Laydown

Facility Specifications

One controlled staging environment. Three laydown zones.

Our facility offers three dedicated laydown areas, referred to as Laydown 1, Laydown 2 and Laydown 3, each designed to accommodate specific project and component storage requirements.

To protect stored components, dust levels are continuously monitored, with internal roads watered as required to further suppress dust during transport operations.

The facility is secured 24 hours a day and monitored by a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system, ensuring the safety and security of all stored components.

Map plan showing the three laydown areas

Laydown #1

40,000m² brick-paved surface

Primarily used for the storage of main wind turbine components, including tower sections, nacelles, hubs and drivetrains. Laydown 1 features a brick-paved surface and access to three-phase electrical power, making it ideally suited for components requiring dehumidification systems and other preservation measures during storage. Floodlighting throughout the laydown area enables safe and efficient operations during night-time loading, unloading and handling activities.

Laydown #2

30,000m² compacted ground

Primarily used for the storage of wind turbine blades, Laydown 2 has a ground bearing capacity suitable for double-stacked blade storage, maximising storage efficiency. The entrance has been specifically designed to accommodate the large turning radius required for blade trailers, while the spacious layout provides ample room for crane operations, loading and unloading activities. As this area is intended primarily for blade storage, it is not equipped with lighting or electrical power.

Laydown #3

15,000m² compacted ground

Laydown 3 provides additional flexible storage capacity and is primarily used as overflow storage, particularly for blades. It offers the same ground bearing capacity as Laydown 2 which is suitable for blade storage with ample space for loading, unloading and crane activities. The area is equipped with floodlighting to support operations during low-light conditions but does not have access to three-phase electrical power.

Dark premium route map from Saldanha Port vessel discharge to the blade laydown storage yard

Why This Facility Matters

The laydown is not an extra step. It is a project- control decision.

When wind components sit in the wrong environment, the project can pay for it later through cleaning, delays, handling pressure, visible staining and disrupted site readiness.

Saldanha’s port environment is affected by iron ore dust, which can settle on components stored nearby. The Abnormal Solutions laydown facility was developed close enough to support efficient discharge, but positioned to reduce exposure and give project teams a cleaner, more controlled staging alternative.

Cleaner staging position Dedicated port exit Controlled turnaround Secure 24-hour monitoring Dust suppression and truck wash

Route from port to Abnormal Solutions storage facility

Dedicated Movement Corridor

Close enough to move fast - far enough to stay clean.

Dedicated Port Exit for Efficient Operations

A dedicated abnormal load exit gate has been developed at the Port of Saldanha specifically for the discharge of wind turbine components, providing a direct and efficient route from the port to our laydown facility.

As part of our agreement with Transnet, the exit gate is secured by 24-hour security personnel throughout discharge operations, ensuring controlled access and safe component movements.

Through the successful execution of numerous wind projects, our procedures and documentation have been refined to streamline the port exit process. This enables rapid vehicle turnaround times, allowing transporters to return efficiently from the laydown facility to the vessel for subsequent loads, maximising productivity throughout the discharge operation

Buyer Questions

Answering the concerns before they become project risk.

Does the laydown add unnecessary time?

No. The facility is close to the port and supports efficient turnaround. The larger risk is often leaving components in a more exposed or congested environment because it appears simpler in the moment.

Why not keep the components inside the port?

Port storage can expose components to heavier iron ore dust contamination. The laydown facility provides a cleaner, controlled staging point while still remaining close enough for practical movement.

What happens if site delivery is delayed?

The laydown facility gives the project breathing room. Components can be securely staged and released when access, permits, escorts, cranes and installation sequencing are ready.

Can weekend discharge be planned?

Weekend discharge can be considered, but it requires special arrangements and is subject to port activity, transport embargoes, exact dates and approval conditions.

What makes this a premium project solution?

TThe value sits in the combination of location, route control, security, dust mitigation, operational support and project sequencing, all designed around high-value renewable energy components.

Included in the offer

More than land. A managed operational environment.

The facility is positioned as a premium project service because the value sits in what surrounds the storage area: security, monitoring, safety, cleaning support, traffic liaison and operational discipline.

Security & control

24-hour security, a security control room, back-up systems and long-range night vision cameras monitoring the areas around the clock.

Port discharge support

Assistance with vessel discharge logistics, management of the dedicated exit gate and coordination from port to laydown.

Safety readiness

Comprehensive induction processes, on-site medics and practical site controls for teams operating inside the facility.

Component protection

Continuous dust monitoring, dust suppression and truck wash facilities to support cleaner component movement.

Project support spaces

Office and workshop space can be made available on request, keeping project teams close to the operation.

Procurement confidence

Level 2 BBBEE compliance supports local procurement requirements and project participation considerations.

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