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KwaZulu-Natal # Leroy Merlin Cornubia — 631 kL Fire Water Storage Two cylindrical Aluzinc bladder tanks supplied, delivered and installed for Specifire, providing dedicated fire water storage for the Leroy Merlin Cornubia development in Blackburn. ## Reliable fire water storage for a major commercial development As large-format retail developments continue to expand across South Africa, dependable fire water infrastructure is essential to protecting people, tenants and trading operations from day one. Videx Storage Tanks partnered with Specifire Pty Ltd to supply, deliver and install two cylindrical steel fire water storage tanks for the Leroy Merlin Cornubia development in Blackburn, KwaZulu-Natal. The completed installation provides more than 631 kL of effective fire water storage capacity for the site's fire protection system. ### Project Overview Client Specifire Pty Ltd Project Leroy Merlin Cornubia Location Belladonna Road, Ottawa South, Blackburn, KZN Application Fire Water Storage Tank Type Cylindrical Aluzinc Bladder Tanks Quantity 2 Tanks Total Effective Capacity 631.18 kL Scope Supply, Delivery & Installation ![First 315 kL cylindrical Aluzinc fire water storage tank installed at Leroy Merlin Cornubia](/__l5e/assets-v1/f695fd5e-61eb-4ed9-8fba-2f8bf6fcb8cf/leroy-merlin-cornubia-first-tank.png)![Second Videx cylindrical fire water storage tank on site at Leroy Merlin Cornubia](/__l5e/assets-v1/a5497e1e-f8ab-4540-a3a2-d079d70f8cea/leroy-merlin-cornubia-second-tank.jpg) ### The Challenge The project required reliable, long-life fire water storage that could integrate with sprinkler and hydrant infrastructure while fitting into an active commercial construction programme running to a tight retail delivery timeline. - Provide reliable, long-life fire water storage for a major retail development - Integrate cleanly with sprinkler and hydrant infrastructure - Fit into an active commercial construction programme - Deliver a durable, low-maintenance solution for long-term performance ### The Videx Solution Videx supplied two ASIB cylindrical bladder tanks manufactured from Aluzinc steel. Each tank incorporates an internal food-grade PVC bladder, butt-jointed panel construction, external stiffeners, corrugated roof, mechanical level indicator, external ladder and vortex inhibitor. The bladder isolates the stored water from the steel shell, reducing corrosion and extending service life. - Two ASIB cylindrical bladder tanks manufactured from Aluzinc steel - Internal food-grade PVC bladder isolates stored water from the steel shell - Butt-jointed panel construction with external stiffeners and corrugated roof - Mechanical level indicators, external ladders and dual vortex inhibitors - Installed on reinforced concrete foundations alongside the fire pump room ![Leroy Merlin Cornubia fire pump room under construction alongside the Videx fire water tanks](/__l5e/assets-v1/fac5096b-64c9-486d-b076-88497a9b5b18/leroy-merlin-cornubia-pump-house.jpg) ### Tank Specifications - Gross Capacity: 336.22 kL each - Effective Capacity: 315.59 kL each - Total Effective Capacity: 631.18 kL - Diameter: 7.64 m · Height: 7.334 m - Total Steel Weight: 14.94 tonnes - Ø100 Inlet · Ø300 Sprinkler Outlet · Ø200 Hydrant Outlet - Ø150 Overflow · Ø100 Drain · Ø200 Test Return · Ø50 Cooling Line - Dual Vortex Inhibitors ### Installation & Outcome The tanks were installed on reinforced concrete foundations alongside construction of the dedicated fire pump room. The modular Aluzinc design enabled efficient on-site assembly and close coordination with Specifire and the principal contractor throughout the build programme. The completed installation delivers over 630 kL of effective dedicated fire water storage, supporting the site's fire protection infrastructure with a durable, low-maintenance solution engineered for long-term performance. ### Need dedicated fire water storage for a retail or commercial site? Talk to Videx about ASIB-listed cylindrical Aluzinc bladder tanks engineered for long-term fire protection performance. [Talk to an engineer](/contact)[More case studies](/case-studies) [](https://wa.me/27712660836)[](tel:+27118270727)[](/contact#quote)