12/07/2024
Repairs on Dannhauser Community Health Centre.
This unusual project is a true embodiment of HSC Consulting's innovative approach to problem-solving, technical prowess and cost-effectiveness.
Dannhauser Community Health Centre is a small regional hospital servicing the local community in Dannhauser, KZN, South Africa.
The issue arose from the fact that the buildings were constructed on a 2-metre layer of clay, prone to shifting with varying weather conditions. This movement resulted in significant structural damage to the buildings, rendering certain areas of the centre unsafe for further use.
After engaging a number of different parties in an attempt to find a solution, the Department of Health appointed HSC Consulting to do an inspection, write a report and propose repair solutions.
The solution: HSC Consulting gave a cost-effective repair plan which not only addressed the issue but also enabled the clinic to remain operational throughout the construction period. Modifications were made to the building to facilitate movement without sustaining damage, and the use of vapour barriers helped stabilise the moisture content beneath the structure, thereby reducing the building's movement.
The repairs began in August 2022 and reaching completion.
