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Une multinationale américaine du bâtiment, construisant une nouvelle centrale électrique de 100 mégawatts dans la banlieue de Kaboul, a passé un contrat avec TDI en 2008 pour fournir un soutien au déminage à ses équipes de construction. La tâche a été compliquée par le fait que la zone à dépolluer était un ancien champ de tir militaire, et que pour tenir les délais de construction fixés par le client, TDI a dû intervenir au cœur du rude hiver afghan.
TDI a fait appel à une combinaison d’équipes de déminage manuelles et mécaniques et a recruté un groupe local de démineurs afghans. Afin de traiter le sol gelé, TDI a déployé une excavatrice blindée qui a pu pénétrer la couche de terre glacée, soulevant le sol avant de l’étaler sur une surface où les démineurs, à l’aide de détecteurs de métaux, ont ainsi pu le fouiller.
Les températures bien en deçà de zéro n’ont pas dissuadé les démineurs, faisant d’eux l’unique équipe travaillant alors en Afghanistan.
TDI a pu mener à bien cette tâche dans les délais impartis et la centrale électrique a ainsi pu entrer en service à plein rendement.
“Exceeded all my expectations on this work, the professionalism and standard of the work process was exceptional... TDI played a big part in keeping my schedule on track.”
“I have found TDI to be very thorough and professional in carrying out their demining activities and I have no hesitation in recommending their services to prospective clients.”
“TDI continues to adapt to the changing requirements of the operational environment and we would have no reservations on recommending them for inclusion in further projects in challenging conditions.“
“TDI have conducted all operations with professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative. They have kept production going during extreme weather, when other subcontractors have not been able to maintain their operations.”
“The work completed to date has been to a standard exceeding expectations of WesternGeco.”
“(TDI) have conducted themselves in a professional and dedicated manner in all interaction with the Sudanese authorities and local population. In addition to this they have worked closely with the National Mine Action Centre when required and cooperated fully with all our partners in Darfur for which we are very grateful.”
“I am indebted to TDI for the intense and comprehensive training of Sibro’s National EOD Operators and the continuing mentorship of these teams…It is my fervent hope that TDI should continue its good work”
“We can certify that the professional relationship established early last year has yielded success in implementing a complex project and delivering the expected results. We value TDI as a reliable partner and are extremely satisfied with the cooperation to date.”
They have provided a professional and high level of clearance support as well as project management throughout the contract period. We would recommend them to any future contractor.”
It is very impressive to see how much you and the team have managed to achieve in extremely
challenging circumstances. The project is really building momentum.
In May 2020, armoured vehicles of the Force had been silted up for several days so a recovery
truck was needed. TDI personnel were escorted to the site and did an outstanding and effective
job of assisting the vehicles. I would like to personally thank all those involved for their
professionalism and their reactivity.
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