Riebeeck cement factory expansion and upgrade (Se Kika)

The project will expand and upgrade the ageing Riebeeck cement factory, in the Western Cape. The project, dubbed ‘Se Kika' by PPC Cement, includes the construction and operation of a cement manufacturing facility, containing a kiln with a capacity of about 1,2-million tons of clinker a year, as well as the cement milling and packing facilities to match the proposed clinker production. Associated with the facility is an extension to mining operations to provide limestone for the increased production rate from the new facility. The extent of the site required for the cement manufacturing facility and associated infrastructure is about 70 ha. Estimated project cost :R4-billion. The estimated project cost includes R20-million predominantly aimed at uplifting the quality of life for the Riebeeck West and Riebeeck Kasteel communities, and up to R100-million in a public-private partnership with the regional authorities for a possible much-needed upgrade of the existing road system to alleviate traffic flow through both towns.