MODDERFONTEIN LIFE
• Construction plans. There are two development areas that Nevada will
be working on, the construction at the shopping centre and develop-
ment of the land along the lake. For the moment they are focused on the
shopping centre and will only start work on the lakeside land in 2018.
The shopping centre will have a modern look (too late to change that) but
the lake area will have more of a historic feel. The land along the lake is
not owned by Nevada, but they have leased the land and will upgrade and
maintain it as part of a 99 year lease. There will be park area and family
restaurant. Construction at the shopping centre will stop over from the 15
December and start again in mid-January.
• Tree replacement. Nevada have indicated that they will be planting over
260 trees in the area as a replacement for tress that have come down or
that are planned to
still come down.
• Go Ape. The land
belongs to Nevada,
but Go Ape has ap-
parently just extend-
ed their lease and
will continue to be
part of Modderfon-
tein for the next few
years. They will get a
proper office and toi-
lets as part of their
lease agreement.
• Parking. We have
asked questions
about parking for Go Ape, the church and taxis. Some of parking areas
are already planned but some of the parking plans are linked to what
happens to Valley Road when the new road along the shopping centre is
opened.
M&T (the company who bought property from Zendai) are looking at how
they develop land in Modderfontein and we will monitor those plans as
they progress. They are looking at the historic value of some of the build-
ings in the High Street area and there is a study underway to understand
their value. We are still waiting for more information and will keep you
informed as we progress.
The MCWG aims to be a voice for the two estates as development pro-
gresses, but we also urge residents to get involved and register as in-
terested and affected parties where they can as development start to
happen. By registering you can stay informed and provide your views or
objections. We can’t stop progress but we can give input and ask
questions along the way.