TPF HAS A NEW CONTRACT FOR THE SUPERVISION AND REHABILITATION OF COASTAL ROADS IN TIMOR
Demonstrating the confidence acquired in previous years, the Authority of the Special Administrative Region of Oé-Cusse Ambeno and the Special Zones of Social Market Economy of Timor-Leste, have recently entrusted to TPF the supervision of the rehabilitation works, the construction and maintenance of the road connecting the new bridge of Tono Noefefan to Oenuno town, over a distance of approximately 12 km.
This new contract, estimated to last 22 months, aims at improving road conditions foreseen under the Strategic Development Plan of Timor-Leste (2010-2030), promoting economic growth and at improving life conditions in the coastal region between Noefefan and Citrana.
In addition to the review and validation of the Detailed Design and supervision of construction works, our teams are responsible for the monitoring and assessment of the design’s objectives during the post-construction phase.
TPF CONTINUES THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN PORTUGAL
TPF is developing several Environmental Studies of Solar Power Plants, namely the Solar Power Plants of Coruche, Benavente, in the region of «Lisboa e Vale do Tejo», and of Elvas Viana do Alentejo, Borba, Moura, Serpa, Tapada, Alpalhão, Fortios and Arronches, in the Alentejo region.
Also in the scope of renewable energy, our teams continue to ensure the Environmental Monitoring (namely of chiropterans, avifauna and flora) of the Expansion and power strengthening of several Wind Farms for different Clients, as well as the environmental follow-up during construction works for the Expansion of Arada/Montemuro Wind Farms (2nd Phase).
Given the complexity of the studies and the level of expertise demanded, a multidisciplinary team of technical experts ensured the works on the various areas of monitoring.
TPF IN THE FUTURE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE FOR PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING AFRICAN COUNTRIES (PALOP), IN LUANDA
Our Portuguese and Angolan teams continue to ensure the Supervision and Control of the construction works for the future UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE FOR PALOP in Luanda, promoted by United Nations (UN) through the Ministry of the Social Communication of the Republic of Angola.
It is an emblematic building with a gross floor area of approximately 10.000 m2, distributed by six levels above ground storey and a basement, intended to raise awareness and to promote the Portuguese Language and the different origin of PALOP countries.
In terms of volumetry, the building stands out by the existence of three differentiated bodies in height where they are located, namely the Museum, technical areas and the areas for event rooms, conferences and meetings.
TPF SUPERVISES THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREEN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CITY OF BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
After an excellent performance during coordination and supervision of the Stormwater Drainage System rehabilitation works in the city of Beira, which result in an anticipation to what has initially been planned, our teams are currently at an early stage of a new contract regarding the Supervision of the Construction Works for the Green Urban Infrastructure in Beira, also promoted by AIAS - Administração de Infra-Estruturas de Água e Saneamento.
The design aims at improving natural drainage in the area of Chiveve River Basin, by building entertaining solutions that contribute to flood control in the intervention area, offering at the same time recreational, cultural and mobility solutions, open and safe spaces and activities for environmental education.
This contract involves the mobilisation of a strong multidisciplinary technical team during 24 months of construction, plus 18 months during liability period.
TPF DEVELOPS THE DETAILED DESIGN OF ISTANBUL ETHNOGRAPHIC SPORTS PARK, IN TURKEY
TPF’s architecture and engineering team concluded recently the detailed design of Istanbul Ethnographic Sports Park, promoted by IBB - Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul). A multidisciplinary team composed of Turkish and Portuguese technicians developed the design.
It is a sports infrastructure complex, with an intervention area of 350.000 m2, that will provide and make available to its users several sports and recreational facilities, in order to promote modern and traditional sports, garden areas, urban park, exhibition areas, restaurants, as well as support and administrative services.
The development of the design involved the disciplines of Architecture, Landscaping, Geology and Geotechnics, Structures and Electromechanics.
TPF CONTINUES THE SUPERVISION OF THE REMODELLING WORKS RELATED TO THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT NETWORK OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, PORTUGAL
Continuing the works developed in the scope of the remodelling works related to the national transport network of electrical energy, REN - Rede Eléctrica Nacional entrusted to TPF, in Consortium, the Supervision of the National Transport Network Construction Works (Lines and Substations - 2nd to 4th Quarter of 2018 - 1st Quarter of 2019).
The contract includes the follow-up of construction works and the remodelling of Electrical Substations, namely the Substations of Vila Fria - 2 PN 150 kV, Vermoim (SVM) - PL 220kV Sakthi, Falagueira (SFR) - PN 400 KV, Vila Chã (SVC), Lavos (SLV) - PL 60 kV, Ourique (SOQ) - PL150 kV, Estói (SET) and Alto Mira (SAM), as well as the remodelling of several electrical lines in 3 lots that cover the entire national territory.
TPF IN THE SUPERVISION OF A NEW BUILDING AT AVENIDA JOÃO CRISÓSTOMO, IN LISBON
In the domain of urban rehabilitation, SINOCOOP, Cooperativa de Habitação e Construção contracted TPF for the supervision of construction works of a building at Avenida João Crisóstomo, in Lisbon.
The works cover the complete demolition of the pre-existing building and the construction of a new building for luxury housing and commerce. The building will consist of 2-4 Bedroom apartments and 2 levels below ground storey, for parking and technical areas.
The scope of works, planned to last 14 months, includes the supervision of construction works and on-site health and safety coordination, counting with a multidisciplinary team that covers all functional areas of our provision of services.
TPF DEVELOPS HYDRAULIC STUDIES FOR THE INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM OF CANEÇAS/RAMADA/ODIVELAS, PORTUGAL
TPF, in Consortium, is beginning works regarding the study of the hydraulic behaviour for the interceptor system of Caneças/Ramada/Odivelas and the detailed design of the control flow rate, promoted by Águas do Tejo Atlântico, S.A..
Studies, planned to last 6 months, will be developed in four stages, covering preparatory studies, studies of the hydraulic system, development of the Flow Rate Control Plan and preparation of the Detailed Design for Flow Rate Control.
Special mention should be made to the hydraulic system that will be carried out using models and dynamic mathematical modelling of the drainage system and its basin, in order to define several flow rate control solutions. Models will also be used as tools to assess hydraulic, environmental and operational benefits from the studied solutions.
TPF DESIGNS A WWTP FOR THE NEW CENTRALITY OF CAPARI, ANGOLA
The Ministry of Urbanism and Housing, through the National Directorate of Urban Infrastructures, contracted TPF for the preparation of designs for a wastewater treatment plant and a stormwater drainage system in the centrality of Capari, in Angola.
The WWTP of Capari, designed to serve a population of approximately 24.000 inhabitants, will be composed of two aerated lagoons and three sediment basins, increasing operational flexibility with respect to sludge treatment.
TPF IS DEVELOPING STUDIES ON FLOOD RISK PREVENTION IN ZAMBEZI VALLEY, MOZAMBIQUE
TPF is developing studies to update the hydraulic model in the Zambezi River, in Mozambique, for the National Directorate of Water Resources.
These studies aim to define a more rigorous hydraulic and hydrological model, defining more accurately the extension and impact of floods in the areas with high level of risk, working as a decision support tool in defining protection, prevention and mitigation measures on flood risk.
Our teams are also responsible to train and qualify the technicians of the National Directorate of Water Resources Management and of ARA-Zambeze on the development and application of models, as well as to organise model dissemination seminars by interested parties.