
Risk zones
Proposed optimum location of buildings
Boreholes for water
Site contours (if available)

The following information (where applicable) needs to be provided on departmental

soil laboratory standardised formats:
*
*
*
*
*
*
Note:

Characterisation of borehole data

Percussion borehole drilling report
Test pit profiling report
Foundation indicator report
Consolidation test report
CBR reports
Consultant to contact departmental soil laboratory to obtain standard forms for
the above.

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APPENDIX 3

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APPENDIX 3
PRELIMINARY SITE INVESTIGATION BY THE PRINCIPAL AGENT: DOLOMITE STABILITY
RELATED MATTERS
Reports presented to the Department for the development of a site (as per PRM 17) should on a
minimum have the following information:
-

Cadastral information

Site contours

Services
*
Existing services that traverse the site
*
Comprehensive reporting on condition and upgrading requires or shifting thereof

Roads
*
Township roads (surfaced/gravel/non existing)

Water
*
Municipal connection
Size
Pressure
Type
Exact location of connection

Storm water
*
Natural drainage features
*
Drainage of the surrounding area
*
Canals (lined, unlined, general condition, possible connection)
*
Stormwater pipes (size, type, possible connection)

Sewer
*
Municipal connection
Location
Size
Material and jointing
Manholes (type, material, joint sealing)
Possible connections

Electricity and communication

Geotechnical risk zonation

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APPENDIX 4

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APPENDIX 4
ENGINEERING SITE INVESTIGATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON DOLOMITE: SCOPE OF
WORK
CONTENTS:
1.

SITE LAYOUT DRAWINGS

2.

GENERAL INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

3.

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SURROUNDING AREA

4.

WATER

5.

SEWER

6.

STORM WATER

7.

GARDENING

8.

PAVED AREAS

9.

FOUNDATIONS

10.

BUILDINGS

11.

SWIMMING POOLS AND FISH PONDS OR WATER FEATURES

12.

WATER TANKS

13.

ELECTRICITY AND COMMUNICATION

14.

SITE MAINTENANCE

15.

BOREHOLES FOR GROUND WATER ABSTRACTION

16.

GEOLOGICAL

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1.

SITE LAYOUT DRAWINGS

Base information
Water Sewer Storm water Roads Paving Building Layout -

2.

Drawing number.....................................................................
Drawing number.....................................................................
Drawing number.....................................................................
Drawing number.....................................................................
Drawing number.....................................................................
Drawing number.....................................................................

GENERAL INVESTIGATION INFORMATION

Building number:
Base / unit
Responsible person
Alternative building name
Previous name (if any)
Physical location
Stand number
Farm portion
x-y coordinates (if known)
Age
General comments from site representative (with relevant dates) regarding the
following:
Ponding of storm water on the site.
Repairs to water pipes, during the last years.
Blockages of sewer system , during the last years.
Cracks in buildings.
Known incidences of dolines or sinkholes on the site or in the surrounding area
Names of all Contractors that do regular maintenance on the site:
Service

Contractor

Tel. no

Water
Sewer
General Building
Storm water

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Information of occupants (date

).

Description

Now

Future

Number of persons normally present.

Normal number of staff.
Maximum person capacity under normal
conditions (including staff)
Maximum staff capacity
Maximum number of persons during special
events (including staff).

Information regarding services.

3.

Monthly water consumption for the last 12 months.

Municipal account number
Reasons for abnormal high water consumption

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SURROUNDING AREA

Indicate the following on site layout drawing:
General drainage of surrounding area onto the site.
Type of roads surrounding the site.
Type of storm water system surrounding the site.

4.

WATER
Position of water meter
Indicate on site layout (type, condition, shut-off valve, leakages and valve
box, lockable, condition)
Pressure test
Results, pressure and leakages
Approximate route of main water supply.
Inspect routes for:
Depressions
Trees (5m zone)
Unnatural green grass patches
Wet patches
Excavate and report on condition of pipe
External reticulation
Fire hydrants
Garden taps
Sports fields (size, type of irrigation, frequency of irrigation and flow rate, if
metered)
Building reticulation
Indicate position of pipe distribution around building and inspect this route for
any visible leakages, depressions etc.

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Internal fittings (Check for leakages, damages and general condition)

Washbasins
Toilets
Urinals
Drinking fountains (excess water drainage facility)
Fire hose reels
Pipes above natural ground level for entry into the buildings
Pipes through walls (allowance for movement)
All connections between flexible and rigid pipes shall be provided with
flexible, self-anchoring joints.
Pipes under floor slabs (service ducts, inspectable)
The selection of piping material and corrosion factors (both external and
internal as well as between different materials - i.e. galvanised to copper etc.).
5.

SEWER
Pit latrines
Indicate position, number, can storm water ingress, type of structure, position
of previous pit latrines, duration in use.
Soak-away
Describe condition and size of septic tank and indicate position. Indicate
position of subsurface soak-away, evidence of overflowing)
Conservancy tank
Position, size, general condition, empty cycle, Contractor currently employed
to empty, evidence of overflowing)
Sewage treatment works
Type, condition, age
Discharge
Reed beds, maturation ponds etc.
Water borne sewerage system
Pipe (position, type, condition, depth)
Manholes (position, type, condition, depth, connection details, indicate
regular overflowing, silt deposits etc.)
Route (type of pipe, recent modifications, inspect line for depressions or
unnatural green patches and trees or vegetation on the route).
Drains from buildings
Position, accumulation route, cleaning and rodding eyes, valleys, inspect for
general condition and indicate which portion is above and which below
ground level, leakages, regular overflowing, general condition of surrounding
area, paving, grass, etc.
Pipes above natural ground level for exit from buildings
Pipes through walls (allowance for movement)
All connections between flexible and rigid pipes shall be provided with
flexible, self-anchoring joints.
Pipes under floor slabs (service ducts, inspection possible)
Area of high concentration of sewer outlets out of buildings (condition)
WC pans (provided with a flexible connection).

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6.

STORM WATER
General drainage onto site
Water courses, location, ponding against boundary, entry at drive ways etc.,
canals, general slopes, position, etc.
Drainage system of surrounding area
The diversion of drainage onto the site
Earth berms, cut off trenches etc.
Diversions of natural watercourses on the site
Natural ponds and watercourses located within 30m of any structure.
Type, lining material, etc.
Drainage of site and surrounding area
Free drainage of surface water
Areas of ponding on the site
Indicate any areas with gradients less than 1:100
Site fence
Type of fence, position of storm water in/outlets, conditions of outlets, ease of
draining, clogging, vegetation etc.
Lowest point of the site.
Storm water canals on the site, further than 10m from buildings.
Gradients, type, size, position, condition, joint sealant, cracking,
displacement, panel lengths, expansion joints, depositing of silt or sand
Storm water pipes
Gradients, type, position, size, location, age, general condition, inlet
structures, jointing, condition of seals.
Storm water drainage around buildings and up to 10 metres away.
Detail of surfacing and open canals, joint sealants, panel dimensions
cracking, displacement joint sealant and condition.
Sloping of surfaces around buildings.
Drainage in passages or between buildings
Slope and direction of flow
Drainage towards a structure.
Storm water pipes and gulleys next to, under or parallel to buildings.
Drainage of grassed areas such as sports fields (minimum of 1:80)
Water tightness of all conduits.
Tests for leakage.
Concrete non-pressure pipes
Type, size, condition, jointing.

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Joints in box culverts, manholes and inlet grids to subsurface systems

Gutters
Condition of gutters
Position of down pipes
Canals from down pipes
Drainage away from structure
No gutters
Investigate the site drainage efficiency.
Apron slabs (type width, position, condition)
7.

GARDENING
Indicate all gardening and flower boxes in between or around structures
Inspect for type of gardening activity
Excessive watering, algae, moss growth, type gardening and general
condition

8.

PAVED AREAS
Indicate on drawings all paved areas (e.g. drive ways and parking areas)
Type and current state
Accumulation of debris
Gradients
Purpose to facilitate drainage.

9.

FOUNDATIONS
Foundation type
Exposed foundation or lowering of surrounding ground is causing exposure.
Termite activity

10.

BUILDINGS
Building (original structure) (indicate in black ink)
Date of additions or alterations (indicate in red ink)
Comment on each structure individually and if known on the type foundation,
bricks used etc.)
Inspect each individual structure and indicate on drawings exact positions of
all cracks and magnitudes of deformation.
Mark origin and end of all cracks on date of inspection and give indication of
size.
All cracks in excess of 1 mm and longer than 1 metre must be inspected on a
regular basis and propagation thereof reported immediately.
Indicate all construction and expansion joints in buildings.
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Indicate whether cracks are related to normal stress relieve, foundation

settlement or heave, inadequate design or originate where different material
types match, etc.
Compile exact diagrams of crack survey.
11.

SWIMMING POOLS AND FISH PONDS/WATER FEATURES

Location, size, type, age, general condition
Replenishment system,
Surrounding paving
Waste/backwash and other water from swimming pools discharged system
(piping or open drainage systems).
Splash drainage (impervious, brick paving, concrete paving, grass, distance).
Drainage canal to collect splashed water.
Discharge point (not closer than 20 metres from pool)
Storm water drainage of area surrounding the swimming pool
Gardening of area surrounding the swimming pool

12.

WATER TANKS
Type, location, condition, depth, height.

13.

ELECTRICITY AND COMMUNICATION

Sleeve and draw box systems
Condition and type. (watertight?)
Routes
Trenching, backfilling and compaction of trenches

14.

SITE MAINTENANCE
General condition of site and building surrounds (general upkeep)
Presence of ash/dump pits and storm water drainage in that area
Sandpits or areas of soil removal

15.

BOREHOLES FOR GROUND WATER ABSTRACTION

Position
Permission to sink boreholes as a control on dewatering.
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Capacity (pump equipment).

16.

GEOLOGICAL
Risk classification of the site
Indicate the known geological zones on the layout drawings.
Note site conditions (surficial soils, rock outcrop, sudden changes in soil
profile, and soil consistency/type)
Sinkholes, dolines or any other depression

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APPENDIX 5

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APPENDIX 5
TYPICAL ENGINEERING DETAILS FOR SERVICES ON DOLOMITIC LAND
Typical, minimum standard, details for engineering designs on dolomitic land are included in this section.
These details and specifications are to be extended/improved to suit the site-specific conditions. All
drawings and specifications are to be checked by the design Engineer.
CONTENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

WATER DETAILS
DRAINAGE DETAILS
STORM WATER DETAILS
ROADS DETAILS
PAVING DETAILS
SINKHOLE DETAILS

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APPENDIX 6

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APPENDIX 6
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications deal with the particular requirements of work to be executed in dolomitic
areas.
PA:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: DYNAMIC COMPACTION

PB:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: BLASTING REQUIREMENTS

PC:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: REPAIR OF SINKHOLES

PD:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION:
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

PE:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: SUBSURFACE GROUTING

PF:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: DEMOLISHING OF STRUCTURES

EXPLORATORY

DRILLING

FOR

ENGINEERING

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PA:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR DYNAMIC COMPACTION

Note:

(*)

PA 1

TENDERER S EXPERIENCE

Values indicated below are to be changed by Engineer to suit the project

specification.

Tenderer is to submit in appropriate Annexure details regarding experience in field of dynamic

compaction or shall reference experience of the Subcontractor who will be responsible for the
execution of this work.
PA 2

EQUIPMENT
Equipment shall comprise of the following mobile unit/s:
1.

Mobile Crane (* 60 tons) fitted with boom and appropriate cable, clutch and braking
system to handle (*12 tons) free falling square tamper with face not to exceed
(*1,0x1,0 m) as well as a (*12-ton) ball type tamper of (*900 mm) diameter face and a
(*3,0 m) diameter (*12-ton) ironing tamper.

2.

The Boom configuration shall allow drop height of (*18 metres) measured from
normal ground level whilst closest portion of the crane is a minimum of (*13 metres)
away from point of impact. Furthest point of impact to be possible shall be a minimum
of (*20 metres)

3.

Crane to stay stable in the event of weight dropping into a cavity beyond its normal
cable and braking configuration.

4.

Cable shall allow for accidental dropping to a depth of (*20 metres) below ground
level.

