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As one of the first bus rapid transit systems in Africa, the Rea Vaya bus system kicked into operation in 2010 and has since seen a massive expansion across the greater Johannesburg area. Meaning 'We are going' in Scamto, the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system links the Johannesburg CBD to Braamfontein and Soweto with current expansion projects planned which will link Sandton, Rosebank and Midrand.
2018
Construction World 2018 Best Project: Upgrade of N11 between Middelburg and Loskop
HHO are proud to reflect on receiving two awards for 2018. Both awards are for design upgrades of the 54km of road between Middelburg and Loskopdam (N11 - Section 10) in the province of Mpumalanga. HHO wins Highly Commended award at the Construction World Best Projects Awards 2018. The HHO team: Bongani Matlala, Rirhandzu Mangotlo and Donovan Hugo (CEO) Photo courtesy of Crown Publications
CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Award 2018
HHO wins Commendation award at the CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards 2018. The HHO team: Rirhandzu Mangotlo (Assistant Resident Engineer), Donovan Hugo (Contract Engineer), Rian Ilse (Resident Engineer), Makotsene Mukwamataba (Design Engineer), Meggyn Marot (AON) and Bongani Matlala (Assistant Resident Engineer) Photo courtesy of CESA
2017
HHO congratulates our client, Rabie Property Group, on this prestigious award
Century City Square, the new all-green commercial and hospitality hub of Century City, received the prestigious SAPOA Property Development Award for Innovative Excellence in the mixed use category at the 2017 SAPOA Convention in Cape Town on Thursday, 22 June 2017. The R1 billion development has also been awarded a 4-Star Green Star – Custom Mixed Use Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa. It was the first development in the Western Cape to be awarded this rating and only the second in the country. hho congratulates our client, Rabie Property Group, and is proud to be part of the team that delivered this project.
2016
CESA AON 2016 Engineering Excellence Commendation for the MyCiTi Station and facilities at Century City
In August HHO was proud to receive a CESA AON 2016 Engineering Excellence Commendation for the MyCiTi Station and facilities at Century City. We joined our client, Rabie Property Group, in celebrating this in recognition of the essential role public transport plays in quality urban developments. Pictured here with the award is, from left to right: Chris Blackshaw, Chief Executive of the Century City Property Owners' Association Colin Green, Director of Rabie Property Group Andre Frieslaar, Susan Smit and John Jones of HHO Africa
2015
Corobrik ILASA Award of Excellence for Blaawberg Road MyCiti Project (In association with Planning Partners)
Corobrik ILASA Award of Excellence for Blaawberg Road MyCiti Project (In association with Planning Partners)
SAICE/SAFCEC Environmental Engineering Award for the Cederberg Nature Reserve
The Cederberg Nature Reserve Project is a R20 million investment by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) into an upgrade of the Algeria Campsite, operated by Cape Nature in the Cederberg Wilderness Area. At the Annual SAICE SAFCEC Awards 2015, held at the Bay Hotel on 8 October 2015, this project walked away with the National Award for Environmental Engineering.
2014
Makotsene Makgalemele receives the CESA Young Engineer of the Year Award
Makotsene Makgalemele was announced winner of the CESA Young Engineer of the Year 2014 at a gala event in Midrand. Her award recognises an outstanding performance in technical and educational performance, as well as her contribution to sustainable development, social responsibilities and her involvement in the community.
SAICE Western Cape Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering
SAICE Western Cape Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering for the MyCiTi BRT System The Blaauwberg and Potsdam Roads Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) Project was presented with the 2014 SAICE Regional Award for Technical Excellence in Civil Engineering at the Western Cape Branch Annual Dinner held at Kelvin Grove on 7 October 2014. The Award adds to the growing list of accolades HHO Africa and the MyCITI team have received for the Atlantis Corridor 'MyCITI' IRT System. HHO, in partnership with its client, the City of Cape Town, and a large team of sub-consultants, have been instrumental in developing a world-class public transport network along the Atlantis Corridor since first appointed in 2007. Receiving the SAICE Regional Award for Technical Excellence, HHO were joined by the City of Cape Town, our client and Martin & East, the contractor on both projects. Pictured here on the evening are Ron Haiden (City of Cape Town), Dave Hugo (City of Cape Town), Leon Bester (HHO), Susan Smit (HHO), Lawrence Tennis (Martin & East) and André Frieslaar (HHO). Photo courtesy of Angus Rule
SAICE Lidwala Transportation Division Award 2014 - Blaauwberg and Potsdam Roads Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) Project.
The HHO MyCITI Team were honoured to also receive the SAICE Lidwala Transportation Division Award for 2014, for the Blaauwberg and Potsdam Roads Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) Project. This award is further recognition of the massive team effort by the City of Cape Town, the multi-disciplinary team of consultants and the contractor, Martin & East to bringing quality public transport to Cape Town. Pictured here at the SAICE National Awards 2014 Gala Event at the ICC in Durban in October this year, are André Frieslaar and Susan Smit, receiving congratulations from Manglin Pillay, CEO of SAICE. Photo courtesy of SAICE
2013
SAICE Awards: Technical Excellence Category
SAICE Awards: Technical Excellence Category for the MyCiti BRT System.
