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Second Pier , full volume pour![]()
Pier 3 under the move-in plunge pool beneath the dam wall,![]()
Pier 3 being floated off submerged lift into plunge pool area![]()
Pier 2 in place preparing for 2400 mm pour![showing main and coffer dam with the emptying plunge pool getting ready for reshaping]( "Coffer dam view.")
View of the coffer dam from the plunge pool side![20 meters deep from the water level at the bottom of the hole]( "Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping Project")
20 meters deep from the water level at the bottom of the hole![concrete base establishment]( "Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping Project")
concrete base establishment![Fault line concreted closed]( "Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping Project")
Fault line concreted closed![plunge pool refilled]( "Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping Project")
Kariba plunge pool refilled
Project Information
Requirements
Reshape the plunge pool to improve water flow and structural integrity
Install multiple piers to support the reshaping process.
Construct a coffer dam for safe working conditions.
Ensure minimal disruption to the dam’s operations and surrounding environment.
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Solutions
PERI provided specialized formwork and scaffolding solutions tailored to the unique demands of the Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping project
• Single Side Formwork: For the construction of piers, ensuring stability and precision
• CB Brackets and Soldier Supports: To facilitate safe and efficient concrete pours at various heights.
• TRIO Formwork System: The TRIO formwork system was used for shuttering concrete, meeting the required pour height, and allowing for the casting of concrete while floating on the pool.
• QUICKSTAGE System: Used for access and support, ensuring safe and efficient movement of personnel and materials around the construction site.
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Customer benefits
• Enhanced Safety: Secure working conditions due to robust formwork and support systems.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined construction processes, leading to timely project completion.
• Cost Savings: Efficient resource management and reduced labour costs through innovative construction methods.
• Structural Integrity: Improved durability and performance of the plunge pool, ensuring long-term safety.
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