Details of equipment to be furnished on appropriate Annexure

PA 3

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND LOSS OF EQUIPMENT

Compaction is carried out in areas of highly compressible material in which subsurface
cavities do exist. The Contractor shall provide for replacement of the tamper in the event of
losing it.
The Employer or Engineer shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or loss of
equipment. Tenderer shall take note of the adverse soil conditions as described previously.

PA 4

CONTRACTORS SUPERINTENDENCE
No work shall be executed unless supervised by a Suitable Representative of the Contractor
who shall be made known, in writing, to the Engineer for his approval prior to commencement
of the work.

PA 5

SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS

The Engineer shall set out the external boundaries of the compaction area with the
Contractors representative present.
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PA 6

PRIORITY OF COMPACTION SEQUENCE

The Engineer reserves the right to determine priorities regarding the sequence of compaction
at different sites.

PA 7

STANDING TIME
No provision or claims for standing time shall be heard or allowed. In the event of insufficient
information to continue compaction due to lack of information or uncertainty regarding
compaction sequence or the location of marked compaction positions the Contractor shall
inform the Engineer 6 hours (normal business hours) in advance of planned execution of
work.

PA 8

LOCATION, PROTECTION AND DAMAGES TO EXISTING SERVICES

The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with locations and routes of sub surface services
within an accuracy of 5 m. The Contractor shall excavate up to a depth of 1,5 metres to
expose such services if deemed necessary by the Engineer.
Repair of damages to under/above ground services shall be for the account of the Contractor
once the position of such service was known to the Contractor or indicated by the Engineer.
All damages to be reported to the Engineer within 1(one) hour of occurrence. The Contractor
needs to submit a full damage report within 24 hours.

PA9

INITIAL SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND TIME RELATED COST

PA9.1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT

Site establishment shall include provision on the site of required equipment ready for work at
the first site of work. It shall also include removal from the site of the aforementioned
equipment and all costs related thereto. The Engineer reserves the right to terminate the
Dynamic Compaction work at any time, or change the tamper size or drop height, if to his
discretion the required effect is not obtained. In the event of termination, the cost of Site
Establishment plus the completed work measured in m2, shall be deemed as full payment of
work executed. No other claims for this stoppage of work shall be heard from or claimed by
the Contractor.
PA9.2 MOVEMENT ON SITE
Movement on the site shall include the full cost of moving and downtime related costs of all
crew and machinery between any two sites. It shall further include setting up the equipment
and setting out the desired compaction grid as per engineering drawings (ref TYPE DT
07/SH).
Please note the movement on the site is restricted and road travelling of the crane may
not always be possible. Rates for movement of the crane, between sites, under own
power as well as per truck are allowed for in the Schedule of Quantities.
PA10

DYNAMIC COMPACTION

PA10.1 PREPARATION WORK

The sinkhole or doline needs to be excavated to depth as directed by Engineer. Base of
excavated area to be levelled off using the excavator bucket if required.
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PA10.2 COMPACTION
Compaction to be executed by dropping the weight from an (*18 metre) height in the desired
pre-marked pattern to result in an even distribution of
a.

Primary compaction

*15 blows per 25 m2 (Engineer to specify)

b.

Secondary compaction

*15 blows per 25 m2 (Engineer to specify)

c.

Ironing/finishing compaction

*2 blows per m2 (Engineer to specify)

The compaction imprints shall be filled once it exceeds 700 mm in depth and between each
compaction phase. The Contractor needs to record the settlement of each blow or number of
blows as may be required by the Engineer.
As alternative can the Engineer specify the depth of influence required as well as the required
compaction density at specified depths. In such cases shall the Tenderer submit a proposed
method of work with the Tender.
PA10.3 MEASURED QUANTITY IN BILLS
Tenderer to note that the quantity allowed for in the Schedule of Quantities are provisional
and could change depending on the site conditions encountered.
PA11

FIELD REPORT
The Contractor to provide marked drawings showing location of pre-marked grid and
subsequent compaction imprints as well as the settlement per blow.

PA 12 TESTING
Plate load testing is measured in the Schedule of Quantities as well as a provisional sum for
the ordering of tests as required by the Engineer.
PA13

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PA13.1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT AS PER CLAUSE PA 9.1

Unit rate:

Sum

PA13.2 DISMANTLING AND RE-ERECTION FOR MOVEMENT ON THE SITE UNDER OWN
POWER AS PER CLAUSE PA 9.2
Unit rate:

No

PA13.3 DISMANTLING AND RE-ERECTION FOR MOVEMENT ON THE SITE PER TRUCK AS PER
CLAUSE PA 9.2
Unit rate:

No

PA13.4 MOVEMENT ON THE SITE UNDER OWN POWER AS PER CLAUSE PA 9.2
Unit rate:

km

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PA13.5 PROTECTION TO PAVED SURFACES WHILST MOVING ON THE SITE UNDER OWN
POWER AS PER CLAUSE PA 9.2
The rate shall cover all costs to protect and repair (if required) all paved surfaces traversed in
moving between sites.
Unit rate:

PA13.6 MOVEMENT ON THE SITE PER TRUCK AS PER CLAUSE PA 9.2

Unit rate:

No

PA13.7 DYNAMIC COMPACTION AS PER CLAUSES PA 10 AND 11

Rate to cover work described in Clauses PA 10 and 11 as well as all related hiring,
operational and overhead costs for the plant and related personnel on site for duration of
execution. Rate to be paid as the area (m2) treated but shall be measured on the site as the
number of blows counted to suit requirements of Clause PA 10.2, namely *(number of)
blows represent 1,0 m2 treated. One blow shall be calculated as the dropping of a *12-ton
weight from *18 metres and shall be proportionally adjusted for different height and tamper
weights as requested by the Engineer as follow:
One blow
Unit: rate:
Note: (*)

actual drop height (m)

x
(*18 metre = specified drop height)

actual tamper weight (ton)

(*12 ton= specified tamper weight)

m2
Values indicated above are to be changed by Engineer to suit the
project specification.

PA 13.8 PLATE LOAD TESTING AS PER CLAUSE PA 12

The rate includes load testing up to (*1000 KPa) on (*600 mm) diameter plate.
Unit rate:

No

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PB:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION FOR BLASTING

PB1:

BLASTING OPERATIONS
General recommendations hereunder to be read with all SABS/SANS and related
specifications regarding blasting. Applicable anywhere in dolomitic areas
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Inter-shot delay between rows to be minimum of 25 ms

Charge per delay should be in accordance with AECI specification for blasting
adjacent to private property
All underground services to be treated as structures
PPV not to exceed 12 mm/s at frequency not less than 10 Hertz
Preference to be given to handidets system

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PC

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: REPAIR OF SINKHOLES

PC1

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personnel executing work in or around dolines and sinkholes are to be strapped into
harnesses and safety ropes secured away from the sinkhole or suspended from crane
or excavator parked at a safe position.
Personnel shall be informed of the hazardous conditions pertaining to working in or around
sinkholes (Contractor to keep records of information sessions) and be made aware of the
need to report any:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Surface cracks
Cavities (irrespective of size)
Any ground movement
Any sudden variation in soil profiles

Should any of the above occur or be noticed, stop work immediately and clear the site of all
personnel until the Engineer inspects the site.
PC 2

METHOD OF REPAIR
Generally the Inverted Filter Method of repair as illustrated in drawing DT 01/SH shall be used
for repair. See also drawings DT 02/SH to DT 06/SH
Repair of sinkholes and dolines shall consist primarily of the following operations:
a.

Opening up the sidewalls of the sinkhole at 60 Degrees to the horizontal or

excavating into the doline (to a depth indicated by Engineer) and a further 2 to 4 m
wide by 1 m deep margin at the surface, extending from the initial excavation
outward.

b.

Choking the throat of the sinkhole with boulders of 500 mm and larger (no fines
allowed) or with a mass or reinforced concrete slab or a combination of all these
solutions.

c.

Dynamic compaction of the sinkhole or doline base before choking or compaction of

backfilled soil and building rubble placed on top of choked area (see Particular
specification PA for detail of Dynamic Compaction).

d.

Backfilling of excavated sinkhole area will be as follows depending on the success

and thus the stability of c above:

e.

1.

Backfill to depth, as indicated on the site by the Engineer, with coarse

material (building rubble from demolished buildings can be used but no tin,
wood, or other degradable materials are allowed) not exceeding 400 mm in
diameter (measured in any direction) with a mixture of fines not exceeding
30% of mix and compact in 500 mm layers by means of tamping with
excavator (min. 32 ton machine) bucket.

2.

Backfill as above and compact by means of dynamic compaction.

Further filling to be done with finer material compacted in 200 mm layers to 93% Mod
AASHTO density by means of rammers, walk behind vibrating roller of minimum 900
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mm wheel width up to 10 ton vibrating roller depending on the area to be filled. The
contact zone between fill and natural material is to be compacted by rammer to
ensure full compaction. Selected material shall have typical consistency of roads subgrade (G8) material and maximum particle size to be 125 mm in diameter

PC 3

f.

Filling of the sinkhole to continue, as above, to a depth of 1,0 metre below ground
level. From 1,0 to 0,5 m below ground level the compaction density needs to be 95%
Mod AASHTO density. Compact in layers not exceeding 150 mm in thickness and
the maximum course size material to be 63 mm in diameter. Selected material shall
have typical consistency of roads sub-grade (G8) material.

g.

Final 500 mm to be filled to specified height above ground level with material
generally classified in the range of silty sand to clay (particle size 1,55 and smaller)
and compacted to 95% mod AASHTO density. This layering shall continue to a height
suitable to allow a minimum of 1: 60 sloping in all directions, falling away from the
centre of the filled area in order to form a positive relief feature. The area is to be
finished off in smooth surfaces preventing water ponding.

INSURANCE OF THE WORKS AND PERSONNEL OF EMPLOYER AND CONTRACTOR

See the latest revision of the Special Conditions of Contract forming the Annexure to the
General Conditions of Contract for use in connection with Works of Civil Engineering
Construction Sixth Edition 1990 (as issued by the Department of Public Works) and in
particular clauses referring to work in the dolomitic environment should be discussed with the
departmental Engineer. Particular attention is to be given to Special Risk Insurance,
particularly if the work involves excavation, demolition, blasting and/or sinkhole related repairs.

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PD:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: EXPLORATORY DRILLING FOR ENGINEERING

GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

GENERAL
This section deals with the drilling of exploratory rotary-percussion boreholes for an Engineering
Geological investigation as well as preparation for subsurface grouting. The Contractor shall be
liable for any work not executed as per specification and shall redo faulty work at own expense if
ordered to do so. The Employer is not liable for any losses or damages to any equipment or
personnel.
PD 1

TENDERER S EXPERIENCE
Only offers from Tenderers with proven past experience of drilling for Engineering
Geological assessments in dolomitic areas will be considered. Tenderer to submit on
Annexure I full details regarding past experience of drilling for Engineering Geological
assessments in dolomitic areas.
Tenderer to indicate all past experience with reference to previous work (give project/site
name) for the Department of Public Works, Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs:
Geoscience and individual Consultants.

PD 2

EQUIPMENT
Drilling equipment shall comprise of the following mobile unit/s:
1.
2.
3.

A compressor unit with measured and calibrated constant air delivery rating (800cfm
minimum) at 16 Bar minimum.
Pneumatic rotary-percussion drilling rig with 165 mm nominal diameter button bit
capable of drilling in all soil types up to 100 m and at any inclination up to 30 degrees
to the vertical.
Additional spares: 1 x drill bit, 60 metres of drilling rods, 60 metres of 150 mm steel
casing.

Tenderer shall submit a Safety Certificate (attach it to Annexure J) issued by the

manufacturer or SABS/ISO accredited firm for the complete compressor unit.
Details of equipment to be furnished on appropriate Annexure J.
PD 3

ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT
Tenderer needs to submit details, on Annexure J, of alternative equipment of similar nature
available for the project. Further the Tenderer shall state the down time duration of
replacement, in the event of equipment on site becoming unserviceable or experience major
mechanical failure. Maximum of 4 hours down time will be allowed for minor mechanical
repairs/failures per 40 hours of drilling.

