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Delta Built Environment Consultants (Delta BEC) is proud to serve as the Wet Services Engineering Consultant for the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) new, state-of-the-art vaccine facility at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR) Institute in Pretoria. This advanced facility is designed to meet cGMP, PICS, and Biosafety standards, which will streamline vaccine production against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and tick-borne illnesses, boosting South Africa’s animal health and welfare efforts.

Key Wet Services Highlights:

  • Comprehensive water piping, hot water generation, and drainage solutions for all new buildings (admin wing, vaccine processing area, receiving/dispatch space, plant room, and support buildings).
  • Integration of effluent and softened water systems to ensure efficient, compliant operations.
  • Strategic mechanical services connections, enabling smooth equipment cleaning and reliable process flow.
  • By delivering robust, future-ready wet services infrastructure, Delta BEC helps position the OVR Institute at the forefront of vaccine research and production, empowering the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to better safeguard animal health nationwide.