In addition , premises were provided for national tenants like Primi Piatti , Quiksilver and the Mr Price group as well as several upmarket boutiques , coffee shops and an exclusive interior shop .
By 2003 , the groundwork started for the largest addition in phase three , adding a critical mass of about 56,000m 2 . The time had come for Bloemfontein to receive a shopping centre that would compare with the best and the newest in the rest of the country . The developer ’ s aim was to create an outstanding and unique location , which would become the hub of business , shopping , tourism , sport , culture and entertainment in Central South Africa .
Site The site posed its own unique challenges . Two of the hurdles to overcome included : The site was waterlogged on one side with a solid rock bank underneath , which revealed several hidden underground fountains . Consideration had to be given to the ecological environment and the limited grounds available for expansion . Furthermore , it was required of the developers to provide sufficient parking for the surrounding sport facilities which will be utilised during the 2010 FIFA World Cup .
The developers did not stand back before these challenges , but saw it as an opportunity to
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