PD 4

CONTRACTORS SUPERINTENDENCE
No work shall be executed unless supervised by a Suitable Representative of the Contractor
that shall be made known, in writing, to the Engineer for his approval prior to commencement
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of the work. Any faulty work executed in the absence of the Contractors representative shall
be for the account of the Contractor.
PD 5

SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS

The Engineer shall set out and furnish the Contractor with drilling positions. Positions shall be
marked with 0,6 m Y-fencing standards painted white.
Payment:

Payment shall include the surveying cost of the surveyor as appointed by the
Engineer.
Unit rate:

PD6

Provisional

PRIORITY OF DRILLING SEQUENCE

The Engineer reserves the right to determine priorities regarding the sequence of drilling. The
Contractor shall receive a drilling sequence before commencing drilling. No deviation from
afore mentioned drilling sequence shall be allowed unless instructions to do so is issued by
the Engineer.

PD 7

STANDING TIME
No provision or claims for standing/idle time shall be heard, allowed, or paid for. In the event of
insufficient information to continue drilling operations due to lack of information or uncertainty
regarding the drilling sequence or the location of marked drilling positions, the Contractor shall
inform the Engineer 6 hours (normal business hours) in advance.

PD 8

LOCATION, PROTECTION AND DAMAGES TO EXISTING SERVICES

The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with locations and routes of subsurface services
within an accuracy of 5 m. The Contractor shall excavate up to a depth of 1,5 metres to
expose such services if deemed necessary by the Engineer. Repair of damages to
under/above ground services shall be for the account of the Contractor if the position of such
services were previously made known to the Contractor or indicated by the Engineer. All
damages are to be reported to the Engineer within 1(one) hour of occurrence. The Contractor
to submit a full damage report within 24 hours.

PD 9

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING UP OF DRILLING RIG

PD 9.1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT

Site establishment shall cover the provision of the drilling equipment, as previously described,
and personnel on the site ready to commence setting up of equipment for the drilling of any
number of boreholes.
Payment:

Rate shall cover all cost to provide, maintain in working order and remove
equipment from the site for the drilling phase. The site establishment shall be
paid once only and no claims for standing time shall be heard or paid for.
Unit rate:

no

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PD 9.2 SETTING UP AND REMOVAL OF DRILLING RIG

Setting up shall include setting up the drill vertical or at any inclination and the movement of
the complete drilling rig between boreholes, anywhere on the site, as per drilling sequence or
as directed by the Engineer.
Payment:

Payment shall include setting up complete drilling equipment, for drilling to

any depth as well as taking down and movement between two boreholes.
Unit rate:

PD10

no

ROTARY-PERCUSSION DRILLING (165 mm Button bit)

PD10.1 DEPTH OF DRILLING

Drilling shall be to the depth as indicated by the Engineer. The Engineer shall be notified
immediately of the following:
1. Drilling into rock for more than 7 metres (stop at 7 metre and notify Engineer for further
instructions).
2. Drilling through cavities or highly compressible material.
3. Encountering of water, abnormally wet soil or abnormal odours.
4. Excessive air loss
PD10.2 DRILLING CLASSIFICATION
For the purpose of this Contract drilling shall be categorised, and paid for, in depth ranges of:
1.
2.
3.

0 to 30 metre
30 to 60 metre
60 to 100 metre

The drilling shall further be categorised, and paid for, in categories of soil types classified as:
1.
2.
3.

Hard
Soft
Cavity -

Payment:

Solid, unweathered, hard rock

All other soil types and disseminated cavities
No resistance or hammer action recorded

The applicable rate for drilling in the above classified depths and soil types
shall cover all costs for the supply and maintenance of drilling equipment,
expendable materials, drilling, recovery of samples at 1,0 metre intervals,
addition of water as material to enhance sample recovery, completion of
Drillers field report and delivery of samples to the Engineers laboratory in
.................... on three (3) day intervals.
Unit rate:

PD10.3DRILLING AT INCLINATION
The inclination of boreholes, to be noted in degrees, shall be measured as the deviation from
the vertical. The Drillers log shall indicate the direction of propagation and inclination.
Payment:

Drilling at any inclination (larger than 0 degrees), as indicated by the

Engineer, shall be rated as an extra over cost to the cost per metre drilled as
per PD10.2, irrespective of depth or type of material. No additional payment
shall be allowed for setting up at an inclination.
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Unit rate:

PD10.4 DRILLERS FIELD REPORT

Field data to be recorded on standard drilling log sheets as required by the Engineer.
Reports to be submitted to the Engineers laboratory in (name of town)... with
recovered samples. The compilation of field reports to be inclusive of drilling rates.
PD10.5 SAMPLE RECOVERY
Samples shall be recovered of each metre drilled and placed in sequential order at a suitable
location near the borehole and be left undisturbed until inspected by the Engineer.
The Driller shall, from each metre drilled, recover two 300 ml uncontaminated samples,
sealed in plastic bags (clearly marked - Hole no. and recovery depth) directly after drilling of
each metre and place it in sequential order in a plastic sausage in order to provide two
sample sets of each borehole. One set of samples is to be delivered to the laboratory of the
Engineer on a three-day interval. Samples to be accompanied by Drillers field report. The
other sample set is to be kept on the site with a copy of the field report at the site facility
provided for the Engineer. The recovery, compilation and delivery of samples to be inclusive
of drilling rates.
PD10.6 FOAM/DRILLING MUD USED
Drilling fluid shall include drill foam and those compounds that are normally used to improve
sample recovery with air-flush during rotary percussion drilling. The depth range of drilling
fluid application shall be clearly indicated on Drillers field report. Application of water shall be
covered by standard drilling rates.
Payment:

Drilling foam shall be paid for as foam used on the basis of metres drilled
using drilling fluid.
Unit rate:

PD11

litre

CASING

PD11.1 TEMPORARY STEEL CASING

Temporary steel casing of 170 mm nominal diameter is to be installed only if instructed by the
Engineer. Casing left behind due to inability of recovery, shall be for the account of the
Contractor.
Payment:

The rate for this work shall cover insertion and recovery of casing.
Unit rate:

PD11.2 PERMANENT CASING

Permanent steel casing of 170 mm nominal diameter is to be installed only if instructed by the
Engineer. The annulus between the casing and the borehole walls should be backfilled and a
500 mm diameter (150 mm thick) concrete collar shall be provided at ground level. Boreholes
need to be sealed with suitable water tight metal caps. The borehole number, depth,
inclination and direction of propagation as well as drilling date should be marked in the wet
concrete of the collar.
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Payment:

The rate for this work shall cover cost of supply of casing, insertion, concrete
collar and sealing with a metal cap.
Unit rate:

PD11.3 PERMANENT (1,5 M) CASING FOR GROUTING

Permanent steel casing of 170 mm nominal diameter is to be installed, to a depth of 1,5 m
measured from normal ground level, as indicated by the Engineer, in boreholes which are to
be grouted. The annulus between the casing and the borehole walls should be grouted with a
1:6 cement: sand mixture to full depth of casing. A suitable steel collar is to be provided to
prevent casing from sliding down the borehole. The borehole is to be sealed with a suitable
metal cap to prevent water ingress.
Payment:

The rate for this work shall cover cost of supply of casing, insertion, grouting
of annulus, concrete collar and cap as described.
Unit rate:

no

PD11.4 CONCRETE GROUTING SURFACE PLUG

After insertion of the down-the-hole 50 mm steel grout pipe(s), shall the space between the
grout pipe and sleeve pipe be plugged for a depth of 400 mm, with concrete (1:2:3 mix) if
required. This shall be deemed as exclusive to the price of the steel sleeve.
Payment:

The rate for this work shall cover cost of supply of concrete and work
involved.
Unit rate:

PD12

no

WATER LEVEL AFTER 24 HOURS

Boreholes are to be left open until the Engineer issue instructions for backfilling. A suitable
watertight cover shall be provided to prevent debris or water entering the borehole. Water
levels are to be taken by the Engineer, 24 hours after completion of drilling.

PD13

BACKFILLING OF BOREHOLE
Boreholes are to be backfilled with soil, recovered from drilling, suitably wetted to form flowing
slurry. Back filling and plugging shall be executed only after written instruction to do so is
issued by the Engineer.
Payment:

Payment shall include supply of water, mixing of slurry and filling of borehole.
Unit rate:

PD14

STABILISED GROUTING OF BOREHOLE

If directed by the Engineer the entire or last 3,0 metre of boreholes shall be backfilled using
1:10 cement: sand mix with just sufficient water to allow mixture to flow. Note that this is to
plug the hole.
Payment:

Payment shall include supplying of cement, sand, water, mixing of slurry and
filling of borehole.
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Unit rate:

PD 15 SEAL AND MARKING OF BOREHOLES

Driller to provide a 400 x 400 x 150 mm 15 MPa wood floated concrete cap with 200 mm
concrete down the hole. The concrete cap is to be installed 100 mm below ground surfaces.
A steel rod, 10 mm in diameter, 500 mm in length and protruding 10 mm from concrete is to
be placed centrally of the cap. The soil is to be reinstated and compacted over the concrete
cap when it has cured. The backfilling is to be slightly proud to prevent the ponding of storm
water over the borehole. The borehole number, drilling date and direction of inclination shall
be marked in the wet concrete.
Payment:

Payment shall include supplying of cement, steel rod, wood floating and
inscriptions.
Unit rate:

no

PD 16 STOPPING OF WORK DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

It is at the discretion of the Engineer to stop drilling operations temporarily if weather
conditions may interfere with the desired drilling results. No standing time shall be paid for
such stoppages.

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PE:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: SUBSURFACE GROUTING

GENERAL
This section deals with the grouting of subsurface cavities with a pumpable concrete or soilcrete
mixture. Work comprises of the pumping of grout mix directly from the mixing truck or stationary
mixer into 50 mm HDPE housing connected to 50 mm steel piping down a previously drilled borehole
to depths as indicated by the Engineer. Execution of each pumping operation shall be continuous
and thus shall the Contractor provide for instances where grouting continues after normal working
hours. The Contractor shall be liable for any work not executed as per specification and shall redo
faulty work at own expenses if ordered to do so. The Employer will not be liable for any losses or
damages to any equipment.
PE 1

TENDERER S EXPERIENCE
Only offers from Tenderers with proven past experience of grouting of subsurface
cavities in dolomitic areas will be considered. Tenderer to submit on Annexure K full
details regarding past experience of execution of subsurface grouting in dolomitic areas.
Tenderer to indicate all past experience with particular reference to previous work (give
project/site name) for the Department of Public Works, Department of Mineral and Energy
Affairs: Geological Survey and individual Consultants.

PE 2

EQUIPMENT
Grouting equipment shall comprise of the following:

PE 2.1 MOBILE/MOVEABLE PUMPING UNITS

A mobile concrete pump/pumping truck with 20 m3 pump capacity per hour, equipped with
suitable hoses and connectors for the required pumping pressures. The pump shall be
equipped with suitable, calibrated (calibration certificate required) pressure gauges to record
pumping pressures up to 1,5 MPa. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel as
required to set-up equipment and execute grouting.
Tenderer shall submit a Safety Certificate (attach it to Annexure L) issued by the
manufacturer or SABS/ISO accredited firm for the complete pump unit. Details of
equipment to be furnished on appropriate Annexure L.
PE 2.2 GROUT VISCOSITY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
The Contractor needs to provide an appropriate flow metre on the site for the duration of the
Contract.
PE 3

ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT
The Tenderer needs to submit details, on Annexure L, of alternative equipment of similar
nature available to him. Furthermore, he shall state the down time duration of replacement, in
the event of equipment on site becoming unserviceable or experiencing major mechanical
failure. Maximum of 4 hours down time will be allowed for minor mechanical repairs/failures
per 40 hours of grouting.

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PE 4

CONTRACTORS SUPERINTENDENCE
No work shall be executed unless supervised by a Suitable Representative of the Contractor
that shall be made known, in writing, to the Engineer for his approval prior to commencement
of the work.

PE 5

SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS

The Engineer shall determine the grouting depth ranges of each borehole.

PE 6

PRIORITY OF GROUTING SEQUENCE

The Engineer reserves the right to determine priorities regarding the sequence of grouting.
The Contractor shall receive a grouting sequence before commencing grouting. No deviation
from aforementioned grouting sequence shall be allowed unless an instruction to do so is
issued by the Engineer.

PE 7

STANDING TIME
No provision or claims for standing time during the execution of grouting shall be heard,
allowed, or paid for. In the event of insufficient information to continue grouting operation,
due to lack of information or uncertainty regarding grouting sequence or depth, the Contractor
shall inform the Engineer thereof before commencing grouting.

