Location:

Gatuna–Kigali Corridor, Gatuna

Completed:

October 2021

Client:

Gatuna Mining Company

Designed by:

Traminco Design Team

"Axle Road Works & Camp Construction" - Upgrading a strategic 45 km corridor with enhanced pavement and on-site worker accommodations...

A comprehensive rehabilitation converting the existing gravel route into a CBR-stabilized base with a 150 mm asphalt overlay, alongside a 150-bed modular construction camp complete with workshops, clinic, and dining facilities.

A comprehensive rehabilitation converting the existing gravel route into a CBR-stabilized base with a 150 mm asphalt overlay, alongside a 150-bed modular construction camp complete with workshops, clinic, and dining facilities.

Preparation Phase

Site Analysis: Pavement condition surveys, CBR testing, and traffic volume forecasting to establish design parameters.

Design Phase: Collaborative planning for pavement structure and camp master layout, integrating utilities and access roads.

Technical Characteristics

Pavement: 150 mm asphalt concrete over 300 mm cement-treated base course.

Camp Facilities: 150-bed dormitories, medical clinic, maintenance workshop, mess hall, and power generation unit.

Construction Technology

Base Stabilization: In-place cement mixing using precision spreaders and re-rollers for uniform treatment.

Asphalt Works: Three-layer electronic grade-controlled paving with tandem and pneumatic rollers for optimal compaction.

Camp Assembly: Precast concrete modules and rapid-deploy MEP systems for accelerated commissioning.

Benefits to Society

Improved Access: 30 % reduction in travel time for local communities and freight.

Economic Growth: Enhanced corridor supports mining logistics and cross-border trade.

Social Impact:Camp facilities provided medical outreach and vocational training programs for local residents.

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