MEDIA RELEASE
November 21, 2024
The Lintec CSD2500B works on the construction of Tanzania’s New Dodoma Msalato International Airport runway and auxiliary roads.
POWERCHINA selects Lintec CSD2500B for new international airport construction in Tanzania
- The hugely popular Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant is working on the construction of the New Dodoma Msalato International Airport in Tanzania
- The project will enhance the infrastructure and connectivity of Tanzania’s political capital and the wider East African region
- Work includes the construction of a 3.6 km, 60 m wide take-off runway, as well as taxiways, and auxiliary airport roads
Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), has purchased a Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant for its work on the New Dodoma Msalato International Airport in Tanzania. The plant began production in September 2023 at the new airport in the Masarato district, approximately 15 km from the city centre. The plant is helping to build key facilities such as a new apron, taxiway, runway, and auxiliary roads. At the same time, construction is also underway elsewhere on new hangars, terminals, firefighting units, and electromechanical installations, as well as a new airfield tower.
Improving air transport connectivity
The project marks a significant milestone in enhancing the infrastructure and connectivity of Tanzania’s political capital and the wider East African region. On September 13, 2021, the Tanzanian Government signed a contract to construct the airport investing TZS 127 billion (USD 54.74 million) into the project, further supported by a USD 329.47 million loan from the African Development Bank.
Built-in ISO-certified containers, the Lintec CSD2500B ensures uninterrupted operations, and its modular construction delivers cost efficiencies and easy installation.
The construction is taking place in two phases, with the first phase focusing on the runway and terminal. The second phase will be implemented based on demand and once fully operational, the airport will accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually.
The project has reached the halfway point and is on track for completion by April 2025. The most notable achievement so far includes the construction of a 3.6-kilometre-long, 60-metre-wide runway.
A spokesperson from POWERCHINA, said:
“Several factors drove our decision to invest in the Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant. Firstly, we prioritise safety and reliability in all our operations, and with Lintec & Linnhoff’s German-engineered equipment, we are confident in the highest standards of performance and quality. In addition, the Lintec CSD2500B’s containerised design ensures uninterrupted operations despite Tanzania’s challenging rainy seasons, while its modular construction delivers cost efficiency through low transport expenses and easy installation.”
The Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant is a popular choice for airport infrastructure construction and the units have featured on other significant projects including the Yap Island International Airport in Micronesia, as well as the Sihanouk International Airport in Cambodia.
The Lintec CSD2500B is engineered to the highest levels that exceed global standards for environmental impact, recyclability, and reusability.
Modular construction made easy
Built in ISO certified sea containers, the Lintec Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plants are the first of their kind in the industry, featuring a modular construction that allows for easy transportation and convenient installation. The Lintec CSD2500B model has a capacity of 160 tph and a batch size of 1650/1600 kg.
Additionally, the Lintec Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plants prioritise sustainability with pollution control units and optional recycling systems. The design also ensures security with a central lockable access point, along with convenient walkways and staircases for easy maintenance. All plants ensure smooth setup by pre-assembling each plant at the manufacturing stage, before subjecting them to rigorous testing to ensure the highest reliability. With low shipping costs and streamlined transportation, Lintec provides a sustainable and cost-effective solution for diverse projects.
In addition, Lintec’s unique double screen drum technology eliminates the need for hot elevator and vibrating screens while reducing the need for maintenance.
Combining the heating and screening of the minerals in a single process unit offers the substantial advantage of delivering significant energy savings.
POWERCHINA has a long-standing relationship with Lintec & Linnhoff, having previously purchased a range of asphalt mixing plants from the company, including units from the CSM and CSD series. These have been used across a range of projects dating back to 2010. This ongoing cooperation between the two companies underscores POWERCHINA’s confidence in the quality and reliability of Lintec & Linnhoff’s asphalt batching plants.
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About Lintec & Linnhoff
Lintec & Linnhoff is a global manufacturer and distributor of leading-edge solutions for the asphalt and concrete industries under the Lintec and Linnhoff brand names. Its products include asphalt mixing plants, concrete batching plants, pavement related technologies, and specialist concrete cooling solutions.
All its machines are engineered to the highest levels and exceed global standards for environmental impact, recyclability and reusability. The company’s key technologies include Lintec’s containerised asphalt and concrete batching plants built in 100% certified ISO sea containers and Linnhoff’s screen drum technology.
Lintec & Linnhoff combines the craftsmanship, precision and engineering expertise of its German heritage with the exacting standards required to serve the varied needs of the global construction market. It provides purpose-built solutions to customers that are supported through its team of global experts and distribution partners.
Lintec & Linnhoff plants have helped deliver some of the world’s most prominent construction achievements, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi; The Palm Island, Dubai; the Storebaelt Bridge, Denmark; Merdeka 118 Tower, Malaysia; and the 1st Polder Project in Singapore.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
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