South African Business 2020 edition

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grade to HD quality using a local
lighting brand. The Maritz solution
not only saved close to R3-million,
but provided a 10-year warranty,
resulting in further savings for
the client.
Musco 1500w metal halide
luminaries were installed for field
lighting and LED luminaries for
emergency lighting. The stadium’s
generator was upgraded to
110KVa. Using any other system
would have required the upgrade
of the power supply, but this was
not necessary as the Musco system
uses approximately 25% less power
than conventional systems
Eastern Cape
In 2017, St George’s Park became the world’s first International Cricket
Council-compliant, LED-lit stadium and the first such stadium to be fitted
with theatrics. Over four days in December 2017, the famous ground
celebrated the landmark of being the first South African venue to host a
day-night Test match, against Zimbabwe. The R27-million contract was
completed on time and on budget by a team from Maritz Electrical led by
Warren Williams. Two project managers from Musco Lighting supported
the installation. The lights on top of the Duckpond Pavilion were hoisted
at night, the process being illuminated by floodlight.
Project Manager Diketso Kumalo reports that the six-month contract
to install LED energy-saving lights at East London Airport was completed
on time and on budget. Says Kumalo, “One of our goals for all projects
that we do is to satisfy the client and leave them with a happy face.”
LED lighting can significantly reduce power consumption. Maritz
Lighting’s pre-installation and post-installation testing confirmed that
East London Airport will be saving on electricity costs.
The Maritz contract with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
entails providing mast lighting to informal settlements across the municipality.
“We are providing them with 20m-high masts with LED luminaires,”
says Kumalo. “LED consumes much less power compared to high-pressure
sodium or metal halide although the LED the lux level is better.” Costs
will be reduced and the power of illumination will be better for residents.
Kumalo says that there is a possibility that Maritz Electrical might
open an Eastern Cape office. “Our presence is growing,” he notes.
“Depending on the amount of work we receive from the province, we
might be looking at opening another office in the Eastern Cape.” Kumalo
points out that Maritz Electrical’s expertise extends beyond lighting.
“We do a variety of electrical works. We also offer project management,
consulting, compliance and hazardous area classification and MV and
LV maintenance.”
Western Cape
The municipal authorities of Overstrand and Stellenbosch have contracted
Maritz Electrical to work on low-cost housing projects. This is a
big market and Maritz Electrical is building its skills set in this area. Aspects
of this market include reticulation, electrification, street lights, road-side
furniture and mini-substations. ■
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