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Issue 17 ▪ February 2011

EDITORIAL

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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CURREMT CONTRACTS pages 2, 3 & 4

STAFF WELFARE

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YEAR END CELEBRATIONS pages 6 & 7

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Happy New Year everyone to what is turning out to be a busy year! 2011 will be very special as we will have our 20 year anniversary, and will be completing the Bagatelle Mall (our largest project ever)! The Mall is well under way and forms an impressive site on the motorway. We receive regular comments from clients regarding the speed of construction, and good organiza-tion – well done all! The team still have a monumental challenge to meet the opening date, but they are pulling out all the stops and will succeed. The Ring Rd and Terre Rouge road projects are peaking and bridge, retaining wall and culvert structures are pop-ping up everywhere. These are impressive large projects that we can all be proud of. The Mon Piton Morcellement and La Mivoie are almost complete – both have been tough jobs but the end is in sight! New jobs include the Cascavelle Business Park, La Tourelle RES Apartments and Pailles Bridge which will keep us busy until new orders come in. There are many prospects on the tendering side with pro-jects on the airport runway (where we are lowest), two more shopping centres in the North, further works around Bagatelle, the Mont Choisy IRS and more government in-frastructure works. We are also part of a consortium for the PPP Major Road tender which closes in May. This in-cludes the Harbour and Chapman Hill bridges and the Ring Road tunnel. We have started on our strategic plans for 2011/12 and immediate action is to ensure that we get our fair share of all the work at hand, this so that RG and our people can continue to grow. Safety, human resource management, living our values and Continuous Improvement will be a huge focus once again. The details will be communicated in due course. We have a lot to look forward to over the next few years with our current workload, and a number of iconic projects in the pipeline. It’s going to be exciting and challenging and after our success of the last few years I believe that RG is ready for the next step. Good luck for another great year! Mike

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LLLLAAAA M M M MIVOIEIVOIEIVOIEIVOIE Fo l low ing n ine months of long hours and team work La Mivoie is now nearly 100% handed over to the c l i en t . Spec ia l thanks to all the team members that worked so hard to achieve this impres-sive building that stands proud amongst others in Black River. The ground floor consists of 26 Shops with first and second floors each having 26 offices, as well as three public toilet blocks and one lift from ground floor to the roof. Lodewyk

MMMMARINAARINAARINAARINA H H H HOTELOTELOTELOTEL We started construction in early April 2010 with some initial de-lays due to late receipt of building permit from the Authorities. Nev-ertheless, we successfully achieved completion within the initial contract duration of seven months. Team spirit was very much there and everyone worked

to attain the critical milestones set and this allowed a smooth se-quence for all the trades involved. The contract was “design & build” by us, both the Structural and the M&E parts. That involved much more of

our involvement from the concept stage, during design and construc-tion and also in terms of coordina-tion/project management. Ashvin

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RRRREDEVELOPMENTEDEVELOPMENTEDEVELOPMENTEDEVELOPMENT OFOFOFOF C C C CENTREENTREENTREENTRE C C C COMMERCIALOMMERCIALOMMERCIALOMMERCIAL P P P PHOENIXHOENIXHOENIXHOENIX Many of you must have visited the newly renovated and completely trans-

formed “Jumbo Phoenix” by now and would agree that this project which is

very much in the limelight, is another one for us to be proud of. With a

fresh new look, 60 shops, transformed Food Court, New Kids Area and

unique water feature this most popular shopping mall aims at making

shopping an even more fun experience for all ages. This amazing transfor-

mation was undertaken without the centre even having to close at all. Well

done to the Team and bon appétit to those stopping over for lunch or din-

ner at Le Centre Commercial Phoenix ! Dinesh

BBBBAGATELLEAGATELLEAGATELLEAGATELLE I I I INFRASTRUCTURENFRASTRUCTURENFRASTRUCTURENFRASTRUCTURE Over two successive weekends - amidst much publicity and excitement, the twenty-four 38ton precast beam elements spanning the dual carriageway of the M1 Highway were carefully placed into position. To ensure success of this criti-cal component of the works a high level of planning, a great deal of overtime commitment and co-ordination of road diversions, etc was required, along with a healthy dose of favourable weather conditions. All were well pleased and proud of the successful result.

