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DURBAN POINT REDEVELOPMENT
The eThekwini municipality has launched Phase one of its R35bn Durban Point redevelopment , with construction starting on a 750m long promenade at the base of the planned build . The promenade will be 30m wide , and will run from uShaka Marine World to Vetch ’ s Pier . It is expected to be open for use by mid-2019 . According to the city , ± R300mn has been set aside for the promenade - a small portion of the R35bn Point Waterfront Development which aims to overhaul the entire area and further attract investment and tourists to the vicinity . On the northern side of the promenade , beach facilities and amenities will include change rooms , ablutions for bathers and staff facilities . Public parking and dedicated parking for watersport clubs will also be provided . The clubs , which were moved to temporary facilities in 2016 and 2017 , will be accommodated in new spaces on the promenade . Restaurant facilities will also be leased out to operators . Plans also include an amphitheatre located in the centre of the promenade serving as the primary beach events space . The promenade extension unlocks phase one investment of the Point Waterfront Development which will include a residential tower , retail mall and hotel . The development is expected to cover a total of 750,000m 2 , and will including high rise skyscrapers exceeding 55 storeys . Development in the area is expected to extend beyond 2022 .
144 OXFORD , ROSEBANK
Growthpoint Properties has commenced construction on its new 35,000m 2 premiumgrade office development in Rosebank , called 144 Oxford .
Designed by Paragon Architects South Africa , 144 Oxford is in a prime position at the gateway to Rosebank and features two P-grade office towers of some 17,500m 2 each . All of this is located directly opposite the landmark Hyatt Regency and a short walk from the Rosebank Gautrain Station . Taking a step out of its front doors will connect you to the vibrant restaurants , food , lifestyle , shopping , hospitality and entertainment offered by the popular hub of Rosebank Mall , The Zone @ Rosebank and The Firs .
Respected as the leader in commercial green building , Growthpoint owns and co-owns the largest portfolio of green certified office buildings of any company in South Africa . 144 Oxford continues its environmental innovation with Growthpoint targeting a 4 Star Green Star SA rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa ( GBCSA ) for the development .
144 Oxford will be as eye-catching and innovative as Growthpoint ’ s other iconic developments . It features a spectacular glass façade across two interlinked towers , each standing proudly with prow-like prominence giving it exceptional views across the city , looking down over the leafy green suburb of Melrose .
Growthpoint Office Division Asset Manager , Paul Kollenberg , points out there is an increased demand in the Rosebank node for P-grade office space . “ Rosebank is attracting even more leading businesses and demand for space in the well-located Rosebank office hub can be seen in its P-grade rental levels , which currently surpass even those of nearby Sandton and Melrose .”
Client : Growthpoint Properties Development Manager : Growthpoint Management Services Architects : Paragon Architects SA QS : RLB Pentad / Farrow Laing Civil & Structural Engineers : Sutherland Engineers Electrical Engineers : Conscius Electrical Engineers ; Claassen & Auret Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineers : Aurecon Group Fire Engineers :
Specialised Fire Technology Lift Consultant : Solutions for Elevating Principal Building Contractor : Tiber WBHO Joint Venture Project Managers and Principal Agent : Origina Project Management Green Building Consultants : Aurecon Group Façade Engineers : Arup Engineers Wet Services Engineers : MG Building Services Landscape Architects : Ochre Office
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