WATER

INTRODUCTION

“Access to a secure, safe and sufficient source of fresh water is a fundamental requirement for the survival, well-being and socioeconomic development of all humanity. Yet, we continue to act as if fresh water were a perpetually abundant resource. It is not.” – Kofi Annan

At Bigen Africa, we think smarter about infrastructure development – and our solutions span the entire life-cycle of water cycle projects. We combine integrated and sustainable development partnerships which gives our clients the advantage of, not only tailored infrastructure onsite, but sustainable projects in the context of their broader socioeconomic environment whilst aiming to improve the quality of life and meeting the millennium development goals.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

Bigen Africa integrates the entire value chain in a water and sanitation infrastructure development project through in-house capabilities and strategic partnerships – from project preparation through feasibility studies and implementation, construction supervision to on-going asset management.

We believe that the success of any cost effective and sustainable water and sanitation system starts with the true integration of four cornerstones of civil society and sustainable communities, namely, social, institutional, financial, and physical elements. Furthermore, we provide clients with a complete solution based on our intimate understanding of the water requirements of governments, local authorities, mines and industries.

OUR WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES INCLUDE:

Water Engineering Services

• Water treatment
• Bulk pipelines
• Water reticulation mains
• Water pumping stations
• Water reservoirs
• Hydrology and dams
• Geohydrology
• Water conservation and demand management
• Water master planning
• Rural water supply

Sanitation Engineering Services

• Waste water treatment
• Outfall sewers and rising mains
• Waste water pumping stations
• Sewerage master planning
• Rural sanitation

Mining and Industrial Water Engineering Services

• Mining and industrial waste water treatment
• Mining and industrial water conservation and demand management
• Mining water system modelling

Solid Waste Engineering Services

• Solid waste management

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Our internal offerings are enhanced through on-going development of partnerships that include a range of specialist capabilities.

OUR PEOPLE

Our reputation in water services rests on smart thinking and decisive action from a team of talented experts equipped with a wealth of knowledge to provide you with the best solutions across a wide range of water and sanitation. Our in-depth technical knowledge and management skills are a result of accumulating over decades, relevant experience and know-how – and ultimately a passion for innovation, adding value and improving the quality of life of users of water services.

OUR PROJECTS

Our current project portfolio includes projects for national governments in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe where large water transfer and treatment schemes are being developed. Our team is also implementing a number of projects for local and metropolitan municipalities to expand the capacity of their water treatment systems, distribution systems and sanitation systems. A number of projects are being implemented for mining and industrial clients where water systems are developed to source, transfer, treat and re-use water in the most cost effective and suitable way.

Contact PERSONS

Dr. Mias van Der Walt
Tel: +27 (0) 12 843 9085
Fax: +27 (0) 12 843 9000
E-mail: mias.vanderwalt@bigenafrica.com

Mr Ian Bettesworth
Tel: +27 (0) 12 842 8811
Fax: +27 (0) 12 843 9000
E-mail: ian.bettesworth@bigenafrica.com