Studies
Proper research and feasibility studies are fundamental to the success of any project. Our extensive services include needs analysis, pre-feasibility studies and bankable feasibility studies in various fields including infrastructure development, industrial, logistics, transportation and trade-off studies between various transport options especially in the mining sector, as well as commercial and residential development projects. We…
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The project aims to investigate and establish the cause of the high volume of freshwater intrusion to the oxidation ponds and possible other causes for the overflowing of the oxidation ponds in Okalongo. Services provided: The project scope included: Investigate the cause of the high volume of freshwater flow into the ponds Establish a possible…
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The assessment of the bulk water scheme was conducted in 2016 and a full assessment of assets, operational requirements and maintenance was done. Surveys and field work provided valuable base data which was used to forecast the demand on the water supply. The study provided planning data to the employer in order to plan for…
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The Ondangwa Town Council expressed the urgent need to upgrade their bulk water supply system to support their infrastructure development initiatives and to sustain future growth of the town. The Town Council further experienced a number of operational and maintenance challenges on the current water supply system and Lithon Project Consultants compiled a Water Master…
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Lithon Project Consultants was appointed by Namwater to do a situation assessment of a proposed Bulk Water Supply Scheme in Katwitwi in the north of Namibia. The services provided under this investigation are summarised below: Inception – confirmed the scope of work and any additions, alterations, omissions Field visits – each scheme component was visited…
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This was an investigation into the airside pavements only. A detailed investigation into the airside pavements was done. It includes a concept long-term layout plan and ICAO confirmation. Findings/recommendations include the immediate close of a large section of the runway and a warning relating to the new terminal being too close to the runway.
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The Feasibility Study for DR212 entails the upgrading of the existing low-volume surface road (Noordoewer-Aussenkehr) and the upgrading of the gravel road section (Aussenkehr – Rosh Pinah) to bitumen standards. DR212 is a vital link to the economic activities along the Orange River as well as tourist activities within the southern area of Namibia. Services…
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The railway line from Windhoek to Rehoboth is 97 kilometres long and is situated in the Khomas Region of Namibia. This section of track was completed in 1912 and upgraded to 18.5-ton axle load long welded track between 1970-1975. The project entails a study of the feasibility of upgrading the railway line, with all associated…
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The Calueque-Oshakati canal originates near the Calueque dam on the Cunene River in Southern Angola and conveys raw-water over a distance of more than 150km to various water treatment plants in the Central North of Namibia. It forms the main artery of water supply to more than 800,000 people in Namibia living in an area…
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Compilation of a Bulk Services Master Plan for the development of the Breakwater Area to the north of Windhoek. This master plan forms the basis for future infrastructure development in this area. It is anticipated that when fully developed, the Breakwater Area can house 184,000 inhabitants and 3150 industries. The master plan included water, storage…
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The Tsumeb Municipality appointed Lithon to compile a water hydraulic computer model and to produce a water master plan report for Tsumeb. This project provides general information on the attributes and functioning of the water distribution system serving Tsumeb and addresses the following specific issues. Services provided within the assignment: Evaluation of existing system performance;…
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This study covers three specific areas of Windhoek and the farms Ongos and Monte Christo, which lie to the north of the City. The study makes proposals and do cost estimates of the infrastructure required to supply bulk water and sewer networks to these areas. These areas are: Rocky Crest and the planned expansion of…
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The analysis of macro-economic costs and benefits associated with the CSP plant suggestions on a 135 MW CR CSP plant with a 15-hour storage capacity and 135 MW PT CSP plant with a 9-hour storage capacity were considered. Services provided Client liaison EIAResearch CSP models (Central Receiver and Parabolic trough) Performance analysis Macro-economic impact…
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