Special mentions should be made of the teamwork, commitment and efforts of Rajen Gopaul, Ercole Concil, Roshan Dwarka and Zeid Joomratty in leading the way towards the achievement of the challenging goal set for the timely comple-tion of the infrastructure works. Anton

HHHHELVETIAELVETIAELVETIAELVETIA The project was awarded on the 19 July 2010 for an agreed contract amount of Rs 21,008,598.42 exclusive of vat. The scope of works comprise of the widening of two classified roads namely, Camp de Masque and Cote D’or Roads at Helvetia. Commencement Date: 26th July 2010 Completion Date: 29th October 2010 Duration: 14 Weeks The Project was successfully completed on time and to client satisfaction. Manish

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LLLLAAAA C C C CROISETTEROISETTEROISETTEROISETTE B B B BULKULKULKULK E E E EARTHWORKSARTHWORKSARTHWORKSARTHWORKS We were awarded the bulk platform/earthworks for some 70,000 m3 for three months. Due to change in design during construction, we were instructed to excavate deeper at some areas, thus involving additional cut and also had to carry out an additional platform for parking spaces. We managed well the deadlines and com-pleted the contract three weeks prior to the completion date. Ashvin

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BBBBAGATELLEAGATELLEAGATELLEAGATELLE M M M MALLALLALLALL ANDANDANDAND H H H HOTELOTELOTELOTEL In order to meet the challenging task of completing the eighteen blocks, seven malls and the related ex-ternal works over a period spanning between 1 July and 29 September 2011, the works were split into four manageable zones. The construction of the so-called ‘big boxes’ housing the anchor tenants was entrusted to JJ François and Balloo Tookaram. Gianni Fokman heads-up the team progressing the works related to the main Malls forming the semi-circular access route and adjacent outer line shops; while Taf Mpata, the four inner blocks and the 30+ meter high Sugar Tower in the central “Old Town Square” Mall. The extensive external works were entrusted to Ra-jan Gopaul and his teams. Finally, the complex task of co-ordinating the various M&E Services are under the control of Ali Domah. The structural works are well progressed across 13 blocks, with wet trades and services following closely on 7 blocks and the first finishes set to commence shortly.

Just to add more excitement to the mix, we (in conjunction with our joint ven-ture partner, Cogir), have just embarked upon the construction of the upsized hotel and ancillary works. This is a 108 key business hotel with the top floor dedicated to offices, includes two lifts and an atrium in the central core. There remains a high probability that further works will shortly be added to the contract. With the commitment of the entire tea, we know that we are up to the challenge of delivering these prestigious works to the desired quality and on time. Anton

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LLLLAAAA T T T TOURELLEOURELLEOURELLEOURELLE After months of negotiations, we were awarded the contract be-fore the closure in December 2010 and we started on site as from 10 January 2011. The project consists of 48 luxury apartments (or six Blocks of eight apartments each), construction of its swimming pool and other external site works. We are to proceed with only four blocks at this stage and we will be advised within the coming months whether to go ahead with the remaining two blocks. The biggest challenge on this particular job is the earthworks – the site is very restricted in terms of access and we have to carry out several platforms into the mountain and construct the retaining walls and drains both uphill and downhill prior to starting the building blocks. Ashvin

GGGGROSROSROSROS B B B BOISOISOISOIS We had a tough time tackling the job with regards to the frontage completion and grabo roads due to tight construction schedules and bad weather during the month of January. First milestone for plot B handover already met. We are now heading towards final completion by end of February. Let’s hope that the weather does-n’t affect the progress any more. We thank the team for the long hours spent on site in order to meet the tight Targets. Avinash

UUUUPGRADINGPGRADINGPGRADINGPGRADING OFOFOFOF P P P PAILLESAILLESAILLESAILLES B B B BRIDGERIDGERIDGERIDGE The project was awarded on the 2 December 2010 for an agreed contract amount of Rs 45,393,161.00 exclusive of vat. The site is located on the Pailles Branch Road (B77) and the scope of works comprise of the construction of a new bridge, the widening and upgrading of approach road. Commencement Date: 2February 2011 Completion Date: 30 October 2011 Duration: 270 Days The Rehm-Grinaker Team has already mobilized on site and the earthworks are due to start on the 21 February 2011. Manish

