echoing the circular design featured at the entrance . Pendant lighting at each of the other two courts provides vertical interest . Shopfronts are finished in white powder coated aluminium and the shopping centre features stainless steel balustrades throughout .
Improvements The access roads surrounding the mall were redeveloped to ensure that the mall could have three access points . “ Respect for the environment and the context within which Edendale Mall was built have been paramount considerations for the developers ,” says Pretorius .
The 2.4ha wetland now offers a viable green outdoor space which is a natural feature of the development , as well as indigenous fauna and flora . “ Most importantly , Edendale Mall offers an exciting and convenient shopping destination for the people of the area ,” he concludes .
Leasing Agents Report The R450 million Edendale Mall is the only regional shopping centre in the fastest growing township in Pietermaritzburg . Edendale is situated about 7km south west of the Pietermaritzburg CBD - an important hub serving smaller towns and rural areas in the surroundings . Retail strategists and leasing consultants , Retail Network Services , explain that the mall is superbly sited in what is destined to be the new retail hub and CBD of Edendale .
Located on the corner of Edendale Road and Dambuza / Mount Patridge the new 31,520m 2 Edendale Mall will connect with an existing value centre of 6,000m 2 and incorporate taxi rank of 8,000m 2 .
The mall features a high portion of national retailers serving a broad spectrum of shoppers - all creating an appealing one-stopshopping experiencing . Anchor tenants Shoprite and Pick n Pay both trade from impressive shops larger than 3,500m 2 .
Research undertaken prior to the development of Edendale Mall indicates that the area exceeds the required critical mass of consumers for a regional shopping centre . It is situated in a densely populated and rapidly growing community of people demanding quality retail and services , who are currently starved of significant retail in the immediate vicinity . In fact , it was the superb potential of the area that originally attracted Edendale Mall ’ s developers to the site .
“ The mall is situated in the heart of a number of residential suburbs with high household densities and in proximity to complementary facilities including a provincial hospital , railway , schools , university and police station ,” notes Jason McCormick . “ Furthermore , it is located on a bustling road with high traffic volumes ,
excellent visibility , good access and superb public transport facilities .”
Located on an existing taxi route , a formal taxi rank and commuter transport facility is seamlessly integrated into the modern , well-designed , attractive shopping centre . A design highlight is the mall ’ s inviting central entrance inspired by an Acacia tree - a point of meeting , socialising , relaxing and refreshment .
Conclusion Edendale Mall is a catalyst for further growth and development in the area . The community will benefit from having a mall of their own , from shopping on their doorstep , creating jobs , having a meeting place , and provide business opportunities .
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