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Dacomb Drive Cluster Housing Development

Project Overview

Client Name:

Vesta Properties

Project Name:

15 Dacomb Drive, Chisipite, Harare, Zimbabwe

Category:

Industrial Construction

Durations:

Ongoing

Date:

2024

Location:

Chegutu, Zimbabwe
Gweru, Zimbabwe

Aerial view of the completed Dacomb Drive Cluster Housing Development, highlighting internal road networks, stormwater infrastructure, and single- and double-storey residential structures.

The Dacomb Drive Cluster Housing Development is a 36-unit luxury residential project requiring comprehensive civil and structural engineering input to support high-end living standards. Our appointment covered the full engineering scope for both single-storey and double-storey residential units, as well as the design of all supporting bulk and internal infrastructure systems. The project demanded robust, compliant, and cost-efficient engineering solutions aligned with the client’s vision for a premium, exclusive residential development

Size / Scale

  • 4.7 Hectares | 36 Residential Units

Our Services:

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Status:

Complete

Project solutions & problem

From an engineering perspective, the project presented multiple technical and delivery challenges:

Project Problem:

Aging and neglected structures:

Requiring detailed assessment and redesign to meet current structural, safety, and performance standards

Coordinating full civil infrastructure within a high-density residential layout

Designing efficient structural systems for mixed single- and double-storey units

Ensuring adequate water supply, sewer capacity, and stormwater management across the site

Delivering value-engineered solutions while maintaining compliance with local authority and engineering standards

Project Solutions:

We applied an integrated civil and structural engineering approach, focusing on technical efficiency, constructability, and long-term serviceability. Early-stage value engineering and infrastructure planning allowed the project to meet performance requirements without exceeding budget constraints.

Key Engineering Solutions:

Structural design and detailing of all residential units, optimized through value engineering to reduce material usage while maintaining structural integrity

Civil engineering design for water supply and reticulation, sewer reticulation, internal roads, and stormwater drainage systems

Implementation of stormwater harvesting and controlled discharge systems to manage runoff and improve water sustainability

The Outcome & Impact

The completed development demonstrates the successful delivery of a technically sound and fully serviced residential complex:

Measured Outcomes and Benefits: