THIS PROJECT IS TO SUSTAIN THE CURRENT CAPACITY
<p>Maydon Wharf is the largest Break Bulk and Dry Bulk precinct in the Port of Durban and in the TNPA ports system. Seven of the 15 berths were constructed 60 years ago of steel sheet piles that are now heavily corroded and at high risk of structural failure. Piecemeal repairs cannot guarantee the structural integrity of the quay walls as they have deteriorated severely and reached the end of their serviceable life. Although restrictions have been placed on the operational loading of these quays to ensure short term safety, they must be replaced as soon as possible for on going sustainable operations.<br />
The scope entails the construction of 7 combi steel pile quay walls, inclined grouted anchors with associated cope beams, quayside paving, bollards, fenders and new services. The berths will be dredged and deepened to -14.5m CD with rock scour protection.<br />
Phase 1 of the project required the extension of Berth 12 by 12m into the harbour to align with Berths 13 -15 and to create an additional deep water berth to handle large vessels.<br />
Phase 2 entails the reconstruction and deepening of berths 1 -4, 13 & 14.<br />
Capacity:<br />
This project is to sustain the current capacity</p>