Environment Archives - Page 3 of 9

SANRAL helps tell a 360-million-year-old tale

SANRAL has played an integral part in the contribution to palaeontological knowledge and the preservation of natural heritage. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) continues to contribute to the body of palaeontological knowledge through their ..

Cutting down of trees necessary for road safety

SANRAL will always put road safety and the environment at the forefront of any project. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) believes in striving to give back to the land what it has ..

SANRAL preserves historical structures

A 110-year-old bridge will remain in place as new structure is built alongside it. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) strives to preserve historical structures as far as possible, keeping with the legislation of the South African Heritage ..

Why do pedestrians brave death to cross freeways?

SANRAL-facilitated research provides greater understanding of road user behaviour that will be used to increase safety. Research conducted on the Cape Town freeway network is shining more light on why pedestrians cross busy highways, braving the potential danger of being involved in ..

Black-owned company reaps benefits of N2 Wild Coast Road Project

Masakhane Project Managers win R54-million supplier contract for Mtentu Bridge. A black-owned construction company, Masakhane Project Managers (Masakhane), is seeing the positive socio-economic effects anticipated from the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited’s (SANRAL) N2 Wild Coast ..

SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in water competition

High School learners taught the importance of water conservation at the iGems Water challenge. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) supported 45 high school learners in Port Elizabeth at the iGEMS water engineering competition earlier this month. SANRAL in partnership ..

SANRAL receives five stars for being environmentally conscious

Eastern Cape office lauded for responsible, innovative design for building that will be the hub for SANRAL in the province. SANRAL Southern Region’s Eastern Cape office is the first commercial building to be awarded the coveted 5 Star Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) ..

SANRAL counts every drop of water in the Western Cape

SANRAL committed to saving as much water as possible, using simple, smart initiatives that keep consumption levels down to a minimum. Through the day to day running of their buildings, the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has shown ..

Litter collection is a vital part of SANRAL’s routine road maintenance

Aside from being an eyesore and a pollutant, roadside rubbish can potentially cause collisions on highways. To ensure South Africa’s roads and pavements around the country remain in good working condition, the South African National Roads ..

SANRAL continues to put the environment first

Partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs aims to further a green lifestyle among learners and their communities. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) and the Department of Environmental Affairs are working together ..