{"id":379477,"date":"2020-03-08T17:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=379477"},"modified":"2020-03-08T17:05:19","modified_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:05:19","slug":"gautengs-r500-billion-plan-to-build-a-mega-province-including-a-new-university-and-smart-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/379477\/gautengs-r500-billion-plan-to-build-a-mega-province-including-a-new-university-and-smart-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng\u2019s R500 billion plan to build a mega-province &#8211; including a new university and smart cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gauteng Provincial Government has published a new report outlining its development plans for the province over the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>The documents shows that the construction will be implemented along five development corridors that have distinct industries and different comparative advantages.<\/p>\n<p>These corridors are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Central Development Corridor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 anchored on the city of Johannesburg as the hub of finance, services, information and communication technology, and pharmaceutical industries;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Eastern Development Corridor \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0built around the economy of the Ekurhuleni metro as the hub of manufacturing, logistics and transport industries;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Northern Development Corridor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 anchored on Tshwane as the administrative capital city and the hub of the automotive sector, research, development, innovation and the knowledge-based economy;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Western Corridor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 encompassing the economy of the West Rand district and the creation of new industries, new economic nodes and new cities; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Southern Corridor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 encompassing the economy of the Sedibeng district and the creation of new industries, new economic nodes and new cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-309146 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1284\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects.png 1284w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gauteng-mega-projects-1200x670.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the centre and in all four corners of the province, the development of economic corridors was underway,&#8221; the authors state.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This monumental strategy had forever altered sole reliance on a skewed capital-intensive productive base, dominated as it had been by large enterprises principally operating in only three of Gauteng\u2019s metro areas.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Regional economic inclusiveness was now showing signs of breaking past the dismal employment status quo and opening up the possibility of keeping up with future demands for jobs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Below BusinessTech looked at the different projects planned for the five development corridors and how they are expected to change the province.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Northern Development Corridor will unlock over R60 billion in investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_246447\" style=\"width: 1011px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Menlyn.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246447\" class=\"wp-image-246447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Menlyn.png\" alt=\"The Menlyn Maine development.\" width=\"1001\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Menlyn.png 1001w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Menlyn-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Menlyn-768x417.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-246447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Menlyn Maine development.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>A new high-tech special economic zone;<\/li>\n<li>The Automotive special economic zone;<\/li>\n<li>The development of the Rosslyn Auto City;<\/li>\n<li>The continued development of Menlyn Maine;<\/li>\n<li>Consolidating and regenerating existing areas (CBD, Centurion and Silverton);<\/li>\n<li>Investing in infrastructure to revitalise townships and create economic opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Eastern Development Corridor will unlock over R200 billion worth of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_307688\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/OR-Tambo-International-Airport.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-307688\" class=\"wp-image-307688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/OR-Tambo-International-Airport.png\" alt=\"OR Tambo International Airport.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/OR-Tambo-International-Airport.png 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/OR-Tambo-International-Airport-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/OR-Tambo-International-Airport-768x388.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-307688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OR Tambo International Airport.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The construction of the new OR Tambo University of Science and Innovation;<\/li>\n<li>The development of the OR-Tambo logistics gateway;<\/li>\n<li>The Prasa-Gibela rail manufacturing hub in Nigel;<\/li>\n<li>The expansion of the OR Tambo International airport;<\/li>\n<li>A new industrial development zone for jewellery manufacturing;<\/li>\n<li>The development of new agro-processing and fuel-cell technology;<\/li>\n<li>Major private sector developments taking place along R21 highway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Central Development Corridor will unlock over R200 billion in investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_239689\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Johannesburg-Stadium.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239689\" class=\"wp-image-239689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Johannesburg-Stadium.png\" alt=\"Johannesburg CBD.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Johannesburg-Stadium.png 1000w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Johannesburg-Stadium-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Johannesburg-Stadium-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-239689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johannesburg CBD.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The revitalisation of the Joburg inner-city;<\/li>\n<li>The development of new mega-projects in the south from Soweto to Orange Farm;<\/li>\n<li>A number of major new projects in Rosebank, Sandton, Midrand and Fourways;<\/li>\n<li>The revitalisation of townships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Western Development Corridor will unlock over R25 billion worth of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_309148\" style=\"width: 1285px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-309148\" class=\"wp-image-309148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City.png\" alt=\"Lanseria Smart City.\" width=\"1275\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City.png 1275w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lanseria-Airport-City-1200x633.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-309148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lanseria Smart City.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The Lanseria Airport expansion and the new Lanseria Smart City development;<\/li>\n<li>The expansion of the Busmark bus manufacturing plant;<\/li>\n<li>The Agro-processing Mega Park &amp; Logistics Hub on the N12 highway and other private sector mega projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Southern Development Corridor will unlock over R20 billion investment\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_120133\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120133\" class=\"wp-image-120133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04.png\" alt=\"Vaal City development.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"696\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04.png 1080w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Vall-River-City-04-640x412.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-120133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vaal City development.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The new Savannah City development;<\/li>\n<li>Development of the Vaal River City and the Vaal University Village precinct<\/li>\n<li>A cargo airport and logistics hub;<\/li>\n<li>The Vaal Marina development and logistics and mining investments in Lesedi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/government\/376859\/south-africas-new-smart-city-will-link-lanseria-to-hartbeespoort-dam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Africa\u2019s new smart city will link Lanseria to Hartbeespoort Dam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gauteng Provincial Government has published a new report outlining its development plans for the province over the next 10 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