The Boardwalk Mall precinct is serving as somewhat of a new town centre for the area . With a direct link to the Nelson Mandela university campus , Summerstrand ’ s student population has easy pedestrian access to entertainment and shopping .
Conclusion Boardwalk Mall looks set to continue having a positive impact on local education and art , as well as creating safe and welcoming connections for everyone who lives , works , plays and learns in its immediate surroundings . Paul Gerard , Managing Director of Flanagan
& Gerard , commented at the official opening of Boardwalk Mall , “ It is both an honour and a privilege to bring Boardwalk Mall to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay , right here in the iconic suburb of Summerstrand in Gqeberha . Thanks to Anthony Leeming of Sun International for inviting Flanagan & Gerard to partner with them on this unique development . This shopping experience is right up there with any other in South Africa ! Not only has this development created jobs for the people of Gqeberha , but it has also brought a worldclass shopping and entertainment node to the Eastern Cape .”
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