Roads

Market conditions during the year were challenging, placing pressure on volumes and margins. The group however was awarded a number of road contracts valued at R1,8 billion, entrenching the broader roads division as a leader in this field. Apart from Basil Read Roads, this division includes group subsidiaries Roadcrete Africa, Newport Construction and Spray Pave. 

The roads division has a full order book for 2010, stretching into 2011. In the current economic climate, this is tangible evidence of Basil Read’s ability to compete cost effectively and to participate to the fullest in a multi-faceted road-building programme that stretches to 2018. The group is also well positioned to participate in major developments planned by transport, power and telecommunications parastatals. 

Management

Deon de Jager, Greg Badenhorst, Paul Walker, Steven Single, Jimmy Strydom, Stix de Jager, Zybrand van Dyk, Morné van Schalkwyk, Dave Bennett

	Employees 2 014
	Contribution to revenue 46,6%