A Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant has been supporting Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) in its work on the New Dodoma Msalato International Airport in Tanzania
The project is aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and connectivity of Tanzania’s political capital and the wider East African region. Once fully operational, it is expected to accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually. With investment from the Tanzanian Government and a loan from the African Development Bank, construction is taking place in two phases. The first is focused on the runway and terminal, while the second will be implemented based on demand.
For its work on the project, POWERCHINA purchased the mixing plant from Lintec & Linnhoff which began production in September 2023. The plant has been helping to build key facilities since this time, including a new apron, taxiway, runway, and auxiliary roads.
Construction has also been underway on new hangars, terminals, firefighting units, electromechanical installations, and a new airfield tower. As a result of these efforts, the project has reportedly reached the halfway point and is expected to be completed by April 2025.
Excelling in Tanzania
The Lintec Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plants feature 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.
Prioritising sustainability with pollution control units and optional recycling units, the design also ensures security with a central lockable access point and features convenient walkways along with staircases for easy maintenance. These are but some of the features that led to POWERCHINA purchasing the plant for the project – a decision that continued the company’s long-standing relationship with Lintec & Linnhoff having used it for a number of projects dating back to 2010.
“Several factors drove our decision to invest in the Lintec CSD2500B Containerised Asphalt Mixing Plant,” said a spokesperson from POWERCHINA. “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.”
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Lintec mixing plant supports Tanzanian airport construction
The Lintec CSD2500B ensures uninterrupted operations, and its modular construction delivers cost efficiencies and easy installation. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
