MBB O&M – Replacement of a Ø800 mm butterfly valve on the Lower Blyde Pipeline Network

Since 2013, the Lower Blyde Pipeline Network (LBPN) has been operated, maintained and administered by MBB, on behalf of Rand Merchant Bank. The pipeline, originating from the Blydepoort Dam, supplies pressurised irrigation water to 122 farms over an area of approximately 8 000 ha of high-value citrus and mango orchards, amongst others. In late June […]

Hoedspruit Citrus Development – Van Der Merwe Boerdery

MBB was appointed by Van Der Merwe Boerdery for the turnkey design and supply of a 66 ha micro-sprinkler irrigation system for citrus in Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga. The construction of the pump stations and installation of the in-field irrigation was undertaken by Van Der Merwe Boerdery. The citrus development consists of 33 ha Star Ruby grapefruit […]