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DURBAN POINT REDEVELOPMENT
The eThekwini municipality has launched Phase one of its R35bn Durban Point redevelopment, with construction starting on a 750m long promenade at the base of the planned build. The promenade will be 30m wide, and will run from uShaka Marine World to Vetch’ s Pier. It is expected to be open for use by mid-2019. According to the city, ± R300mn has been set aside for the promenade- a small portion of the R35bn Point Waterfront Development which aims to overhaul the entire area and further attract investment and tourists to the vicinity. On the northern side of the promenade, beach facilities and amenities will include change rooms, ablutions for bathers and staff facilities. Public parking and dedicated parking for watersport clubs will also be provided. The clubs, which were moved to temporary facilities in 2016 and 2017, will be accommodated in new spaces on the promenade. Restaurant facilities will also be leased out to operators. Plans also include an amphitheatre located in the centre of the promenade serving as the primary beach events space. The promenade extension unlocks phase one investment of the Point Waterfront Development which will include a residential tower, retail mall and hotel. The development is expected to cover a total of 750,000m 2, and will including high rise skyscrapers exceeding 55 storeys. Development in the area is expected to extend beyond 2022.
144 OXFORD, ROSEBANK
Growthpoint Properties has commenced construction on its new 35,000m 2 premiumgrade office development in Rosebank, called 144 Oxford.
Designed by Paragon Architects South Africa, 144 Oxford is in a prime position at the gateway to Rosebank and features two P-grade office towers of some 17,500m 2 each. All of this is located directly opposite the landmark Hyatt Regency and a short walk from the Rosebank Gautrain Station. Taking a step out of its front doors will connect you to the vibrant restaurants, food, lifestyle, shopping, hospitality and entertainment offered by the popular hub of Rosebank Mall, The Zone @ Rosebank and The Firs.
Respected as the leader in commercial green building, Growthpoint owns and co-owns the largest portfolio of green certified office buildings of any company in South Africa. 144 Oxford continues its environmental innovation with Growthpoint targeting a 4 Star Green Star SA rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa( GBCSA) for the development.
144 Oxford will be as eye-catching and innovative as Growthpoint’ s other iconic developments. It features a spectacular glass façade across two interlinked towers, each standing proudly with prow-like prominence giving it exceptional views across the city, looking down over the leafy green suburb of Melrose.
Growthpoint Office Division Asset Manager, Paul Kollenberg, points out there is an increased demand in the Rosebank node for P-grade office space.“ Rosebank is attracting even more leading businesses and demand for space in the well-located Rosebank office hub can be seen in its P-grade rental levels, which currently surpass even those of nearby Sandton and Melrose.”
Client: Growthpoint Properties Development Manager: Growthpoint Management Services Architects: Paragon Architects SA QS: RLB Pentad / Farrow Laing Civil & Structural Engineers: Sutherland Engineers Electrical Engineers: Conscius Electrical Engineers; Claassen & Auret Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineers: Aurecon Group Fire Engineers:
Specialised Fire Technology Lift Consultant: Solutions for Elevating Principal Building Contractor: Tiber WBHO Joint Venture Project Managers and Principal Agent: Origina Project Management Green Building Consultants: Aurecon Group Façade Engineers: Arup Engineers Wet Services Engineers: MG Building Services Landscape Architects: Ochre Office
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