Zulu Burrow Consulting

Roads and bridges are the cornerstone of any nation’s infrastructure. Zulu Burrow Consulting is one of Zambia’s leading providers of road and bridge design and supervision services.

By working closely with contractors, Zulu Burrow seeks to help its clients to convert their projects into practical realities that can be achieved as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. Their team is experienced in all forms of design, including large span roads and bridges.

Zulu Burrow Consulting is committed to providing world class professional services with integrity and excellence, to its clients, by engaging highly qualified, experienced and multi-disciplinary consultants whose knowledge and appreciation of engineering and sustainable Development varies from local and regional, to international level.

Projects

Chingola – Kasumbalesa Road

Supervision of works on the Chingola – Kasumbalesa road in the Copperbelt Province, Zimba Livingstone road in Southern Province, Serenje Mpika Road in Northern Province and Chipata – Nyimba Road are other road projects undertaken by Zulu Burrow Consulting.

Chipata – Nyimba Road

The design of the upgrading of Mumbwa – Landless corner (M20) road project is another recent project undertaken.

Kazungula Bridge

Zulu Burrow Consultancy was part of the seven joint venture consultancy team that included Nippon Koei Company Ltd, Chodai Company Ltd, Arcus GIBB(pty)Ltd, Bothagka Burrow Botswana (pty) and CPP Botswana (pty).

The scope of consultancy works included design, review of tender documentation and supervision of the construction of the Kazungula Bridge.

Lusaka and Livingstone International Airport

Air transportation projects undertaken are the design and supervision of the runway and taxiways at Lusaka International Airport and the rehabilitation and upgrading of Livingstone Airport into an International Airport.

Environmental impact assessments

Zulu Burrow Consulting work in association with Riverine Consultants, Chalo Environmental & Sustainable Development Consultants and Ruralnet, three firms specialising in conducting environmental impact assessments for feasibility studies carried out by the firm. Specific projects include:

• Feasibility study for the improvements and extensions to the access roads within the South Luangwa National Park and the Lupande Game Management Area
• Update of the environmental study of the T4 Road between Luangwa Bridge and Malawi Border
• Environmental Impact and Socio – Economic Study for the upgrading of Mumbwa - Landless corner (M20) road
• Environmental Impact and Socio – Economic Study for the Chipata – Lundazi Road
• Environmental impact study for the Mansa-Luwingu Road

Zulu Burrow Consulting has had an active involvement in the water and sanitation sector for various institutions and a dedicated water department has been firmed up within the company to handle this requirement.

Projects executed under the water and sanitation sector include:

• Groundwater development under JICA in Northern, Central, Lusaka, Copperbelt and Luapula Provinces
• Improvement of water supply for Chirundu town, involved topographical and material surveys, design, and working drawings
• Treatment works refurbishment for Chilanga Cement Plc
• Sewerage system improvements for the University of Zambia
• Design of sixty-two (62) inch and fifty-eight (58) inch diameter pipes at Nakambala Sugar Estates
• Design of pump stations, treatment works, and pipelines for a $50 million
• Investment plan for bulk water transfer from Kafue River to Lusaka
• Detailed Engineering design and tender documentation for source development treatment storage and primary reticulation of water supply to five townships in the Southern sector
• Feasibility study of the Water Supply to the towns of Limulunga in the Western Province
• Engineering design and contract documentation of Rural Towns water supply for five towns for the then Ministry of Agriculture and Water Development

Social impact assessment inclusive of water and sanitation projects

In the socio-economic sector coupled with the water and sanitation hygiene projects, some assignments undertaken by Zulu Burrow Consulting include:

• Supervision phase of the follow-up cooperation on groundwater development and rural water supply projects in Zambia under JICA
• Groundwater development and sanitation Improvement in the Northern Province of Zambia under Japanese aid
• Study of follow-up cooperation on groundwater and rural water supply under JICA
• Thematic Evaluation Study of JICA water supply projects in George, Ngombe, Kalikiliki and Bauleni compounds of Lusaka
• Study of Community management of the Kanyama Aquifer under UN-Habitat
• RDA socio-economic baseline study of feeder roads in Central and Eastern Provinces
• Comprehensive Review of the National WASHE Programme under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing
• Evaluation of the Northern Province water supply and sanitation programme under Ireland aid
• Study on the Peri-Urban water supply and sanitation situation, options and recommendations for Lusaka Water & Sewerage Company
• Facilitation of the community water supply situation analysis workshop for Zambia
• Facilitation of the Situation Analysis for the Peri-Urban water supply for Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company
• Preparation of Gender for Water Supply & Sanitation in Zambia ‘Field Note’
• Study on Water Demand Management and Adaptive Capacity for the Water Research Fund of Southern Africa, under SADC
• Review of N-WASHE Training Gender Training Materials/Modules
• JICA follow-up studies on Groundwater phases 1 & 2. in Central. Copperbelt, Southern and Lusaka Provinces
• JICA socio-economic Study in Luapula Province
• JICA groundwater Development in Northern Province phases 1 & 2

The design of complex buildings and multi-storeys requires expert consultants and engineers – preferably those who can also manage the installation and ongoing support for a consistent and quality service.

With expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and public health engineering, Zulu Burrow Consulting ensures that costs, time, build-ability, durability, functionality and aesthetics are carefully balanced to meet the needs of their clients, the end user as well as the general public without compromising on safety and sustainability.

No matter your building construction needs, Zulu Burrow is committed to help you realise your visions. Their team will work with your architects and contractors to ensure you build a structure that is not only beautiful looking but very functional – a building that will stand the test of time.

With a reputation for innovative designs and technical solutions, Zulu Burrow guarantees to deliver even the most complex projects. Get in touch today and find out how their team can help.