PE 8

LOCATION, PROTECTION AND DAMAGES TO EXISTING SERVICES

The Engineer shall furnish the Contractor with the location and routes of sub surface services
within an accuracy of 5 m. Repair of damages to under/above ground services shall be for
the account of the Contractor if the position of such services were made known to the
Contractor or indicated by the Engineer. All damages to be reported to the Engineer within
1(one) hour of occurrence. The Contractor needs to submit a full damage report within 24
hours.

PE 9

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND SETTING UP OF GROUTING EQUIPMENT

PE 9.1 SITE ESTABLISHMENT

Site establishment shall cover the provision of the grouting equipment, previously described,
and personnel on the site ready to commence setting up of equipment for any number of
boreholes to be grouted.
Payment:

The rate shall cover all cost to provide, maintain in working order and remove
equipment from the site for the grouting phase. The site establishment shall
be paid once only and no claims for standing time shall be heard or paid for.
Unit rate:

Sum

PE 9.2 SETTING UP OF GROUTING EQUIPMENT AT EACH HOLE

The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel as required to set-up equipment at each
borehole to be grouted. After completion of grouting at a particular borehole all grout spilled on
the surface shall be removed. Each borehole shall be defined as one set-up station irrespective
of the number of grouting stages to be executed
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Payment: Set-up rates shall include all costs to set-up the equipment, attaching of
reusable couplings to grout pipes and decommissioning it, movement to next
hole and clearing the site of the completed borehole.
Unit rate:
PE10

no

GROUTING

PE 10.1 DEPTH OF GROUTING

No rate provision shall be made for grouting at different depths. The maximum grouting depth
beneath normal ground level is less than 60 metres.
PE 10.2 GROUT CLASSIFICATION/SPECIFICATION
Grout of a particular borehole shall comprise of one of the mixes as described below.
Ordering/batching quantities shall be continuous. The grout of each grouting phase per setup shall be supplied and pumped continuously.
The grout provided shall be free of stones, lumps, foreign soils or any other debris. In the
event of premature choking of the grout pipe as a result of negligence on the part of the
Contractor, the Contractor shall be ordered to re-drill and equip the hole at own expense.
The consistency/viscosity of the grout mixture must not exceed 400 mm on the Colcrete Flow
metre and if possible be limited to 350 mm. Consistency measurement must be recorded at
intervals of 12m3 and supplied to the Engineer. The flow meter shall be on the site at all
times. The Contractor shall provide sufficient water on the site to correct grout slump
requirements if needed.
The boreholes must be pumped to capacity at a pressure proportional to 0,5 MPa per 15 m
depth up to a maximum of 1,5 MPa.
Special requirement: Mining slimes may not be used
PE10.3 GROUT TYPES TO BE SUPPLIED AS FOLLOW
Grout type 1:
Grout type 2:
Grout type 3:
Payment:

1,0-2,0 MPa / 70:30 OPC:FA self-compacting concrete utilising a mixture of

crusher- and filler sand.
20:1 filler sand:cement
50 kg:1m3 Cement: Soil. (Soil to be silty sand with P.I. not exceeding 14.
The rate shall cover supply, handling, slump rectification, continuous delivery
and pumping of grout as per specified type, to required depths and pressure
as well as reporting. It also includes the excavation, loading and transport of
any material from excavations on site.
Grout type 1:

1,0-2,0 MPa / 70:30 OPC:FA concrete.

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Unit rate:

m3

Grout type 2:
Unit rate:

20:1 filler sand:cement

m3

Grout type 3:
Unit rate:

50 kg:1m3 Cement: Soil

m3

PE 10.4 GROUTING FIELD REPORT

The Contractor shall provide a field report containing the grout mix, viscosity measurement,
volume, depth of grouting stages, method of grouting and finishing pressures for each
borehole. Report to be submitted to Engineer at completion of each borehole. The
compilation of the field report is to be inclusive of grouting rate.
PE11

DOWN- THE- HOLE GROUT PIPES

The grout pipes shall consist of 50 mm high-pressure seamless steel pipes, to suit the
required pumping pressures, lowered to the desired depth into the borehole. The surface end
shall be provided with a collar or crossbar to prevent the pipe from slipping into the borehole
as well as a reusable coupling to fit that of the pumping unit

.
Payment:

The rate shall cover supply, insertion, anchoring to the surface, fitting and
removal of the coupling unit.
Unit rate:

PE12

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personnel executing grouting are to be strapped into harnesses and safety ropes secured
away from the cavity/borehole.
Personnel shall be informed of the hazardous conditions pertaining to this type of work
(Contractor to keep records of information sessions) and be made aware to report any:
a.
b.
c.

Surface cracks
Cavities (irrespective of size)
Any ground movement

Should any of the above occur or are noticed, stop work immediately and clear the site of all
personnel until the Engineer inspects the site.

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PF:

PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION: DEMOLISHING OF STRUCTURES

* Engineer is to provide detail descriptions.

PF 1:

TENDERERS EXPERIENCE
Tenderer needs to indicate in Annexure H experience regarding demolishing of buildings of
this magnitude.

PF 2:

INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE
The Tenderer needs to inspect the structure prior to tendering and sign the appropriate
portion of the Bill of Quantities.

PF 3:

GEOLOGICAL SETTING OF BUILDING

* Engineer is to provide detail descriptions of Geotechnical conditions as well as the safest
areas for movement of equipment and personnel.

PF 4:

LEGISLATION
The Contractor, whilst executing the work, shall be responsibility for compliance with the
following legislation:

PF 5:

Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act 45 of 1965);

Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act 73 of 1989);

Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) in general and in
particular with reference to Construction Regulation R1010 dated 18 July 2003. The
Tenderer needs to demonstrate a high standard of safety achievement and a history
of safe work practices and compliance with the Act.

National Building Regulations and Standards Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996);

Electricity Act, 1996 (Act 88 of 1996);

National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998);

National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998);

Post Office Act, 1998 (Act 124 of 1998) (telephone installations);

National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999);

Fire Brigade Services Act, 2000 (Act 14 of 2000);

Local Government Ordinance 1939 (Ordinance 17 of 1939);

Latest issue of SABS 0142: Code of Practice for the Wiring of Premises

Regulations of the local Gas Board, where applicable.

USE OF EXPLOSIVES
The use of explosives will be limited due to the meta stable subsurface conditions.
Demolishing methods using explosives shall be subject to the same requirements as
prescribed in Particular Specification PB: Blasting Requirements.
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Ground vibrations of both the blasting operation and the collapsing structural elements shall
be subject to the conditions of Particular Specification PB. The Tenderers Method Statement
must reflect measures to be introduced to ensure this (include previous site recordings to
proof this).
If explosive demolition is used, the following shall be covered extensively in the Tenders
Method Statement:

Steps to be taken to avoid injuring the public and causing damage to existing property
in the area.

Tenders extensive experience in explosive demolition of large structures.

Experience in blasting large structures in dolomitic areas.

Plans and safety measures to avoid damage to possible subsurface cavities and
meta-stable ground conditions in the area.

The use of explosives to implode or weaken the structure(s) to such an extent that more than
5% of the structure collapses at any time shall not be allowed.
PF 6

PROPOSED DEMOLISHING METHODS

The proposed demolishing work generally includes the demolishing of structures,
termination of engineering services at main connections, remove service lines to perimeter
of works and reroute if required and general earth works to enhance site drainage.

PF 6.1

Normal single-storey Brick Structures and Foundation Slabs/Plinths

Use normal demolishing methods (no explosives)
Payment:

Rate shall include the complete demolishing and removal of the super
structure, foundations and foundation slabs to 300 mm below natural ground
level and disposing of material at commercial dumpsites. Compacted filling
300 mm proud of natural ground level (to enhance drainage) on footprint of
demolished building to be measured elsewhere as earth works.
Unit rate:

PF 6.2

Normal Steel Structures, Carports and Temporary Structures

Use normal demolishing methods (no explosives)
Payment:

Rate shall include the complete demolishing and removal of the super
structure, foundations and foundation slabs to 300 mm below natural ground
level and dispose of material at commercial dumpsites. Fill of areas after
demolishing to be measured elsewhere. Dismantling and recovery of
material as well as future re-erection, if required, will be indicated in bill of
quantities. Compacted filling 300 mm proud of natural ground level (to
enhance drainage) on footprint of demolished building to be measured
elsewhere as earth works.
Unit rate:

PF 6.3

Aircraft Hangers
All steel elements inclusive of side cladding and windows need to be dismantled for later reerection. Structure elements are to be dismantled to sizes suitable for road transport. Floor
slabs shall not be removed or damaged.
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All columns and elements cast into floor slabs shall be demolished to 100 mm below the
surrounding floor slab level. Finish such areas flush with surrounding floor slab by means of
20 MPa concrete.
Payment:

Rate includes the dismantling of the entire structure and relocation to an

indicated site. Transporting of structure measured separately. Measurement
and payment for dismantling various elements of the structure will be as per
the description of the bills of quantity and drawings. Compacted filling 300
mm proud of natural ground level (to enhance drainage) on footprint of
demolished building to be measured elsewhere as earth works.
Unit rate:

PF 6.4

Sum

Mobile structures
Mobile structures are to be removed from current location to another area.
Payment:

Rates includes loading, transporting for indicated distance and unloading at a

new location.
Unit rate:

PF 6.5

Sum

Multi storey residential buildings

The lump sum tendered shall include full compensation for all preparatory work required,
demolition of structures, excavation and removal of bases, leveling of the site and for the
loading, transporting and disposal of the products of the demolition including overhaul, and
commercial dumping site fees. The tendered rate shall also include full compensation for
all measures to protect the surrounding structures, roads, engineering services as well as
for surveying and protecting adjoining buildings, and all other items of work related to the
demolition of the structures and as called for in Local, Provincial and National regulations
and legislation and Codes of Practice.
Demolish structures and all improvements to the site to 1,0 m below natural ground level
(including equipment, walkways, slabs, steps, terraces, services, etc.) and remove rubble to
commercial dumpsite. Following demolition, reshape area and compact all disturbed soil to
93% Mod AASHTO density. Additional ground works to facilitate stormwater drainage are
measured and paid for separately.
Payment:

Rate includes the complete removal of entire building complex and related
site services and paving. Compacted filling 300 mm proud of natural ground
level (to enhance drainage) on footprint of demolished building to be
measured elsewhere as earth works.
Unit rate:

PF 7:

sum

SAFETY
The Contractor needs to provide proper barricade or security and safety signs around the
building to prevent any person from entering whilst demolishing activities are in progress.
The same shall apply for after hours and over weekends.
Payment:

Rate includes all measures to be introduced to prevent persons from entering

the site.
Unit rate:

Sum

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PF 8

MATERIAL FROM THE DEMOLITION

All material from the demolishing shall become the property of the contractor except if
specifically indicated that structures are to be dismantled or re-erected (i.e. Aircraft hangers,
some carports and other steel structures).

PF 9

DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS
The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for disposal of the rubble or surplus
material in collaboration with the Engineer. All costs related to such disposal shall be deemed
to be included in the rates tendered for the demolition or cleaning up of the buildings.
The Contractor shall submit written consent from the proper authorities for the dumping of
material on sites provided by him. Under no circumstances shall a Contractor be allowed to
dump material on these provided sites without written consent.
Should the Contractor be required or wish to spoil any of the excavated or other material
resulting from the contract on a site to be arranged by the Contractor, he shall provide the
following fully signed documents to the Engineer before spoiling commences:

An indemnity signed by the Contractor and the owner on whose property the material is
to be spoiled. This indemnity must completely indemnify the Department and the
Engineer against all claims whatsoever arising from the spoil of material on this
particular property.

The agreement or conditions under which spoiling would be performed.

