Rural Bridge Programme: Improving Infrastructure for Rural Development

2. Presentation to Parliament Portfolio Committees Cape Town, South Africa - 26 Oct 2005 - Public Works - Local Government - Environmental Affairs and Tourism

3. Who we are……and where are we going?

4. EAGLESRING PTY LTDwas established in March 2002 in recognition of the need for facilities management services in the growing South African economy. The directors of the company have been involved in business enterprises.EAGLESRINGis a Johannesburg based company but operates nationally. Vision EAGLESRINGis dedicated to becoming a leader in facilities Management. Strategic Role EAGLESRINGhas also formed partnerships with other companies in order to add strategic value to bid for various investment opportunities.

5. The Mabey Group The Mabey Group of Companies is a major British engineering organisation which specialises in bridging, steel fabrication, plant hire and construction products. The Group has over one thousand people employed in twenty-four locations throughout the United Kingdom, the Americas, Africa and the Far East and a network of agents worldwide. With an annual turnover in excess of one hundred million pounds and one hundred and fifty years’ experience in steel bridge building. The Group is one of the leading bridge suppliers in the world.

6. A New Partnership is born

7. Eaglesring Pty Ltd, a company establish under the laws of South Africa, with its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa and Mabey & Johnson, a company established under the laws of the United Kingdom, with its head office in London has formed a joint venture. The purpose of the joint venture is for the marketing, sales and distribution of Mabey and Johnson bridges and related products.

8. Why are we here?

9. Rural Bridge Programme [PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

10. Introduction • The Rural Bridge Programme is based on our renowned “Rural Bridge Programme” implemented in many countries worldwide. • The “Rural Bridge Programme” reflects the political priority of Rural Development,in the context of the reconstruction and development programme (RDP) • The Rural Bridge Programme is proposed with the sole purpose of bettering the lives and welfare of South Africans especially living in rural areas. • The Mabey Bridge Programme enables a fast-track replacement of critical infrastructure damaged during the 2000 floods or through years of neglect. The permanent bridges are built quickly and efficiently within budget and timescale,with the use of the accepted labour intensive methods

11. Do we remember the 2000 floods?

12. Flood Damage • The floods of 1999/2000 caused many hundreds of road and bridge washaways. • Still today, after four years, the problem of missing crossings still exists, and will get worse after the next rains. • It has been determined following presentations to Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Kwa-Zulu Natal, that there are about 262 missing crossings. • The reason that the missing crossings have not been replaced with bridges, is that we do not possess the necessary Emergency Bridges.

13. Rural Problems • The large number of missing crossings is causing serious human misery for the rural population. Life is being risked every day by men, women and children. • A programme of rural infrastructure improvement will have immediate and direct impact on the poor rural population. It will save lives and allow safe access to: • Schools • Hospitals • Markets • etc

14. Mabey Bridging • The need for Mabey Bridging is well established, and the type of bridging suitable for this application is Mabey Bridging. • The Mabey Bridging is economical compared to other bridges, is quick to build, typically one week, flexible in length so meets all requirements up to 60m, long-life and maintenance free.[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

15. The Road Travelled

16. SANDF • Meetings were held with Lieutenant-Colonel C van Wyk, SANDF Representative of the Disaster Management Command Centre on 2 November 2001, in regard to the possible acquisition of line of communication bridges for disaster relief – in use by the British Army, the Nato countries and is currently used by the US Army and Marines in Iraq. • Pro-forma Invoice. To the supply of Mabey Compact 200 Steel Bridging was done, and the budget was for 20 single lane Mabey Bridges for the Army • It was confirmed that the SA Army Engineer Formation possesses the facility to accommodate the said equipment at 35 Engineer Support Regiment (35 ESR) in the East Rand. Unfortunately the Disaster Management Command Centre was disbanded.

17. March 2004 • We had the pleasure of giving a Presentation on the modern Mabey Bridge to Brigadier General LC Nobanda and Colonel Swart and several colleagues. • This is what they had to say: • The modern Mabey Bridge is far superior to the previous generation of Bailey bridges • Typically the modern Mabey bridge is half the weight of the original Bailey bridge • Uses one third the Panels, one quarter the number of Transoms, and carries heavier vehicles • The bridge is ideal as Temporary, Semi-Permanent or Permanent applications specifically for replacing damaged civilian bridges.

18. Meeting with a minister - August 26th 2003Who tasked Mr Buys to see the Local perspective of the Bridge system

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20. Requirement In order to determine the extent of the problem caused by the 2000 floods, the Minister for Provincial and Local Government, Honourable F S Mufamadi, in October 2003, recommended we visit the Municipalities. The photographs and letters from the Municipalities in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal Provinces confirm in excess of 200 bridges are still affected and causing hardship and misery in rural areas. The Municipalities are responsible for providing and maintaining Roads and Bridges in rural areas, but they do not have the expertise to solve the problems. President Mbeki in July 2005 has highlighted the problem of making progress in the Municipalities. The Rural Bridge Programme offers a unique opportunity to solve the problem caused by the 2000 flood once and for all, while at the same time supporting the Municipalities with expertise and transfer of technology.

