Carolina Water Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW)
Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa

The Carolina Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is a infrastructure project designed to expand wastewater treatment capacity and strengthen water management in the Carolina region of Mpumalanga. The project required the construction of robust water retaining structures, including high walls and columns, with an emphasis on efficiency, safety, and reliable concrete finishes. PERI partnered with the main contractor, CHB Group, to provide formwork solutions that ensured rapid progress and long-term durability.

Location

Carolina, Mpumalanga

Project participants

Main Contractor: : CHB Group

Overall project view:

Aerial view of the Carolina WWTW facility under construction, where around 20 tons of PERI HANDSET Alpha equipment is supporting the rapid erection of walls and columns.
About the project:

The wastewater treatment works in Carolina enhances regional infrastructure by adding new water retaining structures for improved capacity.
HANDSET Alpha application:

Close-up of HANDSET Alpha panels in use for 5.3 m wall pours. The lightweight system enables fast 2-day cycles without cranes.
Inlet Construction:

Application of PERI HANDSET Alpha on the inlet delivered a consistent standard concrete finish across the retaining walls
Efficient construction:

PERI’s engineered solutions combined with lightweight systems deliver faster cycle times, cost savings, and safe handling for the client.