Andre Frieslaar receives the SAICE Civil Engineer of the Year Award
Andre Frieslaar receives the SAICE Civil Engineer of the Year Award
John Redding Jones receives Chairman’s Award from the SAICE Transportation Division
John Redding Jones receives Chairman’s Award from the SAICE Transportation Division
2012
SAICE Awards: Technical Excellence Category
Koeberg Interchange Upgrading wins the SAICE Awards: Technical Excellence Category
CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Award. Winner in category of Projects with a value in excess of R250 million
Koeberg Interchange Upgrading wins the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Award. Winner in category of Projects with a value in excess of R250 million
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence
Koeberg Interchange Upgrading wins the SAICE Regional Award for Excellence.
2011
SAICE Western Cape Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering
Koeberg Interchange Upgrading wins the SAICE Western Cape Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering.
Construction World Award. Winner in 2011 Best Projects category, Civil Engineering and Building Contractors
Koeberg Interchange Upgrading wins the Construction World Award. Winner in 2011 Best Projects category, Civil Engineering and Building Contractors
2009
Fulton Award for Excellence in Concrete. Commendation in the Civil Engineering category for the 11km long continuously reinforced concrete (CRC) pavement of the mountain pass.
Ugie – Langeni Mountain Pass wins the Fulton Award for Excellence in Concrete. Commendation in the Civil Engineering category for the 11km long continuously reinforced concrete (CRC) pavement of the mountain pass.
Fulton Award for Excellence in Concrete. Commendation in Construction Techniques for the design and construction of the 245m long viaduct over an indigenous forest and gorge.
Ugie – Langeni Mountain Pass wins the Fulton Award for Excellence in Concrete. Commendation in Construction Techniques for the design and construction of the 245m long viaduct over an indigenous forest and gorge.
SAPOA Award for Innovation and Excellence in Residential Property Development
Bougain Villas wins the SAPOA Award for Innovation and Excellence in Residential Property Development to the Rabie Property Group. HHO Africa were the consulting Engineers to this project
2007
The Vinci International Awards for innovation, special jury prize
HHO was awarded the Vinci International Awards for innovation - a special jury prize recognized the use of anchored soil nails in the design and implementation of a large reinforced retaining wall as part of a road and viaduct project between Ugie and Langeni in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
SAPOA Award for Innovation and Excellence Social/ Environmental Impact Development Award Category
Nelson Mandela Museum & Heritage Centre wins the SAPOA Award for Innovation and Excellence Social/ Environmental Impact Development Award Category
Gansbaai – Bredasdorp upgrading contract). S.A. Institute of Architecture
Gansbaai – Bredasdorp upgrading contract). S.A. Institute of Architecture. (In association with Piet Louw : Urban Designers & Planners and OvP Landscape Architects)
2004
Hostels to Homes Programme Cape Town
Impumelelo Innovations Award Trust : Certificate of Excellence in urban infrastructure design & implementation
2003
Mthatha Peri-Urban Water Supply Scheme
SAICE Regional Award in Civil Engineering (with Arcus Gibb & Kula Development Facilitators). Award for engineering excellence for community based projects
1999
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Upgrading
EPPIC National Premium Award for Excellence in Integrated Environmental Planning
1998
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Upgrading
Fulton Commendation for Excellence in the Use of Concrete
1997
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Upgrading
SAICE National Award for Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement in Technical Excellence
1994
Cape Town Olympic Planning
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering (with Ove Arup)
1991
Upgrading of the N2 Highway through the Tsitsikamma Forest
EPPIC Regional Award for Environmental Excellence
1990
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering
1989
Lenasia Interchange Concrete Bridge
Fulton Award. Commendation for Excellence in the use of Concrete Presented by the Concrete Society of South Africa – 1989
1988
Blue Downs Residential Township
National Homebuilders of South Africa Award 1988 for the Best Residential Development
1987
Big Bend Usutu River Bridge, Swaziland
Fulton Award. Commendation for Excellence in the use of Concrete Presented by the Concrete Society of South Africa – 1987
Storms River Bridge Widening & Rehabilitation
South Africa Institute of Steel Construction Award – 1987; and SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering – 1987
1986
Double Track Railway Tunnel at Isangoyana
Zululand Engineering Association Award – 1986
1985
Bicycle Demonstration Project
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering – 1985
1984
Voortrekker Road-over-Rail Bridge, Salt River
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering – 1984
1983
Sir Lowry’s Pass Road Widening
SAICE Regional Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering – 1983
1982
Concrete Launching Nose for Mzimkulu Bridge
SAICE Merit Award – 1982
1981
Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme
SAICE Award for the most outstanding Civil Engineering achievement 1981 (In association with Sir Alexander Gibb)
1980
Broadhurst Elevated Water Tower, Botswana
SAICE Merit Award – 1980