PROJECTS
SELECTED MAJOR PROJECTS
PROJECTS
More than two decades of project delivery across Southern Africa—from greenfield bush clearing and land preparation to dam construction, GPS-controlled land forming and large-scale road programmes. CLM’s firsthand experience provides a practical understanding of what major agricultural and earthworks projects cost and what successful implementation requires.
SECTOR
SUGAR
CITRUS
LUCERNE
AQUACULTURE
MINING
ROADS
TYPE
LAND LEVELLING
BUSH CLEARING
LAND PREPARATION
EARTHWORKS
DAM CONSTRUCTION
ROADWORKS
SUGAR | LAND LEVELLING
Land Levelling, Field Preparation & Services — Marromeu
GPS levelling of 2,000 ha. Plough-out and field preparation of existing fields averaging 2,000 ha/year. Development of new organic sugar fields, road and canal construction and maintenance, and seed cane haulage.
Duration: Aug 2013 – Ongoing
Contract value: US$12M
Citrus | Bush Clearing
Bush Clearing & Land Preparation — Massingir
Bush clearing and land preparation for 500 ha of new citrus orchards. Heavy ploughing and ripping using high-horsepower CASE IH tractors and ROME implements.
Duration: Jul 2021 – Ongoing
Contract value: US$0.2M
Lucerne | Land Preparation
Land Preparation — Massingir Valley Farms
Land preparation on a planned 20,000 ha Lucerne estate — initial trial area. Heavy ploughing and ripping with high-horsepower CASE IH tractors and ROME implements on the first 1,400 ha trial area.
Duration: Sep 2022 – Apr 2023
Contract value: US$0.1M
Sugar | Land Preparation
Land Preparation — Xinavane
Land preparation and laser levelling of new project areas and existing estate fields over an 11-year programme.
Duration: Aug 2007 – Feb 2018
Contract value: US$12M
Sugar | Land Levelling
GPS Levelling — Marromeu
Existing sugar cane estate. GPS levelling of 600 ha of sugar cane fields to client field-design specifications.
Duration: Jul 2010 – Nov 2010
Contract value: US$0.6M
Sugar | Bush Clearing
Land Preparation & Bush Clearing — Lamego South
Complete removal of bush across 2,100 ha and land preparation for sugar planting.
Duration: Jul 2006 – Jul 2007
Contract value: US$7M
Sugar | Dam Construction
Construction of Muda Dam — Sofala
Construction of the Muda Dam for irrigation supply to the Mafambisse sugar estate. Dam-wall construction with associated earthworks, controlled fill placement and compaction.
Duration: Jun 2006 – Dec 2006
Contract value: US$5M
SUGAR| Land preparation
Land Levelling, Field Preparation & Services — Nchalo
Land forming using GPS levelling equipment and heavy ploughing to improve existing sections of a flood irrigated sugar estate. Equipment used includes 375 HP articulated CASE tractors, CAMECO and Reynolds scrapers and ROME Heavy Duty subsoilers, disc harrows and ploughs.
Duration: Apr 2003 – Oct 2007
Contract value: US$12M
Aquaculture | Pond Construction
300 ha PRAWN FARM CONSTRUCTION — QUELIMANE
300 ha of ponds and supply canals for hatching and growing shrimp, built in expansive clay soils within a mangrove swamp area.
Duration: Mar 2003 – Dec 2004
Contract value: US$5.5M
KEY OBJECTIVES
OUR COMMITMENTS ON EVERY PROJECT
Responding to each client’s specific needs with flexible, innovative solutions.
Applying appropriate new technologies where they improve safety, quality or productivity.
Developing the skills and performance of our employees.
Meeting client expectations for quality, timely delivery and effective cost management.
Protecting the health and safety of our workers, surrounding communities and the environment.
CLM’S ROLES
Six ways we plug into your project.
CLM can support clients in several practical roles, depending on project requirements.
ADVISOR
Providing practical agricultural development advice based on real field, mechanisation and contracting experience.
MECHANISATION SPECIALIST
Advising on equipment selection, fleet configuration, implement matching, maintenance planning, workshop requirements and realistic equipment operating costs.
PLANNER
Assisting with development planning, equipment planning, implementation sequencing, operational structures and project readiness.
PROJECT MANAGER
Assisting clients with project coordination, field execution planning, production monitoring, reporting, implementation control and problem solving.
IMPLEMENTER
Supporting the practical execution of agricultural development projects, either through direct field involvement, operational management or implementation oversight.
OPERATIONAL SPECIALIST
Providing practical support around daily field operations, equipment utilisation, workshop systems, logistics, fleet performance and operational efficiency.