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MORGAN CARGO , KING AIR INDUSTRIA , CAPE TOWN
Morgan Cargo has chosen King Air Industria as the location of its new headquarters and logistics base in the Western Cape . Leading international company Morgan Cargo , which offers specialised perishable cargo logistics services , identified the 72ha King Air Industria Cape Town , which is just minutes from Cape Town International Airport , as the ideal base from which to get produce from grower to supermarket efficiently on behalf of its clients around the world . The new tailor-made facility is being developed jointly by Morgan Cargo Properties and King Air Industria . The first business park of its kind in the Cape Town International Airport area , King Air Industria is being developed out by Atterbury Property and Old Mutual Properties . The R3bn King Air Industria development represents a valuable private sector investment in South Africa . Morgan Cargo ’ s new facility will comprise a contemporary
1,300m 2 provincial head office
and a modern 6,000m 2 cold storage facility , which will be used primarily for fresh fruit , fish and flowers with cold storage requirements ranging from zero to 10 º Celsius . Smart planning integrates flexibility into the facility to cater to Morgan Cargo ’ s current needs , as well as its future requirements . Atterbury has emerged as specialists in the development of cold storage facilities and , to accommodate future growth , Morgan Cargo ’ s warehouse is cleverly designed to double in size and its single yard and docking system to convert into crossdocking , in future phases .
BOARDWALK PRECINCT , NELSON MANDELA BAY
Flanagan & Gerard Group and Emfuleni Resorts , a subsidiary of Sun International , have confirmed that they will go ahead with the planned extension and upgrade to the retail area at Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World , Nelson Mandela Bay Metro . Construction of the R500 million redevelopment project is scheduled to commence imminently .
Elevating the Boardwalk Precinct ’ s total experience , the retail space will be increased to 23,000m 2 , and enhanced with an extensive upgrade and reconfiguration . More leisure and retail options will be added , with even more shops , restaurants , and family fun . And , among the many highlights that guests can look forward to is the spectacular new Sun Park Square , which is designed to host events .
The team behind the project remain confident in the future of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and its people , even in the midst of an extraordinary time in history .
The project ’ s partners comment , “ We believe that the Boardwalk Mall redevelopment has become more relevant for its community than ever , and we couldn ’ t be more pleased to confirm that it will be proceeding with this investment . Our hope is that its impacts will be felt in a more meaningful way than we could have anticipated . Our approach to the development includes a sharp focus on creating positive opportunities in the local market . The entire project has been designed to be very positive for the local economy and job creation , which will be significant in both the construction phase and after opening .”
As part of the development , there will be significant investment in upgrading surrounding roads . Second Avenue will be widened into four lanes , and will include a new entrance into Boardwalk Mall .
The expertise of Flanagan & Gerard will drive the delivery of Boardwalk Mall . The retail developer has earned an excellent track record of creating exceptional shopping centres and delivering many of successful malls during trying economic times . MDS Architecture are the architects .
With 17 hectares of land available for the redevelopment , Boardwalk Mall is only the first phase of the redevelopment . There are plans to add even more variety in future , which could include additional hospitality , medical suites , big-box retail and a health club .
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