PF 10 METHOD STATEMENT
The Tender must submit a Method Statement for the demolishing of the various structures.
The proposed submission shall include full details (in the absence of which the tender will not
be considered) of the following:

Full detail of the methods that the Tenderer propose to use to carry out the work as
specified, together with the time for completion tendered.
State start and completion dates and a detailed daily program to be implemented.
These methods shall specifically include detail reference to the geological conditions
and Dolomite Hazard and the Tenderers experience in similar geotechnical
conditions.
Preliminary calculations and all relevant data shall be submitted with the tender.
A full description of the assumptions and codes of practice used shall accompany the
calculations.
Specify fence / hoarding to secure site and protect the public as well as other safety
measures to be introduced
Method of notifying adjoining owners / residents.
Evacuation procedures of surrounding buildings and areas during demolition.
Safeguarding of the existing and adjoining properties.
Subsurface geotechnical conditions and the impact that the proposed method may
have as well as ground vibration measuring methods.
Meeting of requirements of legislation pertaining to the work to be executed (submit
relevant documentation).

The Engineer reserves the right to call on the Tenderer to submit additional method
statements, calculations or information regarding the proposed demolishing to be
implemented. Such further details are to be submitted in seven days of request to do so.

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ANNEXURE I: PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) OF

EXPLORATORY DRILLING FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
Indicate only experience of drilling exploratory boreholes in Dolomitic areas for the purpose of
an Engineering Geological Investigation of subsurface conditions.
PROJECTS BY TENDERER
PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL. NUMBER

PROJECTS BY SUBCONTRACTOR:
(name) .
PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL. NUMBER

Signature of Tenderer

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ANNEXURE J: PLANT AVAILABLE/OWNED BY TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) FOR

EXPLORATORY DRILLING FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
Indicate only plant that meets the specified requirements as stated in the applicable Particular
Specification: Exploratory Drilling for Engineering Geological Investigation.
PLANT OWNED BY TENDERER
DESCRIPTION

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

PLANT OWNED BY SUBCONTRACTOR

(name) .

DESCRIPTION

NB:

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

Attach Safety Certificates to this page.

Indicate also alternative plant available.

Signature of Tenderer

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ANNEXURE K: PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) OF

SUBSURFACE GROUTING
Indicate only experience that meets the description of work as stated in the applicable
Particular Specification: Subsurface Grouting
PROJECTS BY TENDERER
PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL.
NUMBER

PROJECTS BY SUBCONTRACTOR:
(name) .

PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL.
NUMBER

Signature of Tenderer

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ANNEXURE L: PLANT AVAILABLE/OWNED BY TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) FOR

SUBSURFACE GROUTING
Indicate only plant that meets the specified requirements as stated in the applicable Particular
Specification: Subsurface Grouting.
PLANT OWNED BY TENDERER
DESCRIPTION

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

PLANT OWNED BY SUBCONTRACTOR

(name) .

DESCRIPTION

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

NB: Attach Safety Certificates to this page.

Signature of Tenderer

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ANNEXURE M: PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) OF DYNAMIC

COMPACTION
Indicate only experience that meets the description of work as stated in the applicable
Particular Specification: Dynamic Compaction
PROJECTS BY TENDERER
PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL.
NUMBER

CLIENT

ENGINEER

TEL.
NUMBER

PROJECTS BY SUBCONTRACTOR:
(name) .

PROJECT

DATE

VALUE

Signature of Tenderer

159

ANNEXURE N: PLANT AVAILABLE/OWNED BY TENDERER (OR SUBCONTRACTOR) FOR

DYNAMIC COMPACTION
Indicate only plant that meets the specified requirements as stated in the applicable Particular
Specification: Dynamic Compaction.
PLANT OWNED BY TENDERER
DESCRIPTION

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

PLANT OWNED BY SUBCONTRACTOR

(name) .

DESCRIPTION

NO

AGE

SPECIFICATION/RATING

NB: Attach Safety Certificates to this page.

Signature of Tenderer

160

APPENDIX 7

161

APPENDIX 7
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The latest revision of the Special Conditions of Contract forming the Annexure to the General Conditions
of Contract for use in connection with Works of Civil Engineering Construction Sixth Edition 1990 (as
issued by the Department of Public Works) and in particular clauses referring to work in the dolomitic
environment should be discussed with the departmental Engineer prior to compilation of documentation.

162

APPENDIX 8

163

APPENDIX 8
DEPARTMENTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT FORMS (PRM)
CONTENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

PRM 006
PRM 007
PRM 011
PRM 012
PRM 017
PRM 018

The above PRM forms should be obtained from the Project Manager or downloaded from the official
departmental website at http://www.publicworks.gov.za.

164

APPENDIX 9

165

APPENDIX 9
LIST OF PROVINCES, MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPALITIES AND TOWNS LOCATED ON
DOLOMITE
TABLE 9.1.
TABLE 9.2.
TABLE 9.3.
TABLE 9.4.

LIST OF PROVINCES LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

LIST OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS LOCATED ON DOLOMITE
LIST OF MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED ON DOLOMITE
LIST OF PROVINCES TOWNS LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

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TABLE 9.1

LIST OF PROVINCES LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

PROVINCE
LIMPOPO
MPUMALANGA
NORTH WEST
NORTHERN CAPE
GAUTENG
FREE STATE

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TABLE 9.2

LIST OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

ALBERTON
BARBERTON
BARKLY WEST
BENONI
BOKSBURG
BRAKPAN
BRITS
BRITSTOWN
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT
CAROLINA
DELAREYVILLE
DELMAS
GA RANKUWA
GERMISTON
GROBLERSDAL
HAY
HEIDELBERG
HERBERT
HOPETOWN
HUHUDI
JOHANNESBURG
KEMPTON PARK
KIMBERLEY
KLERKSDORP
KROONSTAD
KRUGERSDORP
KUDUMANE
KURUMAN
LETABA 2
LICHTENBURG
LYDENBURG
MADIKWE
MANKWE
MMABATHO
MOKERONG 2

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS
MOKERONG 3
MOUTSE 3
NAPHUNO 1
NAPHUNO 2
NELSPRUIT
NIGEL
OBERHOLZER
PARYS
PELGRIM'S REST
PHALABORWA
PHOKWANI
PIETERSBURG
POSTMASBURG
POTCHEFSTROOM
POTGIETERSRUS
PRETORIA
PRIESKA
RANDFONTEIN
RUSTENBURG
SASOLBURG
SEKHUKHUNELAND
SPRINGS
THABAMOOPO
THABAZIMBI
VANDERBIJLPARK
VENTERSDORP
VEREENIGING
VILJOENSKROON
VREDEFORT
VRYBURG
WARMBAD
WATERBERG
WATERVAL-BOVEN
WESTONARIA
WITRIVIER

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TABLE 9.3

LIST OF MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

MUNICIPALITIES
COMMON NAME
NEW NAME
BARBERTON
UMJINDI
BARKLEY WEST
THUSANANG MUNICIPALITY
BELFAST
HIGHLANDS
BENEDE
BENEDE
BO KAROO
BO KAROO
BRITS
NW372 LOCAL COUNCIL
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT
KUNGWINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
BURGERSFORT/OHRIGSTAD/EASTERN GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY
TUBATSE
BUSHBUCKRIDGE
BUSHBUCKRIDGE MUNICIPALITY
CARLETONVILLE
MERAFONG CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
DANIELSKUIL
DAN-LIME MUNICIPALITY
DELMAS
DELMAS
DIAMONDFIELDS
DIAMONDFIELDS
DMA LOWVELD
DMA LOWVELD
EAST RAND
GREATER EAST RAND METRO
ELLISRAS
LEPHALALE
ELUKWATINI/CAROLINA
ALBERT LUTHULI
GANYESA
KAGISANO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
GRIEKWASTAD
SIYANCUMA MUNICIPALITY
GROBLERSDAL
GREATER GROBLERSDAL MUNICIPALITY
HEIDELBERG
LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
HOEDSPRUIT
DRAKENSBERG MUNICIPALITY
HOPETOWN
ORANJE-KAROO MUNICIPALITY
JOHANNESBURG
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
KALAHARI CBDC
KALAHARI CBDC
KATHU
GAMMAGARA MUNICIPALITY
KGALAGADI
SEGONYANA MUNICIPALITY
KLERKSDORP
KLERKSDORP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
KOSTER
NW374 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
KROONSTAD
MOQHAKA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
KRUGERSDORP
MOGALE CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
KURUMAN
KURUMAN-MOTHIBISTAD MUNICIPALITY
LEBOWAKGOMO
LEPELLE-NKUMPI
LICHTENBURG
LICHTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MAFIKENG
MAFIKENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MARBLE HALL
GREATER MARBLE HALL MUNICIPALITY
MEYERTON
MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MOGWASE
MANKWE-MADIKWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NELSPRUIT
MBOMBELA
NYLSTROOM
MODIMOLLE
PARYS
NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
PIETERSBURG
POLOKWANE
POMFRET
MOLOPO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
POSTMASBURG
RE A IPELA MUNICIPALITY
POTCHEFSTROOM
POTCHEFSTROOM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
POTGIETERSRUS
MOGALAKWENA
PRETORIA
TSHWANE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
PRIESKA
PRIEMANDAY MUNICIPALITY

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COMMON NAME
RANDFONTEIN
REIVILO
RUSTENBURG
SABIE
SASOLBURG
SCHUINSDRAAI NATURE RESERVE
STERKFONTEIN
THABAZIMBI
TZANEEN
VENTERSDORP
VEREENIGING
VRYBURG
WARMBATH
WESTONARIA
ZEERUST

MUNICIPALITIES
NEW NAME
RANDFONTEIN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
GREATER TAUNG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
THABA CHWEU
METSIMAHOLO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
SCHUINSDRAAI NATURE RESERVE
STERKFONTEIN
THABAZIMBI
GREATER TZANEEN MUNICIPALITY
VENTERSDORP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
EMFULENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NALEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
BELA BELA
WESTONARIA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
ZEERUST LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

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TABLE 9.4

LIST OF TOWNS LOCATED ON DOLOMITE

PROVINCE

DISTRICT NAME

MUNICIPAL COMMON
NAME

MUNICIPAL NEW NAME

TOWN NAME

FREE STATE

VREDEFORT

KROONSTAD

MOQHAKA LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

SPES BONA

GAUTENG

ALBERTON

EAST RAND

GREATER EAST
RAND METRO

KATLEHONG

GAUTENG

ALBERTON

EAST RAND

GREATER EAST
RAND METRO

TOKOZA

GAUTENG

BOKSBURG

EAST RAND

GREATER EAST
RAND METRO

VOSLOORUS

GAUTENG

BRONKHORSTSPRUI
T

EAST RAND

GREATER EAST
RAND METRO

BAPSFONTEIN

GAUTENG

JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG

CITY OF
JOHANNESBURG

ELDORADO
PARK

GAUTENG

JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG

CITY OF
JOHANNESBURG

LENASIA

GAUTENG

KEMPTON PARK

EAST RAND

GREATER EAST
RAND METRO

TEMBISA

GAUTENG

OBERHOLZER

CARLETONVILLE

CARLETONVILLE

GAUTENG

OBERHOLZER

CARLETONVILLE

GAUTENG

PRETORIA

PRETORIA

MERAFONG CITY
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
MERAFONG CITY
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
TSHWANE
METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITY

GAUTENG

PRETORIA

PRETORIA

TSHWANE
METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITY

CENTURION

GAUTENG

RANDFONTEIN

RANDFONTEIN

BANK

GAUTENG

RANDFONTEIN

RANDFONTEIN

GAUTENG

VEREENIGING

MEYERTON

RANDFONTEIN
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
RANDFONTEIN
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
MIDVAAL LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

