Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2014

PROJECT Tower Mall The mall opened in an area where the primary catchment comprised more than 250,000 people and supplied a need which had been long awaited TOWER MALL Jouberton, Klerksdorp OWNER Dipula Income Fund DEVELOPERS Landmark Properties ARCHITECTS & PRINCIPAL AGENTS Venter Human Strydom Architects PROJECT MANAGERS & PRINCIPAL AGENTS JSA & Associates Project Management QUANTITY SURVEYORS Crane Registered Quantity Surveyors CONSULTING ENGINEERS: CIVIL WSP Group Africa STRUCTURAL BSM Baker FIRE Manus de Bruyn Consultants Botswana & South Africa HEALTH & SAFETY Cairnmead MAIN CONTRACTOR Ludick Construction 32 D ipula Income Fund’s newly developed 15,400m2 Tower Mall in the growing Jouberton and surrounds western in Klerksdorp, City of Matlosana, opened on 25 October 2013, virtually fully let. The developers are Landmark, a well-respected retail developer. The primary catchment consists of more than 250,000 people. Izak Petersen, CEO of Dipula Income Fund, says the R155 million Tower Mall represents an important investment in this community which, had until now, remained underserviced in terms of retail facilities. “This is the largest ever private investment into this community and amongst the largest in the City of Matlosana in recent years,” says Petersen. “The investment goes beyond providing a quality mall and excellent retail for this community. It is also an investment in the community which will boost employment and skills.” About the Mall The mall is situated on a prominent location with excellent visibility and accessibility. There is a planned bridge across the N12 freeway, which will further facilitate ease of access for the neighbouring communities of Alabama and Manzil Park which form part of the primary catchment area. “This investment is in line with Dipula’s strategy of investing in quality assets in previously disadvantaged communities. We believe that this helps restore the dignity of these once forgotten people of our country. Landmark and VH+S Architects did a sterling job in the design and development of this centre. This is an asset for the people and we are delighted that we can be part of this and are certain that it will act as a catalyst for more investment in the area” says Petersen. “Through a steering committee, the community played a vital role in assisting us make this investment a reality”, states Lionel Kisten from Landmark. “We also received excellent support from the municipality.” Tower Mall

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