UGANDA / HYDROPOWER01
Karuma Hydropower Plant 600MW
Tunnel crack injection and specialist concrete repair works within a major hydropower development.
STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION
GROUND CONTROL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD
Strong foundations.
Lasting impact.
Specialist engineering for challenging ground, essential infrastructure and the communities that depend on it.
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SAFETY & WORKPLACE REGISTRATION
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01 / WHO WE ARE
Engineering solutions.Smarter Technology. Sustainable by Purpose
From the ground beneath us to the infrastructure that connects us, we bring specialist knowledge to complex construction challenges.
Ground Control Engineering Construction Ltd is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company based in Uganda. We provide tailored solutions across design, implementation, operation and maintenance.
Our work brings together ground engineering, structural rehabilitation, underground construction and environmental management—with a practical focus on quality, safety and lasting value.
Read our company profile ↗Ground engineering✦Structural rehabilitation✦Tunnelling✦Infrastructure
One coordinated approach to the ground, structures and systems your project depends on.
Above ground. Below ground.Across the project lifecycle.
01 GROUND & SLOPE STABILIZATION +
Rock bolts, anchors, high-wall support, ground improvement, mesh systems and sprayed concrete applications—including shotcrete and gunite—to stabilise slopes and address challenging ground conditions.
02 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, REHABILITATION & MAINTENANCE +
Structural Repairs & Rehabilitation
Restoring the integrity, durability and serviceability of deteriorated or damaged infrastructure through structural and concrete repairs, sprayed concrete applications (shotcrete and gunite), waterproofing, slope stabilization, drainage improvements and flood mitigation works.
Infrastructure Maintenance
Comprehensive preventive, routine and corrective maintenance for bridges, dams, roads and roadside slopes, railways, airports, mines, pipelines, power lines, substations, transformers, power plants, oil well pads, landfills, drainage systems, buildings, industrial parks and seismic monitoring stations.
03 TUNNELING & MINING WORKS | OIL & GAS SUPPORT SERVICES +
Specialist tunneling and mining works, including underground construction, New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) works, drilling and blasting, portals, box cuts and ground support. We also provide construction and technical support services for the oil and gas industry, alongside geological and seismic surveys, site investigations, technical studies, assessments and exploration support—all backed by specialist supervision.
04 CIVIL, INDUSTRIAL, ENERGY & UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE +
Engineering, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, railways, airports, ports, buildings and industrial parks, alongside water supply and drainage systems, waste management facilities, irrigation schemes, hydropower plants, Solar schemes, Substations, power networks and associated infrastructures.
05 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT +
Environmental and social impact assessments, environmental protection and restoration, compliance support, flood management and waste infrastructure support. We integrate these services into project planning, construction and implementation to promote sustainable practices and responsible management of environmental and social impacts.
06 SPECIALIST CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT +
Specialist construction and technical field services covering drilling and blasting, sandblasting, tank cleaning, protective coatings, pipe installation and traffic management. Our capabilities also include seismic station installation and servicing, infrastructure inspections, facilities management, graffiti removal and surface repairs.
TYPICAL CHALLENGES
Understanding the problem.
Shaping the solution.
Examples of the ground and infrastructure challenges our competencies address. Each site requires its own assessment and engineering response.
03 / SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Experience that
goes deeper.
Selected assignments from our company and technical team portfolio, spanning Uganda and international infrastructure projects.
UGANDA / UNDERGROUND WORKS02
Bugoye Hydropower Plant 13MW
Tunnelling, NATM and concrete works in challenging shallow-ground conditions in Kasese.
TUNNELLING & GROUND SUPPORTUGANDA / OIL & GAS SUPPORT SERVICES03
Tilenga seismic monitoring — TotalEnergies
Installation and maintenance experience supporting the passive seismic monitoring network.
MONITORING & MAINTENANCEUGANDA / WATER SUPPLY WORKS04
Trenchless Crossings of Roads for Water Transmission Mains Pipelines
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) works & installation of 800mmØ pipe sleeves.
HDD DRILLING AND PIPELINE INSTALLATIONSOUTH AFRICA / TRANSPORT05
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
Technical team experience in NATM tunneling works on the Gautrain rail development.
UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTIONTANZANIA / HYDROPOWER06
Rufiji Hydropower Project 2,100MW
Experience in diversion tunnels, adits, portals, headrace and tailrace tunnel works.
SPECIALIST TUNNELLINGSOUTH AFRICA / MINING07
Booysendal Platinum Mine
High-wall support using anchors, mesh, grouting and gunite, including portal construction.
HIGH-WALL & PORTAL SUPPORTINDIA / TRANSPORT08
Zojila Road Tunnel
Tunnels and ventilation shafts.
TUNNEL CONSTRUCTIONSOUTH AFRICA / TRANSPORT09
Booysendal Mine New Road Approach
Road support works.
SUPPORT WORKS ON NEW CUTS FROM ROADSIDE SLOPESSAUDI ARABIA / TRANSPORT10
Neom New City Development
Construction of spine tunnels.
TUNNEL CONSTRUCTIONSOUTH AFRICA / TRANSPORT — BRIDGES11
South African National Roads Agency Roads
Post-tensioning cables installation.
BRIDGE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKSTANZANIA / TRANSPORT — AIRPORTS12
Julius Nyerere International Airport Renovation Project
Drainage works, asphalt access roads and parking lots.
RENOVATION OF THE DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT04 / MODERN SOLUTIONS
Modern methods.
Lasting solutions.
Explore typical engineering solutions for ground, structures and infrastructure. Select a photograph for a closer look.
05 / HOW WE WORK
Confidence at
every stage.
Good delivery starts with understanding the site. We align technical decisions, resources and quality controls around the needs of each assignment.
Understand the challenge
Listen to your objectives, review the available information and establish the site conditions, constraints and scope.
Develop the right solution
Bring together the appropriate expertise, methods, materials and programme to address the project’s requirements.
Deliver with discipline
Coordinate skilled teams and supervision with safety planning, quality checks and clear communication.
Support lasting performance
Complete handover, document the work and provide maintenance and rehabilitation support where required.
GET TO KNOW GROUND CONTROL
Our capabilities.
In one place.
Explore our services, technical expertise and project portfolio.
NEWS DESK
Progress worth sharing.
Company milestones, recognition and updates from Ground Control.
COMPANY RECOGNITION
Ground Control recognised for excellence in continuous growth
Ground Control Engineering Construction Ltd was recognised by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) as one of the best performers in continuous growth, following training facilitated by TotalEnergies.
Managing Director Crispus Omuut received the award at the Q3 Tilenga Supplier Development Workshop.
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The recognition marks an important milestone in Ground Control’s continued development as an engineering and construction company. It reflects the team’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities and pursuing continuous improvement.
Ground Control thanks UNOC and TotalEnergies for the supplier-development opportunity and recognition.
06 / START A CONVERSATION
Let’s build
lasting value.
Tell us about your project, its location and the challenge you want to solve. Our team will help you explore the next steps.
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VISIT US
Royalfoam Building
Plot 1878, Bukoto–Kisaasi Road
Kampala, Uganda
Approximately 150 metres from the Kabira Country Club traffic lights, heading towards Oryx Gas Station / Bukoto Market. Find us on the left-hand side, before Bukoto Market.
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