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KLIPFONTEIN WELLNESS CENTRE , JOHANNESBURG
A transformative state-of-the-art facility designed to combat drug and alcohol abuse is being built in the Klipfontein View community of Ward 32 in Johannesburg . The Johannesburg Development Agency ( JDA ), the City of Johannesburg ’ s infrastructure arm , has commenced with the construction for the centre . Design by EBESA Architects , this facility will include a 2,175m 2 clinic and a 2,247m 2 social development drug treatment centre . The facility aims to provide critical support and services to individuals and families impacted by substance abuse . The primary objective is to create a haven for young people at risk of drug misuse and those experimenting with drugs . The Klipfontein Wellness Centre will offer a comprehensive range of services , including advice , counselling , treatment , rehabilitation , and aftercare . Moreover , it will serve as a hub for community engagement and awareness campaigns aimed at educating our youth about the harmful consequences of substance abuse . As part of the scope of works , the JDA will incorporate outdoor sports facilities within the center . This will include a soccer field , an outdoor playground , running track and an outdoor gym to promote physical fitness and recreation .
CAPE WINELANDS AIRPORT , DURBANVILLE
The picturesque Cape Winelands region is set to soar to new heights with an estimated R7 billion airport expansion programme , marking a significant milestone in the area ’ s development and accessibility . Cape Winelands Airport , established in 1943 , is an integral part of the northern district of Durbanville . As one of the oldest airfields in the region , it has primarily served the General Aviation community . The airport ’ s strategic location makes it a vital asset for the region , poised to contribute significantly to the local economy and the aviation industry .
Designed by Vivid Architects , the development plans include vineyards as part of the landscaping aesthetics to portray the region ’ s wine culture , ensuring that when one arrives at the terminal precinct , one will be surrounded by vineyards with open spaces . The development includes a plaza , a hotel , conference centre , a wine tasting experience , an outdoor amphitheater for events of up to 5,000 people , an aviation museum and plenty of at-grade parking , all situated in a park-like like environment . In the controlled airside area of the airport , a portion of the land will include a botanical garden with a diverse collection of indigenous fynbos .
The airport will offer a range of contemporary amenities and services designed to enhance the travel experience . These include efficient check-in counters with advanced technology for swift processing , spacious and comfortable waiting lounges with ergonomic seating and a diverse selection of high-quality dining establishments and boutique shopping outlets , ensuring that passengers have access to a wide array of food and retail options to suit their preferences and needs .
Cape Winelands Airport will serve as a crucial gateway to the Cape Winelands region , offering a range of domestic and international flight options and opening up new routes . The 3,500m main runway will be able to accommodate an Airbus A380 and will process 2,000,000 international tourists and 3,000,000 domestic travelers per annum by 2050 , taking the overall annual passenger traffic to the region from
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