GAUTENG

VEREENIGING

MEYERTON

MIDVAAL LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

MEYERTON

GAUTENG

VEREENIGING

MEYERTON

MIDVAAL LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

RANDVAAL

GAUTENG

WESTONARIA

WESTONARIA

WESTONARIA

LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO

LETABA 2
THABAMOOPO

LEBOWAKGOMO
LEBOWAKGOMO

WESTONARIA
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
LEPELLE-NKUMPI
LEPELLE-NKUMPI

LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO

THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI

THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI

THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI
THABAZIMBI

GANSKUIL
KOEDOESKOP
MIDDELWIT
SENTRUM
THABAZIMBI

WELVERDIEND

ATTERIDGEVILL
E

MOHLAKENG

DALESIDE

THE DOWNS
CHUNIESPOORT

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PROVINCE

DISTRICT NAME

MUNICIPAL COMMON NAME

MUNICIPAL NEW NAME

TOWN NAME

MPUMALANGA
MPUMALANGA

DELMAS
GROBLERSDAL

DELMAS
GROBLERSDAL

DELMAS
GROBLERSDAL

MPUMALANGA

GROBLERSDAL

MARBLE HALL

MPUMALANGA

LYDENBURG

BURGERSFORT/O
HRIGSTAD/EASTE
RN TUBATSE

DELMAS
GREATER
GROBLERSDAL
MUNICIPALITY
GREATER
MARBLE HALL
MUNICIPALITY
GREATER
TUBATSE
MUNICIPALITY

MPUMALANGA
MPUMALANGA

NELSPRUIT
PELGRIM'S REST

NELSPRUIT
SABIE

MBOMBELA
THABA CHWEU

KAAPSEHOOP
GRASKOP

MPUMALANGA

PELGRIM'S REST

SABIE

THABA CHWEU

HENDRIKSDAL

MPUMALANGA

PELGRIM'S REST

SABIE

THABA CHWEU

MAUCHSBERG

MPUMALANGA

PELGRIM'S REST

DMA LOWVELD

DMA LOWVELD

PILGRIMS REST

MPUMALANGA

PELGRIM'S REST

SABIE

THABA CHWEU

SABIE

MPUMALANGA

PELGRIM'S REST

SABIE

THABA CHWEU

VAALHOEK

NORTH WEST

BRITS

BRITS

LOCAL COUNCIL

ASSEN

NORTH WEST

BRITS

BRITS

LOCAL COUNCIL

ATLANTA

NORTH WEST

HUHUDI

POMFRET

MOLOPO LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

POMFRET

NORTH WEST

KLERKSDORP

KLERKSDORP

KLERKSDORP
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

STILFONTEIN

NORTH WEST

KUDUMANE

KURUMAN

KURUMANMOTHIBISTAD
MUNICIPALITY

MOTHIBISTAT

NORTH WEST

KUDUMANE

KGALAGADI

SEGONYANA
MUNICIPALITY

TSINENG

NORTH WEST

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

BAKERVILLE

NORTH WEST

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

CARLSONIA

NORTH WEST

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

ELANDSPUTTE

NORTH WEST

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

ITSOSENG

MARBLE HALL

BRANDDRAAI

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PROVINCE

DISTRICT NAME

MUNICIPAL COMMON NAME

MUNICIPAL NEW NAME

TOWN NAME

NORTH WEST

MADIKWE

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

LEAD MINE

NORTH WEST

MADIKWE

MAFIKENG

MAFIKENG LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

OTTOSHOOP

NORTH WEST

MADIKWE

LICHTENBURG

LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

WONDERMERE

NORTH WEST

PHOKWANI

REIVILO

MADIPELESA

NORTH WEST

PHOKWANI

REIVILO

NORTH WEST

PHOKWANI

REIVILO

NORTH WEST

RUSTENBURG

LICHTENBURG

GREATER TAUNG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
GREATER TAUNG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
GREATER TAUNG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
LICHTENBURG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

NORTH WEST

RUSTENBURG

KOSTER

LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

MERINDOL

NORTH WEST

VENTERSDORP

VENTERSDORP

VENTERSDORP
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

KLERKSKRAAL

NORTH WEST

VENTERSDORP

VENTERSDORP

SWARTPLAAS

NORTH WEST

VRYBURG

VRYBURG

VENTERSDORP
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
(NW401)
NALEDI LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

NORTH WEST

VRYBURG

GANYESA

KAGISANO LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

GELUK

NORTH WEST

VRYBURG

REIVILO

LYKSO

NORTH WEST

VRYBURG

VRYBURG

GREATER TAUNG
LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY
NALEDI LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

NORTH WEST

VRYBURG

VRYBURG

NALEDI LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

TIERKLOOF

NORTHERN
CAPE

BARKLY WEST

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

BLESMANSPOS

NORTHERN
CAPE

BARKLY WEST

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

BLIKFONTEIN

NORTHERN
CAPE

HAY

GRIEKWASTAD

SIYANCUMA
MUNICIPALITY

GRIQUATOWN

NORTHERN
CAPE

HERBERT

GRIEKWASTAD

SIYANCUMA
MUNICIPALITY

CAMPBELL

NORTHERN
CAPE

KURUMAN

KURUMAN

KURUMANMOTHIBISTAD
MUNICIPALITY

BEKKER

NORTHERN
CAPE

KURUMAN

KURUMAN

KURUMANMOTHIBISTAD
MUNICIPALITY

KURUMAN

REIVILO

STEEKDORINGS

GROOTPAN

DE BEERS

SALPETERPAN

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PROVINCE

DISTRICT NAME

MUNICIPAL COMMON NAME

MUNICIPAL NEW NAME

TOWN NAME

NORTHERN
CAPE

KURUMAN

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

LOHATLHA

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

ARIESFONTEIN

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

BEESHOEK

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

BOKKOPPIE

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

DANIELSKUIL

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

GLOSAM

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

LIME ACRES

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

LOHATLHA

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

MOOKANENG

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

POSTMASBURG

RE A IPELA
MUNICIPALITY

PALINGPAN

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

PAPKUIL

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

KATHU

GAMMAGARA
MUNICIPALITY

SISHEN

NORTHERN
CAPE

POSTMASBURG

DANIELSKUIL

DAN-LIME
MUNICIPALITY

SWARTPUTS

NORTH WEST

MADIKWE

ZEERUST

ZEERUST LOCAL
MUNICIPALITY

RAMOTSWA

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APPENDIX 10

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APPENDIX 10
SUBMISSION OF DRAWINGS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT FORMAT FOR INTEGRATION INTO
DEPARTMENTAL GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
GENERAL
PRIMARY DRAWING LAYER SYSTEM
LAYERS CREATED BY CONSULTANT
ELECTRONIC COMPATIBILITY OF DRAWINGS
GIS - GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATE SYSTEM
GIS - PROJECTED COORDINATE SYSTEM
GRID AND GENERAL RULES FOR DRAWINGS TO BE IMPORTED INTO GIS
FIELD DATA COLLECTED BY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) OR SURVEYS
DRAWING FILE NAMES
DIGITAL SUBMISSION
DRAWING AND TEXT FILE LIST

TABLE A10 .1 PRIMARY DRAWING LAYER GROUPS

TABLE A10 .2 CAD DRAWING LAYERS ALREADY DEFINED ON NDPD CAD FILE DATABASE

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1.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
All engineering and related drawings must comply with the standards as set out in PW347,
Civil Engineering Manual of May 2004 or later revisions.

2.

GENERAL
The Department intent to incorporate all as built drawings in a single Geographical
Information System (GIS) and as such requires that drawings shall be submitted in a format
that is compatible with the currently adopted system in ArcGIS suite of programmes.
The ArcGIS suit format of drawings are filename.shp (shape) files and the programme is
compatible to incorporate filename.dxf formats. As such it will thus be a requirement that
all electronic drawings be submitted as follow:

3.

format normally used by consultant (i.e. Caddie, AutoCad, MicroStation, etc. See
PW347 Annexure A2 paragraph 6.5);
dxf.format
pdf (portable document format) format at 300 dpi (dots per inch) minimum (complete
drawing as used for construction).

PRIMARY DRAWING LAYER SYSTEM

The current NDPW drawing layer system contains a 1000 drawing layers with the primary
layer groups as per table A10.1 and the defined layers as per table A10.2
Not all layers have been assigned yet and the consultant needs to assign new layer names
for elements not already in the primary layer system. See paragraph 4 below.
All existing work must be shown on layers with names as currently assigned.
All new work (only new work) must be placed on layers created by the consultant (See
Section 4 below).

4.

LAYERS CREATED BY CONSULTANT

The consultant needs to create new layers for all new work. If the element to be drawn is
already defined on the layers system then the consultants shall create a new layer with the
WCS number as prefix to the existing layer description (e.g. layer with name 20 mm HDPE
Water Line shall now be extended by creating a new layer with name WCS3365_20 mm
HDPE WATER LINE
Only new work shall be on layers with the WCS number prefix. All existing work shall be
indicated on the already defined layers or consultant created layers. If existing elements are
not described in the current layer system then the consultant shall add additional layers with
a WCS number prefix followed by the word EXISTING and then the description of the entity.
(e.g. WCS3365_EXISTING_15 mm HDPE WATER LINE).

5.

ELECTRONIC COMPATIBILITY OF DRAWINGS

The GIS software uses lines, circles, polygons and points to define all drawing elements. As
such must all filename.dxf drawings only contain lines, circles, polygons (closed drawing
elements) or points to be compatible for integration into the GIS program. Drawings
submitted for incorporation into the GIS must be as simplified as possible.
All lines, circles, points or polygons must be drawn spatially (X, Y position) and dimension
wise correct.
In preparing CAD drawings the placing of drawing element attributes (text to describe the
element) in addition to the drawing layer name must conform to the following:
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Lines Circles Polygons Points -

text origin on line

text origin on the centre of circle
text origin in polygon
text origin on point

All circles or polygons must be closed elements. Circles must consist of one single line.
(Test: must be able to delete entire circle as one function.) The hatch function for the
majority of cad programmes can be used to ensure polygons are closed entities. Do not
submit drawings with hatching. Closing of line ends or T-junctions in lines are best extended
by CAD programme snap to functions.
If only the layer with the particular item is switch on in the CAD drawing it must only show that
element and attributes as a line, closed circle, point or closed polygon.
Any element with a common boundary with another element must be drawn as a closed
polygon separate form such other element.
The converting of filename.dxf files to filename.shp files is the separate transfer of each
layer in the CAD environment to a layer in the GIS environment.
Polygons (similar in nature) with a common boundary on the same drawing layer (e.g. stands
in township development, geotechnical zoning, land use demarcations etc.) can be drawn
with a common boundary provided that each polygon is closed and defined by text attributes
with origin of such text inside the polygon.
Polygons that demarcate areas such as geotechnical zones, land use demarcation, pressure
zones etc. must be closed at the extent of the area covered by such zoning. A zone with one
open side is not defined as a zone.
In preparing drawings, only the dimensions wise correct outline (plan view) of a particular
entity must be on the drawing, for example:

Building - Footprint of building must be defined by a single polygon with no

internal lines or connections to other buildings.
Walkway between buildings Footprint of walkway defined by a polygon separate
from building.
Storm water canal around building Dimension correct polygon drawn separate from
building even if it shares a common boundary with the building wall.
Roads Outline of entire road surface, with similar design (e.g. one polygon to define
a bituminous surfaced road and another to define a road with concrete interlocking
brick paving even if the one is an extension of the other. The same for parking
adjacent to a road.
Kerbs Closed polygon with width exactly the same as the kerbs (e.g. 200 mm) for
the area of a particular kerb type. The transition to another kerb shall be defined by
another polygon.
Storm water inlet or manhole Closed polygon or circle exactly to external
dimensions of the manhole to be constructed. No covers, cover slabs etc. must be
within the polygon that defines the structure. Item such as lids or grids must be
drawn on a separate layer that exactly describes such element.
Sewer manholes Same as storm water above.
Sewer gulleys, rodding eyes, inspection eyes, etc. Circular elements with 200 mm
diameter. All different elements on different layers.
Water valve boxes Same as storm water manholes.
Water valves Circular element not exceeding the diameter of the pipe. Different
sizes and types to be on different layers.
Pumps Polygon that shows extent of plinth.
Sewer valves, flow meters, etc Same as water valves.
Dams (concrete) Same as buildings.
Dams (earth) to be defined by two polygons. The internal polygon must show the
maximum water level surface area. The external polygon must define the toe of the
earthworks on the outside slope.
Pipes All pipes or circular conduits for water, sewer, fuel, storm water, cables etc.
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shall be defined as a single line. All lines that define a network such as a water or
sewer system shall be on different layers to define various diameters or types but
must be drawn with the snap to end point function to show a continuous line if all
drawing layers are displayed. If a straight pipe of similar diameter enters and exit
from a manhole, valve or valve chamber or similar structure shall the line be ended
and again be continued at the origin (centre point) of such structure. Similarly shall
lines that joins other lines at an angle be joined by means of snap to middle of line
or snap to end point functions. It also applies to lines that converge in a manhole or
chamber. No breaks may exist in lines that defines a network.
Cables The same as for pipes.
Rectangular or square service ducts Must be drawn as a polygon with exact
dimensions as the plan view of the duct. Various shapes and sizes to be drawn in
different layers.
Storm water canal Draw as polygon with dimensions same as plan view of canal.
Various types, shapes and lining material to be drawn as separate layers.

