{"id":348515,"date":"2019-10-24T08:57:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T06:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=348515"},"modified":"2019-10-24T08:57:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T06:57:53","slug":"a-look-at-durbans-new-r380-million-promenade-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/348515\/a-look-at-durbans-new-r380-million-promenade-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at Durban&#8217;s new R380 million promenade upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The multi-million upgrade to Durban&#8217;s beachfront promenade will be completed by the start of the 2019 holiday season, says Ethekwini municipality mayor Mxolisi Kaunda.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an event on Wednesday (23 October), Kaunda said that the promenade extension cost R380 million, forming a small portion of the R35 billion Point Waterfront Development which aims overhaul the entire area and further attract investment and tourists to the vicinity.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the promenade will effectively link uShaka marine world with the areas most popular beaches. This linkage will help attract tourists and investors to the area, he said.<\/p>\n<p>The promenade will be 30 metres wide and will run from uShaka Marine World to Vetch\u2019s Pier.<\/p>\n<p>On the northern side of the promenade, beach facilities and amenities will include change rooms, ablutions for bathers and staff facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Public parking and dedicated parking for water-sport clubs will also be provided beneath the promenade.<\/p>\n<p>As part of his walkthrough on Wednesday, Kaunda also showed off an amphitheatre, pedestrian ramps and new lifeguard towers.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1047\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2.png 1047w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-2-1024x611.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/a> <a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348531 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"949\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-1.png 949w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Promenade-1-768x505.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/a><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348541 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1375\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01.png 1375w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-Promenade-01-1200x623.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1375px) 100vw, 1375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FeThekwiniM%2Fvideos%2F536736260471916%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Durban point development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Durban point development aims to completely transform Durban\u2019s prime beachfront property into a massive mixed-use waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>The final build will include hotels, residential apartments, office parks and retail developments \u2013 and will also see a new cruise ship terminal constructed nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Among the proposed list of developments , are a large number of resorts, hotels and lodges that are expected to be built in around KZN\u2019s tourist hotspots.<\/p>\n<p>Now years in development, the precinct is only expected to be completed after 2022.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348537 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"964\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban.png 964w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Durban-768x539.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1846\" height=\"926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01.png 1846w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-point-01-1200x602.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1846px) 100vw, 1846px\" \/><\/a> <a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234151 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1862\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03.png 1862w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-03-1200x581.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1862px) 100vw, 1862px\" \/><\/a> <a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-234149 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1864\" height=\"838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02.png 1864w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Durban-Point-02-1200x539.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1864px) 100vw, 1864px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/government\/341183\/government-shows-off-plans-for-massive-new-smart-city-in-kzn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Government shows off plans for massive new smart city in KwaZulu Natal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The multi-million upgrade to Durban&#8217;s beachfront promenade will be completed by the start of the 2019 holiday season, says Ethekwini municipality mayor Mxolisi 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