LOCATION: Swakopmund
Platz am Meer consists of a two-level shopping Centre, offices, 3 levels of luxury apartments and a two-level parking structure. A new breakwater with boat launch was also constructed as a barrier against the ocean. The estimated quantities of material that went into completing the project is;
– 30MPa Concrete = 17 800m³
– Formwork = 49 200m²
– Roof Sheeting / Cladding = 4 225m²
– 7MPa Bricks = 2 785 000 bricks
– Pavers = 40 350 m²
Granite boulders for breakwater = 48 000m³
Mass earthworks to form the platform and major retaining wall was constructed to form a barrier against the Atlantic Ocean. The cement used was 32.5N and 42.5N CEM II Ohorongo Cement, and most of the concrete was ready-mix provided and most of the concrete was ready-mix provided by Q-Crete.
Platz am Meer is a Namibian landmark that the local community can be proud of, granting opportunities, employment and business initiatives.
Photos and Information provided by Namibia Construction (Pty) Ltd.