21. Is there a need for bridges?[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

22. The Need for Bridges Confirmed by: • King Sabata Dalindyebo, Umtata • Bisho • Nelson Mandela • Buffalo City • Kruger National Park, Skukuza • Nelspruit Local Government • Nkomazi • Ehlanzeni • Kwadukuza • Ndwedwe Also, South African Army [PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za] TOTAL REQUIREMENT approx 250 bridges

23. The Need for Bridges Confirmed by: Gunibe Kwamdingi Chwebeni Mt. Frere Sikhemane Mt Ayliff Ongeluksnek Maluti Umzimkhulu Njakazo to Mvezo Jansenville Between Garabe and Elliotdale Mahlungulu Mbombela, Kabokweni school, Dubisani school. Mdugiseni P/School And many more PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za] TOTAL REQUIREMENT approx 250 bridges

24. Who will benefit from the bridge programme?PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

25. The Users • Most of the crossings are in Rural areas • Typical Users: Schoolchildren Farmers Villagers • Typical Uses: Farm to Market Access to School Access to Hospital Access to other Villages [PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za] School Children, The Philippines Without an All-year-round Bridge, Users risk their lives fording a river,or are forced into a long Detour Village Community Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

26. Floating supplies…pupils see books and stationery for the school safely across the river. All in the line of duty…An education superintendent crosses the river in the only available transport A muddy affair…A worker is dressed for business but trekking the hills and valleys is hard work [PMG note: graphics and news paper article on the previous slide not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

27. Will the Bridge Programme bring more jobs?

28. Employment • A unique characteristic of this type of Bridging, is building by local people • Villagers are employed to participate in building the Bridge thus fostering a Community Spirit- labour intensive methods will be used • No specialised heavy machinery required • All Hand Tools provided • Training and Transfer of Skills is provided • [PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za] Madagascar Papua New Guinea

29. What is unique about the Mabey Steel Bridge?

30. Mabey Steel Bridges • Designed for 50 - 100 year lifespan • 50 bridges built in one year - by local people • Design for any international vehicle loading • Modern robot production line, working 24/7 producing 1000 bridges per year • Span up to 60m without a pier • Single or 2-lane roadway • Galvanised protection so virtually maintenance free • Supplied in kit form for simple transportation[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

31. What is our offer to the Republic?

32. Proposal A totally financed Rural Bridge Project covering Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal Provinces, providing 100 bridge crossings within a 3-year timescale. Superstructure • Mabey will provide: • Bridge site survey • Bridge design drawings • Bridge superstructures • Abutment and pier design profiles • Oversee bridge building Substructure • Approximately 50% of the Project cost is in the Substructure, and Mabey will utilise local South African Black Empowerment Company and Contractor for this element. The local Contractor will be responsible for: • Provision of all Plant and Equipment • Services inc inland haulage and local labour • Substructure materials inc rebar, cement, sand and aggregates • Building Abutments – this will see to the provision of job creation for local people[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

33. What are the spin-offs of the Mabey Bridge Programme?

34. Mabey Bridges • Mabey are in a unique position to propose the Rural Bridge Programme for South Africa. • Bridges can be built and inaugurated within weeks • Provide bridges that are simple and quick to build in any location • Completely pre-engineered and low maintenance • Immediate economic stimulus • Vital element in achieving poverty alleviation targets • Very strong political impact both at local and national level • Provides local employment, and skills are easily ‘transferred’ • Make a positive impact on achieving social mobilisation[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

35. Would finance be available?

36. Finance • Unless the problem is addressed urgently, the infrastructure destroyed by the 2000 floods gets worse every year. • A Finance Package is available so that the bridges can be provided within a 3 year period whilst allowing repayment in line with your budget cycles. • The Bridge supplier, Mabey & Johnson, have experience in providing finance for such programmes to other countries. They are co-operating with Barclays PLC, who have provided a finance package to the South African Government at both national and local spheres.[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

37. Comment from Municipalities

38. Finance • The Municipalities could purchase the bridges individually, but this would be inefficient • Duplication of Erection Equipment and Tools • Uncoordinated Bridge building would cause delays and increased costs • A national Finance Package would ensure minimum Cost, maximum Efficiency and ensure the Bridge Project could be completed on time and within budget

39. Finance • All the Municipalities that have contributed to the study of missing crossings have confirmed that Government finance will be required to implement the programme. • It will be necessary to make a convincing case to Treasury.[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]

40. Summary

41. Over 1,000 bridges every year worldwide • Mabey bridges are simple and quick to build in any location • Bridges can be surveyed, built and inaugurated within weeks • Completely pre-engineered and low maintenance • Provides local employment, and skills are easily ‘transferred’ PHILIPPINES - Over 1,000 bridges completed at rate of one bridge every 3 days. Over $700 mil. projects SRI LANKA - 89 two lane bridges and 2 ferries PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 116 two lane bridges ZAMBIA - 20 single lane bridges nationwide BANGLADESH - 393 single lane bridges nationwide[PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za] • Very strong political impact both at local and national level • Rapid development of rural infrastructure • Immediate economic stimulus • Poverty alleviation focus FLORAL MILE, TWYFORD READING RG10 9SQ, ENGLAND TELE: 0041189403921 FAX: 0041189403941

42. Mabey Compact 200

43. I thank you

45. Where to from here? [PMG note: graphics not included, please email info@pmg.org.za]