The following may not be used:

Hatching (solid or line)

Double lines for conduits
Text boxes with arrows
Standard drawing symbols such as valves, manholes etc. These symbols can only be
placed on drawings other than those submitted for GIS incorporation.
Leaders or arrows
Text to show dimensions (element must be drawn exactly to scale)
Dimensioning text. It is only applicable to drawings not submitted for GIS integration.

Text to describe line elements shall be with text origin on line and be as follows:

o
o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

6.

Water pipes (gravity and rising mains)

Pipe number or mark
Internal diameter in mm:
Type
Pressure class
Type material
Design flow per second
Text attribute notation e.g:
14:50mm:HDPE:PN12:PE100:D3pers
Sewer pipes (gravity and rising mains)
Pipe number
Internal diameter mm:
Type
Class
Material type
Slope
Design flow in litre/second:
Design flow in meter per second
70% full flow capacity in /second.
Text attribute notation e.g:
12:100mm:HDPE:PN10:PE100:1in50:DQ2 /s:DF1,2m/s:FQ10,6 /s
Storm water pipes (Same as sewer pipes)

GIS - GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATE SYSTEM

In preparing drawings the following are important:

The way surveyors and the GIS describe coordinates differ..

the x coordinate supplied by surveyors are the y coordinate in the GIS and the y
coordinate supplied by surveyors are the x coordinate in the GIS.
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the GIS defines coordinates as follows:

+X COORD

-X

-Y COORD

-Y
-

7.

The dot represents South africa

The x-axis represents the equator and the y-axis the Greenwhich meridian.
Vertical line crossing the x-axis are lines of longitude and horizontal lines
crossing the y-axis are lines of latitude
Because South Africa is east of the Greenwhich meridian the x coordinate
(longitude) is positive
Because South Africa is south of the equator the y coordinate (latitude) is
negative

GIS - PROJECTED COORDINATE SYSTEM

The coordinate notation that defines a site in Transverse Mercator Central Meridian = 29
(lo 29) can be described as follows:

Site

The site is located west of 29 longitude and south of the equator, therefore the x and
y coordinates will be negative in the Transeverse Mercator projection.
If the site was located east of 29 longitude the x -coordinates would be positive.

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8.

an example of a coordinate from the picture above would be

o
x-coordinate = - 85 800
o
y-coordinate = - 2 913 000

GRID AND GENERAL RULES FOR DRAWINGS TO BE IMPORTED INTO GIS

All drawings submitted by the consultant must be referenced as follow:

All drawings must be done in a grid block as shown below.

The grid block must be in a Transverse Mercator (gauss) projection in WGS 84 datum.
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The x and y (coordinate) values must be given on the drawing

The drawing must not exceed the grid block
The drawing must be supplied as a dxf file format
Drawing units must be meters
Only the actual drawing (points, lines and polygons) must be exported to dxf format
(no title block etc)
North must always be on the top of the page (no rotation are allowed to make
drawing fit on landscape page)
All drawings must be done on the layer system supplied by NDPW.
If a layer does not exist for the feature being drawn it must be added as a new layer
with a descriptive layer name as previously explained.
Only one feature per layer allowed (e.g. only 20 mm HDPE pipes are allowed on a
specific layer. 25 mm HDPE pipes must be drawn on a different layer.
All features drawn must be describing by means of text attributes that clearly defines
the feature. Length of text depend on CAD program capability (generally less than
250 characters).
Points, lines and polygons (closed line features) are allowed.
Line features should be drawn as single lines e.g. only one line must represent a
feature i.e. centre line of a pipe.
The text origin for line features must be placed on the line
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9.

Polygon features should be checked to make sure they are closed.

No hatching must be used to symbolise polygons no fill to be used, only the border
line of polygon
Annotation (text) must be placed in the centre of the polygon with the text origin in
centre of polygon
Point features can be drawn as points or circles such as manholes. If circles are used
the text origin must be placed in the centre of the circle. For point features the text
origin must be placed on the point.
Circles must be completely closed with no hatching.
The projection parameters used for the drawing must be supplied as a text document
with the dxf file.

FIELD DATA COLLECTED BY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) OR SURVEYS

In collecting field data with a GPS the following are important:

10.

Make sure the GPS is set to WGS84 datum before collection of data.
Collected data to be supplied in dbf file format, tab or comma delimited txt file.
Latitude and longitude must be converted to decimal degrees.
Formula for conversion is as follows:
degrees + [((minutes*60) + seconds)/3600]
table columns should contain at least the following fields:
id = unique identifier
x-coord = longitude in decimal degrees
y-coord = latitude in decimal degrees
Data to be supplied in a geographic coordinate system (latitude, longitude) in WGS84
datum or in a Transverse Mercator (gauss) projection in WGS84 datum
If a projection is used all projection parameters must be supplied e.g.:
Projection : Transverse Mercator
Central meridian = 29
Scale factor = 1
False easting = 0
False northing = 0
Datum = Hartebeeshoek 1994 (wgs84)

DRAWING FILE NAMES

The file name of a drawing must correspond exactly with the drawing number as well as the
WCS number of the project. The file name shall be as follow:
WCS NUMBER_project drawing number_drawing number_Additional drawing
notation
e.g.: WCS03215_C3365_25_ PRELIM1. dxf
Please note that all /,\.(,) or- in drawing number must be replaced by an underscore _ in
the file name.
The drawings in the consultants CAD format, dxf format as well as the pdf format with the
same information must have exactly the same name.

11.

DIGITAL SUBMISSION
Drawings must be submitted on CD (compact disk) with the following requirements:
Cover label of disk (not case) shall contain the following information:

WCS no.
Project name
Date
Consultants name
Regional office
Town
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12.

General name of site

Property code of site

DRAWING AND TEXT FILE LIST

Drawing lists shall be compiled in Excel (xls)format with the following headings:
WCS
NO

PROJECT
TITLE

DICIPLINE

DRAWING
NUMBER

DRAWING
TITLE

CAD FILE
NAME

REGIONAL
OFFICE

WCS
NO

PROJECT
TITLE

DICIPLINE

DRAWING
NUMBER

DRAWING
TITLE

TEXT FILE
NAME

DESCRIPTION
OF CONTENT

TOWN

DATE ON
DRAWING

COMPILER
NAME

(Please note the table must not include any merged cells. All cells must be filled irrespective
if a column or row has repeatedly the same entry. All txt files that give information regarding
particular drawing must also be included in the drawing list and shall have the same name as
the drawing file.

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TABLE A10 .1
TABLE A10 .1: PRIMARY DRAWING LAYER GROUPS
DRAWING ELEMENT REFERENCE TYPE GROUPS
TITLE BLOCKS
SITE IDENTIFICATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
SURVEY
CADASTRAL
TOPO CADASTRAL
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
WATER RETICULATION
WATER SOURCE
WATER TREATMENT
WATER MANAGEMENT
SEWER DISPOSAL
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER TREATMENT
STORMWATER RETICULATION
ROAD DESIGN
ROAD MANAGEMENT
ROAD MARKING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD SIGNS
RUNWAY
WASTE DISPOSAL
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
COMMUNICATION
FENCING
EARTH WORKS
MECHANICAL
PNEUMATIC
STEAM
RAIL
BUILDING DEMOLISHED
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING MOBILE
BUILDING REFERENCE
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS RECREATIONAL
BUILDINGS TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
SPORT FACILITY
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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DRAWING ELEMENT REFERENCE TYPE

LAYER NAME

BUILDING DEMOLISHED
BUILDING DEMOLISHED

CONCRETE BASES
CONCRETE SLAB REMOVED
BUILDING
DEMOLISHED STRUCTURES
OLD FOUNDATIONS
FISH POND
FLAG POLES
LOW WALLS
PLANT BOX
RAMPS
RETAINING WALL
CONTAINERS
MOBILE ABLUTIONS
MOBILE UNIT
MOBILE UNITS
BUILDING NAME
BUILDING NUMBERS
FRN NUMBER
STAND NUMBER
BRIDGE
BUILDING HANGER LEAN TO
BUILDINGS
DAMAGED STRUCTURES
INVESTIGATION
FURNACE
HANGERS
KENNEL
MONUMENTS
WATCH TOWERS
CARPORTS WITH ENCLOSING WALLS
LAPA
LAPA
PAVILION
SWIMMING POOLS
CANOPY
CARPORT
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
FUEL PUMPS
FUEL TANKS
PYLON
SUBSTATION
SUBSTATION
TELEPHONE BOOTH
TRANSFORMER
WATCHTOWER
ELECTRICAL SERVITUDE
ERFS

BUILDING DEMOLISHED
BUILDING DEMOLISHED
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING ELEMENTS
BUILDING MOBILE
BUILDING MOBILE
BUILDING MOBILE
BUILDING MOBILE
BUILDING REFERENCE
BUILDING REFERENCE
BUILDING REFERENCE
BUILDING REFERENCE
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS RECREATIONAL
BUILDINGS RECREATIONAL
BUILDINGS RECREATIONAL
BUILDINGS RECREATIONAL
BUILDINGS TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS TEMPORARY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
BUILDINGS UTILITY
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL

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CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
CADASTRAL
COMMUNICATION

FARMS
MAGISTERIAL BOUNDARY
PROVINCIAL BOUNDARY
RIGHT OF WAY SERVITUDE
ROADS SERVITUDE
SEWER SERVITUDE
SMALL HOLDINGS
TOWNS
WATER SERVITUDE
100MM PITCH FIBRE COM CABLE
SLEEVE
110MM PVC SLEEVE PIPE
150MM PVC SLEEVE PIPE
50MM COM CABLES
75MM COM SLEEVE
AERIAL LEVELS
AERIAL MAST
AERIAL SUPPORT POLES
AERIALS
CLEARED AREAS AROUND MASTS
COM CABLE MANHOLES
COMMUNICATION LEVELS
COMMUNICATION OVERHEAD
COMMUNICATION UNDERGROUND
FIBRE H BS POINT
FOUNDATIONS MAST
IDF OR DF POINT
SERVICE MARKER COMMUNICATION
SERVICE MARKER DATA CABLES
SERVICE MARKER TELCOM
TELKOM MANHOLE
TELKOM OVERHEAD
TELKOM POLES
TELKOM UNDERGROUND
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES
SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION NOTES
BOUNDARY OF LOCALITY MAP
BOUNDARY OF PLANNED WORKS
COORDINATE SYSTEM DEFINITION
GRIDS X AND Y AS WELL AS GRID
TEXT
KEY PLANS
NORTH INDICATOR
PRIMARY SITE BOUNDARY
INDICATION
SCALE REFERENCE AND TEXT
TRIG BEACON REFERENCING
BULK EARTH WORKS
AREAS FOR NORMAL DEVELOPMENT
BIOSPHERE ZONES
BOUNDARY OF INVESTIGATION
AREAS

COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
DRAWING ORIENTATION
EARTH WORKS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

ECHO SYSTEM BOUNDARIES

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT NOTE
FAUNA AND FLORA PROTECTED
AREAS
HERITAGE SITES
SANCTUARIES
SENSITIVE AREAS TO BE EXCLUDED
FROM DEVELOPMENT
ELECTRICAL LEVELS
ELECTRICAL MANHOLES
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES
UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL SLEEVES
LAMP POLES
POLE
SERVICE MARKER ELECTRICAL
SUBSTATION NOT BUILDING
GENERATOR
MUNICIPAL CONNECTION
UPS PLANT
CONCRETE GUNNITE FENCING
CONCRETE PALISADE FENCING
GATES PEDESTRIAN
GATES VEHICLE
PRECAST CONCRETE FENCING
STEEL FENCING 1,2 M DIAMOND
MESH
STEEL FENCING 2,4 M DIAMOND
MESH
STEEL PALISADE FENCING
ABANDONED LAND AS RESULT OF
MINING
AUGER HOLE
BOREHOLES
CORE DRILLING HOLES
DOLINES
FILE REFERENCE
GEOLOGICAL AREA'S
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL ZONES AND
DESCRIPTION
GRAVITY BOUNDARIES
GRAVITY CONTOURS
GRAVITY POINTS
GROUND WATER CONTOURS
GROUND WATER LEVELS
NOTES
REPORT AREAS
RISK ZONES
SCANNED IMAGES

