The Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company’s green infrastructure portfolio includes the civil construction on Zone 1, 2 and 3, the facilities that will be developed on the zones, our Green Manufacturing Hub as well as our Eco-Green Link (EGL) Building situated at 30 Charles Matthews Street in Atlantis Industrial.
Progress with regards to development is as follows
- Civil construction on Zone 1 is 40% complete
- The first facility (Quantum V3) on Zone 1 is breaking ground in April 2024.
- The EGL Building will be refurbished by July 2024.
- The applications for Zone 2 and 3 civil infrastructure and the Green Manufacturing Hub have been submitted to the DTIC.
The ASEZCo embraces green technology in every aspect of our development. We define green technology as follow
- Reduces carbon
- Resource efficient Socially inclusive on the basis of this,
- We view our infrastructure development as a living laboratory.
- The implication is that we aim to be on the forefront of sustainable infrastructure development.
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1.Net Zero Water
The civil designs for Zone 1 have included storm water swales and retention ponds. The Quantum V3 structure (the first factory) has a rainwater harvesting system, greywater reuse system and permeable paving included in the design. These features increase the amount of water infiltrating into the catchment and the amount of water that can be re-used.
2.Net Zero Carbon:
The civil designs have included bicycle lane to promote the use of bicycles in Zone 1. A small portion of the sidewalk is earmarked for solar paving, which will contribute to the amount of energy generated from renewable resources. The Quantum V3 structure has 62% of the roof covered in solar panels, which will supply a considerably amount of the factory’s required energy. The remainder of the roof is to be constructed with clear polycarbonate sheeting, reducing the amount of alternative lighting required. Certain portions of the structure are to be built with hempcrete, which is a carbon-negative building material. Lastly, landscaping is an important aspect of the facility, increasing the its carbon-absorption.
3.Net Zero Waste to Landfill
A portion of Zone 1 is earmarked for a future waste sorting facility. The Quantum V3 building also has a dedicated waste management area included in the design.
4.Working with Nature:
Alien vegetation clearing and Search and Rescue of Indigenous plants was done prior to construction of Zone 1. There is a significant portion of the civil contract allocated to landscaping, which will focus on restoring indigenous vegetation in disturbed areas. On the boundary of Zone 1 and the GRI factory, indigenous vegetation will also be planted to stabilise the embankment. As mentioned above, the Quantum V3 facility will include landscaping, which entails establishing indigenous vegetation on the premises.
5.Inclusion:
The civil construction project for Zone 1 and the Quantum V3 project aims to reach a target of 30% SMME participation