The 375 metre long world class Siphofaneni Bridge
The firm was awarded the “Transportation Engineering Award” for the role it played in the construction of the Siphofaneni Bridge as well as the Project Manager of the Year” and “Young Civil Engineer of the Year” award.
The awards provide an opportunity for companies and individual engineers to showcase their achievements by giving recognition to well-engineered civil projects that portray the art and science of civil engineering.
The Siphofaneni Bridge
At the official inauguration of the Siphofaneni Bridge, King Mswati III of Swaziland said it would help set the standard for infrastructure projects in the country, describing it as innovative and world-class.
“In designing the bridge, the team used a design thinking approach which resulted in cost savings and a simpler construction method,” says Ferdi Nell, Aurecon Managing Director – Africa.
Aurecon carried out the preliminary and detailed design, assistance with tender evaluation and construction supervision for the project, which formed part of a larger agreement between Swaziland and the European Union, to develop the transportation infrastructure for the sugar industry.
Project Manager of the Year Award
The winner of the project manager of the year award was Principal Denzel Maduray. Maduray leads the program advisory team at Aurecon’s Johannesburg office, as well as the project and construction management service line.
He also sits on the board of the Construction Industry Development Board, a role in which he sees himself helping to further the advancement of emerging contractors and consultants.
Young Engineer of the Year
Senior Structural Engineer, Pierre van der Spuy, walked away with the Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award.
A structural engineer who specialises in bridge design, Van der Spuy’s expertise extends to the design of wind turbine foundations and coastal structures. Since joining Aurecon, he’s worked on projects across Africa, in the United Arab Emirates and in Australia.
Van der Spuy has served on various SAICE committees and regularly acts as external examiner for undergraduate and master’s projects at Stellenbosch University. He also assists in the review of professional engineer (PrEng) applications for the Engineering Council of South Africa.