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL RETICULATION
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
FENCING
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
MECHANICAL
PNEUMATIC
PNEUMATIC
PNEUMATIC
RAIL
ROAD DESIGN

SINKHOLES
TEST PITS
UNDER MINING
WATER COMPARTMENTS
CRANES
AIR TANKS
COMPRESSOR
PNEUMATIC PIPES
PROPOSED RAILWAY LINE
ROAD CENTER LINE, CHAINAGE AND
LEVEL
ROAD GRADIENTS
ROAD SIGHT DISTANCE
ROAD VERTICAL CURVES
TRAFFIC CONFLICT NODES
TRAFFIC FLOW DIRECTION
INDICATORS
TRAFFIC FLOW VOLUMES
BOLLARDS
ROAD MARKING BLUE (100 MM WIDE)
ROAD MARKING RED (100 MM WIDE)
ROAD MARKING WHITE (100 MM
WIDE)
ROAD MARKING YELLOW (100 MM
WIDE)
COVERED WALKWAY
ENTRANCE ROADS
FOOT PATHS
GRAVEL ROADS
KERBS
MAIN ROAD
PARKING BITUMINOUS
PARKING CONCRETE
PARKING EARTH
PARKING GRASS
PARKING GRAVEL
PARKING INTERLOCKING PAVING
PAVING
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BITUMINOUS
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY CONCRETE
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY EARTH
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY GRAVEL
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY PAVING CLAY
BRICK
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY PAVING
CONCRETE BRICK
PROPOSED NEW ROADS
RELATED DRAWINGS
ROAD PAVING KERB LEVELS
TRAIN TRACKS
BOARDS

ROAD DESIGN
ROAD DESIGN
ROAD DESIGN
ROAD MANAGEMENT
ROAD MANAGEMENT
ROAD MANAGEMENT
ROAD MARKING
ROAD MARKING
ROAD MARKING
ROAD MARKING
ROAD MARKING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD PAVING
ROAD SIGNS

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ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
ROAD SIGNS
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAY
RUNWAYS
SEWER DISPOSAL
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION

FILE REFERENCE
NOTES
ROAD NAMES
ROAD REFERENCE MARKER
ROAD SIGN BOARDS
ROBOTS
SIGNS
STREET POLES
ARRESTOR NET
HARD STANDS
RUNWAY LIGHTS
TAXI WAY
TURN CIRCLES
WIND SOCK
RUNWAYS
HELIPAD
MUNICIPAL SEWER MAIN
110MM CLAY PIPE
110MM HDPE PIPE
110MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
110MM UPVC PIPE
150MM AC PIPE
160MM CLAY PIPE
160MM HDPE PIPE
160MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
160MM UPVC PIPE
200MM AC PIPE
200MM CLAY PIPE
200MM HDPE SEWER
200MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
250MM CLAY PIPE
250MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
300MM AC PIPE
300MM CLAY PIPE
300MM HDPE PIPE
300MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
300MM UPVC PIPE
375MM CLAY PIPE
75MM AC PIPE
75MM PVC PIPE
90MM UNKNOWN PIPE TYPE
CE AND IE
CONCRETE SEWER MANHOLES
CONSERVANCY TANK
CONTROL CHAMBER
END CAP
EXTERNAL SEWER LAYOUT
GENERAL TEXT
GREASE TRAP
GULLEY
HDPE MANHOLES

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SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
SEWER RETICULATION
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SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT
SEWER TREATMENT

INTERNAL SEWER LAYOUT

OIL PITS
OLD SYSTEM REMOVED
PIPE CAST IN CONCRETE
PIPES CAMERA INSPECTED
PIT LATRINES
PUMP LINE
PUMP STATION
RELATED DRAWINGS SEWER
SEPTIC TANKS
SERVICE MARKER SEWER
SEWER DAMAGED PIPE
SEWER LEVELS
SEWER SLEEVE PIPE
BIOFILTERS
CLARIFIERS
DIGESTERS
EVAPORATION PONDS
HUMUS TANKS
MACERATORS
MATURATION PONDS
PRIMARY SETTLEMENT UNIT
PUMP CHAMBERS NOT BUILDINGS
SEWERAGE PRIMARY SCREENING
UNIT
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
JUSTICE BUILDING
MILITARY UNITS
POLICE STATION
GOLF GREENS
PARADE GROUND
SPORT GROUNDS RUGBY, TENNIS,
CRICKET
SPORT FIELD
STEAM PIPES
STEAM PLANT
1000MM AC SW PIPE
1000MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
1000MM HDPE PIPE
1000MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
100MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
1050MM CONCRETE PIPE
110MM AC PIPE
110MM STEEL PIPE
110MM UPVC PIPE
1200MM CONCRETE PIPE
1200MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
1300MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
1300MMAC PIPE
1350MM CONCRETE PIPE
1500MM CON PIPE
1500MM WIDE CON CHANNEL

SITE IDENTIFICATION
SITE IDENTIFICATION
SITE IDENTIFICATION
SITE IDENTIFICATION
SPORT FACILITY
SPORT FACILITY
SPORT FACILITY
SPORT FACILITY
STEAM
STEAM
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION
STORMWATER RETICULATION

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150MM AC PIPE
160MM AC SW PIPE
160MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
160MM UPVC PIPE
1700MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
1800MM CON PIPE
2000MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
2000MM ROUND CHANNEL
2000MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
200MM AC PIPE
200MM DIA AC PIPE
200MM DIA CLAY PIPE
200MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
200MM UPVC PIPE
250MM AC PIPE
250MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
3000MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
300MM AC PIPE
300MM CONCRETE PIPE
300MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
300MM HDPE PIPE
300MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
350MM AC PIPE
350MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
375MM CONCRETE PIPE
400MM AC PIPE
400MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
450MM AC SW PIPE
450MM CONCRETE PIPE
450MM HDPE PIPE
4900MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
500MM AC PIPE
500MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
500MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
525MM CONCRETE PIPE
550MM HDPE PIPE
600MM AC PIPE
600MM CONCRETE PIPE
600MM DIA PVC PIPE
600MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
675MM CONCRETE PIPE
750MM CONCRETE PIPE
750MM WIDE CON CHANNEL
75MM DIA AC PIPE
800MM AC PIPE
800MM DIA UNKNOWN TYPE
825MM CONCRETE PIPE
900MM CONCRETE PIPE
CAMERA INSPECTION
CATCH PITS
DAMAGED SECTIONS

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EARTH CHANNELS
EARTH DRAIN
GENERAL TEXT
GRID INLET
HEAD WALLS
KERB INLETS
OPEN CHANNELS
OUTLETS WALLS , FENCES
PIPES
PIT
PONDING WATER
RELATED DRAWINGS STORMWATER
REMOVED SYSTEMS
ROCK FILL
SERVICE DUCTS, SHAFTS AND
SLEEVES
SERVICE MARKER STORMWATER
STILLING BASINS
STORMWATER LAYOUT
STORMWATER LEVELS
STORMWATER MANHOLE
STORMWATER SUMPS
SURFACE BREAKING UP
UNCONFIRMED SW LAYOUT
UNCONFIRMED SW MANHOLE
CONTOURS
NEWLY PLACED SURVEY STATIONS
FOR PROJECT
SPOT LEVELS
SURVEY STATIONS NOT ON SITE
EXISTING
SURVEY STATIONS ON SITE EXISTING
NOTES
TITLE BLOCK
DRAINAGE PATHS MAJOR
DRAINAGE PATHS MINOR
RIVERS
STREAMS
1:10 YEAR FLOOD LINE
1:100 YEAR FLOOD LINE
1:2 YEAR FLOOD LINE
1:20 YEAR FLOOD LINE
1:5 YEAR FLOOD LINE
1:50 YEAR FLOOD LINE
FLOOD LINES
ANTICIPATED FUTURE LAND USE
AREAS NOT TO BE DEVELOPED
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AREAS
LAND USE PLANNING
OFFICE ZONES
RECREATIONAL ZONES
RESIDENTIAL ZONES

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SURVEY
SURVEY
TITLE BLOCKS
TITLE BLOCKS
TOPO CADASTRAL
TOPO CADASTRAL
TOPO CADASTRAL
TOPO CADASTRAL
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWN PLANNING FLOOD LINES
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
TOWNSHIP PLANNING
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TOWNSHIP PLANNING

WORKSHOP AND TECHNICAL

RELATED AREAS
LANDFILL UNITS
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE BOUNDARY
WATER PRESSURE ZONES
100MM AC PIPE
100MM STEEL OVERHEAD PIPES
100MM STEEL PIPE
110MM HDPE CLASS 12
110MM PVC PIPE
150MM AC PIPE
150MM STEEL OVERHEAD PIPES
150MM STEEL PIPE
15MM STEEL PIPE
160MM HDPE CLASS 12
160MM PVC PIPE
200MM AC PIPE
200MM HDPE CLASS 12
200MM PVC PIPE
200MM STEEL PIPE
20MM HDPE WATER LINE
20MM STEEL PIPE
225MM AC WATER PIPE
225MM STEEL PIPE
250MM AC PIPE
250MM STEEL PIPE
25MM AC PIPE
25MM GI STEEL OVERHEAD
25MM HDPE WATER LINE
25MM STEEL PIPE
280MM HDPE CLASS 12
280MM HDPE SLEEVE PIPE CLASS 6
300MM AC WATER PIPE
32MM AC PIPE
32MM GI STEEL OVERHEAD
32MM HDPE WATER LINE
32MM STEEL PIPE
350MM AC WATER PIPES
375MM AC WATER PIPE
40MM HDPE WATER LINE
40MM PVC PIPE
40MM STEEL PIPE
50MM AC WATER PIPES
50MM HDPE CLASS 12
50MM PVC PIPE
50MM STEEL OVERHEAD PIPES
50MM STEEL PIPE
75MM AC PIPE
75MM AC WATER PIPES
75MM STEEL WATER PIPES

WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WATER MANAGEMENT
WATER RETICULATION
WATER RETICULATION
WATER RETICULATION
WATER RETICULATION
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80MM HDPE CLASS 12

80MM STEEL OVERHEAD PIPES
80MM STEEL PIPE
90MM UPVC WATER PIPE
DUCTS AND SLEEVES
ELEVATED TOWERS
END CAP
EXTERNAL WATER LAYOUT
UNKNOWN PIPE
FIRE HOSE REELS
FIRE HYDRANT
FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE MAINS
GARDEN STAND PIPE
GATE VALVE
GENERAL TEXT
INTERNAL WATER LAYOUT
MAIN VALVE BOOSTER PUMPS
MANHOLE WATER
OLD REMOVED SYSTEMS
PIPES ABOVE NGL
PIPING ABOVE NGL
REDUCER
SERVICE MARKER WATER
SLEEVE PIPES
STOP TAP
STOP VALVE
TAPS
UNCONFIRMED WATER LAYOUT
UNKNOWN PIPE
VALVE BOX
WATER LAYOUT LEVELS
WATER METER
WATER PUMP
WATER TANKS
BOREHOLE AND CAPACITY
BOREHOLE PUMP
BOREHOLES
CLAY LINED DAMS OR PONDS
CONCRETE DAM WALL
CONCRETE DAMS
EARTH DAM
EARTH DAM WALL
LINED DAMS OR PONDS
MAIN WATER FEED AREA
MUNICIPAL MAIN WATER SUPPLY
MUNICIPAL WATER CONNECTION
MUNICIPAL WATER RESERVOIRS
POTENTIAL WATER SOURCES
PRIVATE BOREHOLES
PRIVATE DAMS

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WATER RETICULATION
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WATER SOURCE
WATER SOURCE
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WATER SOURCE
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WATER SOURCE
WATER SOURCE
WATER SOURCE
WATER SOURCE
WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT

RESERVOIR
WATER BOARD DAMS
WATER BOARD PIPES
WATER POINTS AT RIVERS
CLARIFIERS
DOSING UNITS
PUMP STATIONS OTHER THAN
BUILDING
SAND FILTERS
SETTLEMENT UNITS
WATER PURIFICATION PLANT
BOUNDARY

WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT
WATER TREATMENT

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APPENDIX 11
PRELIMINARY BILLS OF QUANTITY
(Note all SABS referencing shall also refer to the latest SANS specification)

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