Architect and Builder June 2020 | Page 49

MORE ABOUT SIBAYA COASTAL PRECINCT Located on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, Sibaya Coastal Precinct consists of around 1,000 hectares of coastal landscape between the Ohlanga and uMdloti estuaries. The existing Sibaya Casino and Entertainment World sits centrally within the site and the development will encompass seven different nodes planned around it. These will all be inspired by a common development vision. Significant investment in water, wastewater, electrical and road infrastructure is also being made as a part of the development. Sibaya Coastal Precinct was designed to work with the spectacular landscape found here. By only developing around the hilltops, preserving the valleys and coastal forest and connecting the different areas by paths, trails and green boulevards, the developers have created a place where people can live seamlessly with the natural world. In planning Sibaya Coastal Precinct, a sensitive approach to the natural world was key, with over 60% of the land comprising green space. The preservation of the Sibaya Coastal Forest and rehabilitation of what was once sugarcane, will lead to accessible, interconnected trails and paths for walking, running and cycling. uMhlanga, King Shaka International Airport and the rest of Durban are a short drive away. Most of all, Sibaya Coastal Precinct was conceptualised as a living, vibrant community. Fully-realised, this coastal precinct will contain offices, shops, restaurants, educational institutions, recreational opportunities and more to complement the residential offering. Coral Point 49