Forming part of Lanseria Corporate Estate's large-scale R200 million investment in infrastructure, the new WWTW is one of the plants in Gauteng that complies with City of Johannesburg's new and extensive waste water management regulations. In addition to many other advantages, this green awareness solution sees treated domestic sewage being re-used to irrigate both the airport and Lanseria Corporate Estate, reducing demand on otherwise potable water supplies.

Lanseria Corporate Estate is a joint venture by an investment consortium including Efcon Capital (Pty) Ltd and New Property Ventures (Pty) Ltd. It is marketed by Montagu Property Group and Property Logic.

Industrial property developer Jurgen Erhart of Efcon Capital believes this environmentally-focussed waste water solution delivers significant benefits for the estate's growing numbers of investors that include many top corporates.

The joint waste water treatment project started when the original ponds that received waste water across the greater Lanseria International Airport area required relocation due to runway expansion requirements, effluent requirements and current capacity limitations. At the same time, the bordering Lanseria Corporate Estate was in planning stages.

“This presented an ideal opportunity to maximise synergies and create a world-class waste water treatment solution that would benefit both the airport and Lanseria Corporate Estate,” says Erhart. “Given Lanseria Corporate Estate's commitment to safeguarding the environment, we also felt strongly that this was a sustainable option that would serve longer-term interests.”

Waste water specialists Tecroveer were approached to develop the best solution to meet Johannesburg Water’s specifications and other future requirements. This resulted in a dedicated mechanical, biological waste water application, implemented over three phases. The consultant appointed was Virtual Buro, the civil contractor Infracore, the process design, civil geometrical design and mechanical equipment were provided by Tecroveer.

“Tecroveer provides a turnkey solution to waste water treatment works, with our focus aligned to provide clean water for future generations, thus every plant is a tailor-made solution to fit the client’s specific needs,” says Zack van den Berg, Managing Director of Tecroveer.

Based on the world-wide accepted activated sludge principle, the biological process includes key technology features that deliver an efficient and cost effective solution to reduce organic carbon and nitrogen compounds to environmentally acceptable levels. This helps to further protect the surrounding environment.

“We believe we have embarked on the best possible approach for our water waste management and treatment. The technology application from Tecroveer requires less capital investment, since fewer mechanical components are used and the civil infrastructure requirement is reduced. This means a reduced energy cost, less maintenance and it’s easy to operate,” notes Erhart.

With direct access to the busy Malibongwe Drive and in the hub of the thriving Lanseria node, the 90 hectare Lanseria Corporate Estate, with its 160 stands is fast gaining new investors who want to benefit from the location and the many advantages offered by the upmarket industrial corporate estate.

“Our investors are discerning and they want the best when it comes to what a modern office and industrial environment should ideally offer. Long term sustainability and the effective use of resources, with due respect to the environment is key and it is these principles that Lanseria Corporate estate embodies,” explains Erhart.  “Our WWTW is only one of the ways in which the estate provides leading service delivery that makes sound economic and environmental sense.”