GENERAL NEWS
From the MD’s desk
By Sandy Kelly
The dilemma facing many
of us in 2020 and the next
few years in Gaborone
With work already started on the western bypass intersections being
converted from roundabouts to fly-overs, we are heading for a chaotic
couple of years in terms of traffic. The second issue many of us are
already having to deal with is the access and egress to the New CBD,
which is already chaotic in the mornings and evenings.
Well, the blessings are that the western bypass intersections will be
much better in a few years and if the call for bids for the intersections
surrounding the New CBD leads to something concrete, the problem
should be alleviated.
So now the dilemma: “Where should you be looking to locate your
business?”
If you live in Gabs North or Phakalane and can conduct most of your
business from the office or by visiting the city centre during the course of
the day, then Setlhoa is tailor made for you. As it develops rapidly into
one of the city’s prime nodes including offices, retail, residential and
small business showrooms/warehouses, it is exactly what you need.
If your business is in the southern part of town, like Commerce Park or
Kgale, do not despair as, once the roads are finished, then it will again
be a prime location which can only expand further south and westwards
in the long term. You may think of opening a second outlet as did Motor
Centre and CTM/Italtile who are already in Setlhoa or relocating for the
next couple of years.
The dilemma of the New CBD
Well yes, we are going to have to live with traffic congestion for the
next couple of years – and it will get worse! But, if your business calls
for being located there as it is most definitely the central business district
now, as opposed to the Main Mall. For example, with most of the banks
having established their head offices there, those that are not, may wish
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to consider it. It won’t be too long – five or ten years goes quickly –
and we may well find that all the vacant plots are fully developed. The
New CBD is without a doubt already the most prime office location in
Gaborone which will stay that way for a long time, if not for ever.
Of course, the Main Mall will always be good because many
businesses rely on government and its employees, so would want to
be close to the Government Enclave which will always be there for the
foreseeable planning future. And, the prime residential areas of Ext 9 &
11, plus the university, stadium and schools are there.
And what about the Fairgrounds?
That is not so much of a dilemma at all. With the majority of the major
accounting firms and insurance companies based there, as a financial
services centre, it will always be in strong demand and a great location
if you are in that business.
What is NOT a dilemma, is that we here at Time Projects are here to
serve your every need - we can offer you space in all these locations,
whether it be to rent or to buy, we have it. And, of course we are your
number one stop for development. Don’t hesitate to come and chat to us
or your trusted property advisor about your needs.
Managing editor: Faye-Marie Cloete
Email: [email protected]
Cell: +267 7137 6232
Contributors: Sandy Kelly, Brett Marlin, Julien
Matoka, Kagiso Sebetso, Mmika Selei, Roy
Mapharing, Heinrich Malan, Joe Simpson
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