Plunge Pool Reshaping
Kariba Dam, , Zambia

The Kariba Plunge Pool Reshaping project, undertaken by Razel-Bec. The project involved the meticulous reshaping of the plunge pool at the Kariba Dam, an essential infrastructure upgrade to ensure the dam's continued safety and functionality. Key activities included the installation of piers, construction of a coffer dam, and extensive dewatering efforts​​ .

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Specialist Contractor: Razel-Bec
  • 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

    View of the coffer dam from the plunge pool side

  • 20 meters deep from the water level at the bottom of the hole

    20 meters deep from the water level at the bottom of the hole

  • concrete base establishment

    concrete base establishment

  • Fault line concreted closed

    Fault line concreted closed

  • plunge pool refilled

    Kariba plunge pool refilled

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