GROWTHPOINT UNVEILS NOKA PARK LOGISTICS PRECINCT
Growthpoint Properties, in partnership with Feenstra Group, has launched Noka Park, a R700 million logistics and industrial development strategically located in Gauteng’ s Riverfields logistics precinct, near OR Tambo International Airport. The park is 50 / 50 co-owned and co-developed by Growthpoint and Feenstra Group and will be managed by Growthpoint.
Construction began in October 2025, with four buildings delivered in phases. The first warehouse is set for occupation from the final quarter of 2026, with the remainder rolled out on completion.
Noka Park tenants will benefit from direct access to transport and distribution corridors, scalable, future-proofed facilities, a professionally managed precinct, and an environment that integrates business performance with sustainability.
Noka Park is a speculative development designed to meet strong and evolving tenant demand.
“ The South African logistics market is currently being reshaped by a‘ flight to quality’ with tenants prioritising highgrade, sustainable and technologically enabled warehouses over more basic facilities,” says Errol Taylor, Head of Asset Management: Logistics & Industrial at Growthpoint Properties.
Industrial occupiers increasingly adopt technology, integrating IoT, AI and automation to streamline warehouse operations
and enhance supply chain efficiency. Sustainability and ESG alignment have moved to the forefront, with tenants seeking energy-efficient buildings that are solar-ready, water-wise, and aligned with green certification standards. Even with the recent suspension of load-shedding, energy security remains critical, driving demand for logistics parks with reliable power and backup. Flexibility is essential, as the market shows growing interest in mid-sized warehouses from 10,000m ² to 30,000m ², making scalable, adaptable land parcels like those in Noka Park a competitive advantage.
With its combination of prime location, modern specifications and environmental integration, Noka Park is designed for a diverse tenant base from e-commerce companies to international logistics operators and warehousing.
DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL INDOOR CENTRE
A R47-million multi-functional indoor centre will be built to accommodate Durban Girls College’ s growing enrolment and enhance facilities – a bold step that will enhance the future of this iconic school, positioning it as a destination school offering world-class facilities that support a holistic, forward-thinking education for girls, said Heidi Rea, executive head of the school.
The state-of-the-art 3,370m ² facility, spanning three storeys, will include a sports centre, multi-purpose hall and additional boarding and staff accommodation. Designed by Elphick Proome Architecture( EPA) – the award-winning firm behind the College’ s Aquatic Centre and Miller Grove building – the project reflects modern design, functionality, and sustainability.
The sports centre will feature a spacious 1,560m ² hall, with seating for 350 spectators. It is being built to accommodate tennis, badminton, hockey, netball, volleyball and basketball. Natural light will flood the space through a south-facing rooflight and perimeter clerestory windows.
The multi-purpose hall offers 575 m ² of flexible event space with a striking double-volume ceiling and direct access to a landscaped courtyard – ideal for exhibitions, examinations and social events. A central covered outdoor area will serve as a circulation hub, linking the new facilities with the boarding house, parking areas and the astro hockey field, which will include seating for 175 spectators. Full accessibility is ensured via lift access across all levels.
George Elphick, from Elphick Proome Architects, explained the design was driven by a goal to create a highly functional and welcoming hub that seamlessly integrates with campus life. The material palette was chosen to reference the red face brick and white plaster bands of the original campus buildings, translating their rhythmic contrast into a modern architectural language, while providing accommodation with views over Durban.
Construction begins in March 2026, with completion scheduled for May 2027, marking the school’ s 150th anniversary.
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