PROJECT UPDATE
Boogertman + Partners
First covered by To Build in March 2025, the Cape Winelands Airport( capewinelands. aero) has announced the appointment of Boogertman + Partners as lead architects for the new airport development. The practice will oversee the architectural vision and design integration of the project.
With a development and finance partner, the project is“ locked and loaded” and moving closer to construction, pending the resolution of environmental appeals against the National Environmental Management Act( NEMA) approval received last year.
Following approval of the final Environmental Impact Assessment Assessment report in October 2025 by the Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning( DEADP), five affected parties still have appeals pending before Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell.
According to Mark Wilkinson, Executive Director: Finance of the Cape Winelands Aero company, a final decision is expected soon.“ Thereafter we will be able to move to the first phase of construction, subject to the appeal ruling.”
The authorisation and subsequent appeals follow an extensive environmental assessment and public participation process conducted in compliance with NEMA. This included public consultation, specialist studies, and environmental, social, and technical assessments.
The project has reached a further milestone with the appointment of Growthpoint Properties, a leading Real Estate Investment Trust( REIT), as a strategic partner. Growthpoint has made an initial investment, with the right to co-invest and develop the new Cape Winelands Airport precinct.
The architects
Boogertman + Partners, says that it will collaborate with amd. sigma, a strategic airport development company based in Berlin. Together, they combine international expertise with deep local knowledge, insight, and proven capability.
The Cape Winelands Airport development is planned as an airport city precinct designed to support economic growth, attract new investment, and enhance regional connectivity, bringing together aviation, commerce, and community. Longterm plans for the airport will include the construction of a new boutique terminal, runway infrastructure, upgraded airside systems, enhanced cargo and logistics operations, and a modernised general aviation precinct.
The development represents an expected initial investment of approximately R8 billion to R10 billion in Cape Town. This will include the terminal buildings, runway, and a 450-hectare developable estate. The airport is expected to sustain approximately 35 000 direct and indirect jobs, rising to just
24 winter 2026 | www. tobuild. co. za