This growth is also being seen in new development levels . More than 6,000 building plans have been approved by the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in the past five years alone .
Patrick Flanagan of Flanagan & Gerard explains . “ Being mindful of physical and economic growth in the areas , Middelburg Mall has been designed to accommodate future expansion if demand continues to grow . This could result in the mall ultimately growing to in excess of 60,000m 2 . It also offers generous parking , adding to its convenience for shoppers .”
“ In addition to the primary trade area which includes the fast-growth southern suburbs of Middelburg and its large Aerorand township ,
the critical mass attract shoppers from other Middelburg areas ,” says Flanagan . He notes that these include Rietkuil , Doornkop , KwaMakalane , Thokoza Village , Rockdale , Naledi , Lesedi , Presidentsrus and Kranspoort .
The tertiary catchment area for the mall includes Belfast , Dullstroom , Machadodorp , Lydenburg , Hendrina , Ermelo , Groblersdal and Steelpoort along with the surrounding rural districts .
“ In addition to creating jobs and skills transfer in the construction phase , Middelburg Mall has created hundreds of sustainable jobs which will further boost employment and economic growth in the area .” notes Flanagan . “ It will also
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