PPPPORTORTORTORT L L L LOUISOUISOUISOUIS R R R RINGINGINGING R R R ROADOADOADOAD PPPPHASEHASEHASEHASE I I I I The work consists of construction of 4.5km of dual carriage way from Montebello to Guibies and involves construction of culverts and 5 bridges and 10 km drains. Notice to com-mence was issued on the 18 Novem-ber 2010 and contract date for com-pletion is 18 July 2012. We are at pre-sent busy on the Gorge Bridge and working on the bridge 3. Underpass 1 and 2 and Nallah bridges will follow very shortly. Looking forward to a very challenging year with the site team. Tawfick

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CCCCASCAVELLEASCAVELLEASCAVELLEASCAVELLE B B B BUSINESSUSINESSUSINESSUSINESS P P P PARKARKARKARK We have finally started the long awaited Cascavelle Business Park beginning November 2010 and the scheduled completion date for the project is end July 2011. The project involves the construction of 7 office blocks with all associated infrastructure and services. We have also been awarded the offsite services. We are actually busy with the superstructure and have also started the external works.

Hemend

We are currently tendering for the New Taxiway at SSR International Airport following our lowest tender for the Runway, in

JV with Colas. We are also busy with other building and infrastructure tenders and hopefully we will win some work to keep

everyone busy throughout 2011 !! Thanks to HO and Site Guys for all efforts with these challenging tenders. Ajay

LLLLIFTINGIFTINGIFTINGIFTING & C & C & C & CRANERANERANERANE O O O OPERATIONSPERATIONSPERATIONSPERATIONS Lifting and crane operations are critical activities. Safe practices are of utmost importance as improper methods can lead to fatal accidents. We have during the past month been involved in lifting precast beams varying from 35 tons to 39 tons at Bagatelle “Dream Bridge” and Gorge Bridge Ring Rd with two mo-bile cranes working simultaneously. Risk assessment from day one is essential and regular tool box talks in view to create awareness amongst operators, banksmen and others working under suspended loads. Rehm Grinaker has recently organised a training session with an experienced tutor from Reunion Island and all participants from Site Engineers to Senior General Foremen gained a lot.

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RRRRIGGINGIGGINGIGGINGIGGING ANDANDANDAND S S S SLINGINGLINGINGLINGINGLINGING

They seem to come out of the ‘war of the worlds’. These are the cranes that all day long seem to be actively shifting loads

on our sites at Bagatelle, Port Louis Ring Road and Terre Rouge Verdun. Operating these cranes is full of risk. In order to

mitigate these risks, RG called upon a specialist from Reunion Island to train our guys in ‘Rigging and Slinging’.

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SSSSIXIXIXIX AAAA S S S SIDEIDEIDEIDE F F F FOOTBALLOOTBALLOOTBALLOOTBALL What a response! Some 12 teams responded to our invitation for a football festival on Saturday 25 September 2010. Competitiveness, fairness, friendliness were the order of the day. It was really great to have some 125 of our staff and workers enjoying the game together. The winner was. Congratulation to Mont Piton site who won the tourna-ment.

MMMMANGÉNIEANGÉNIEANGÉNIEANGÉNIE I I I ISLANDSLANDSLANDSLAND What a wonderful day it was for the 30 who chose to go on this different ‘outing’ Parasailing, undersea walk and the bumpy ride in a rubber life buoy whilst being pulled by a speed boat!!, breathtaking, that the feeling we all had, which ended with a great lunch and sega dancing on Ile aux Mangénie.

100K100K100K100KMMMM C C C CYCLEYCLEYCLEYCLE R R R RACEACEACEACE Sitting on a bike, for 100km, is no easy feat. Still as years go by, our guys are getting more and more interested in this race. This year some 23 of them participated in this competition. Hats off guys!

