Deep under, the 6-level carpark basement for PNB118 Tower development, is a super large size RC Tank of 3-level high, which will be utilized to store chilled water supplies for the entire PNB118 development. The tank structure is made up of RC frames of strutting beams with RC Skinwall (15m height) and the raft foundation (1.2m thick). It is the deepest and largest thermal energy storage system ever constructed in the city centre, with Top-Down construction method.

Key Facts

Location - Merdeka PNB118 Tower, Kuala Lumpur

Development Owner - PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd

Water Storage Capacity - 76,000 Rth or 7,000 tonnes of chilled water

Structure system - Reinforced concrete of wall, frames and base raft

Tank Storage Size - 86.9m (L) x 48.4m (W) x 15m (depth)

Total RC Concrete - 8,100m3

RC Construction Method - Top-Down