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We are pleased to welcome the following new staff in the RG familyWe are pleased to welcome the following new staff in the RG familyWe are pleased to welcome the following new staff in the RG familyWe are pleased to welcome the following new staff in the RG family Ali Domah, M&E Manager, 26 April Pravin Sonoo, Surveyor, 3 May Rana Boodan, Assistant Draughtsman, 3 May Narvish Tateea, Technical Officer, 12 May Ousna Mohit, Site Secretary, 20 May John Keogh, Construction Manager, 1 June Thierry Runga, Health and Safety Assistant, 21 June Anton Human, Senior Contracts Manager, 1 July Vishwanaden Veerachetty, General Foreman, 8 July Adesh Bunomally, M&E Coordinator, 19 July Bhismanand Ellapah, Trainee QS, 27 July Kim Lalloo, Senior Site Engineer, 2 August Dooshan Lallbeeharry, Accounts Clerk, 9 August Nedisth Ramlochun, Trainee Engineer, 16 August Sunju Soocheta, Trainee Engineer, 1 September

Soorooj Imreet, Senior Surveyor, 1 September Jean Marie Alexandre, Foreman, 1 September Kavish Chummun, Trainee QS, 1 September Avinash Gopee, Trainee Engineer, 1 September Patrick Hoareau, Foreman, 1 September Ashwin Ubhee, Trainee Engineer, 1 September Sewin Sinaya, HR Clerk, 6 September Nancy Duval, Site Secretary, 7 September Avinash Ramdoo, Section Foreman, 13 September Iswarduth Toory, Foreman, 20 September Chandra Virah Sammy, Site Engineer, 20 September Jean Bruneau Louise, Section Foreman, 28 September Amit Ramdyal, IT Officer, 1 November Sanjane Begue, Assistant Draughtsman, 1 February Stephane Newk See, Technical Officer, 7 February

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End of year cocktailEnd of year cocktailEnd of year cocktailEnd of year cocktail One year we have toiled separately on different sites and at the head office. The end of year cock-tail party brings us together far from the ‘maddening crowd’. This year we enjoyed a merry evening at Domaine Anna. Our MD seized the op-portunity to highlight some milestones during 2010 and thanked every staff member for their valuable contribution in the success of the com-pany despite a very difficult start. Christmas preasentsChristmas preasentsChristmas preasentsChristmas preasents All RG children 10 and under received a rucksack for their Christmas present this year, modeled here by Lodewyk Fourie’s girls.

end of year functions

Religious ceremonyReligious ceremonyReligious ceremonyReligious ceremony As a multicultural company, we thanked the all mighty for its blessing for the year that was ending and prayed for a fruitful 2011, at the same time 10 year awards were given out.

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GGGGENERALENERALENERALENERAL Embracing our social responsibility towards the community and other stakeholder, whilst abiding by statutory obligations, REHM Grinaker has invested in the follow-ing projects for 2010. The following have been completed and others are still outstanding: Candos Project Petit Raffray Project

CCCCHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION WITHWITHWITHWITH

UNDERPRIVILEGEDUNDERPRIVILEGEDUNDERPRIVILEGEDUNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDREN The central idea was to bring some joy and

happiness in the heart of those young and

tender boys and girls. It brought warmth to

our hearts to see the glow in their eyes as

the received their gifts (school bags, pencils

case, exercise books etc as well as a Christ-

mas present) and to hear them sing to-

gether with the band. The fete took place in

RG yard on 21 December 2010.

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations

Swabna & Suraj Jeewooth, a daughter, Mokshada, born 4 October 2010 Maneesha & Girish Gooroochurn, a daughter, Ruchika, born 11 July 2010 Ashvin & Godavaree Heerah, a son, Dashish, born 14 October 2010 Akash & Kiran Joola, a daughter, Ayesha, born 18 December 2010 Avinash & Hema Ackiah, a son, Deeyan, born 20 January 2011 Ali and Zaheera Emrith, a daughter,Arfa Naa’irah, born 9 December 2010 Ryan and Fina Ramrekha, a son, born 13 February 2011

births

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Hemraj and Diksha Ramlochun - 16 January 2011

Ashvin and Sweety Toocaram - 21 November 2010

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Sadly two of our employees passed away in 2010, Ashley L’Eveille and Arvind Jutton

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