The 6-star Green Star-rated lifestyle estate will also include access to several other amenities, such as a swimming pool, indoor padel facility, gym cafe, laundromat and children’s play area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Shongweni Eco Park, in the new Westown precinct, blends modern convenience with natural beauty,” said Balwin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Just minutes from Westown Square, top schools, restaurants, and the popular Shongweni Farmers Market, it also offers easy access to Giba Gorge and Shongweni Dam.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Residents can enjoy hiking, bird watching, and nature walks while staying close to essential amenities, all in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal\u2019s Upper Highway Area.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch of the development, alongside the opening of Westown Square, will mark the first phase of the Westown mixed-use development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new “City of the West” aims to become KwaZulu-Natal’s Midrand by being a central point between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, akin to Midrand’s position between Joburg and Pretoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new city will be on the N3 and is expected to generate about R15 million in investment over the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The anchor of the overall development will be Westown Square, a 50,000 sqm mall. Confirmed tenants include Checkers Hyper, Pick n Pay, Dis-Chem, Clicks, Edgars and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mall will also feature The Barn, which will offer a high-street-esque market experience characterised by artisanal homeware, art, and fashion outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of the mall and lifestyle centre, the city will also feature the Farrier Business Park, a warehousing and logistics centre. There will also be Parc Ferme, which is a motor-focused commercial hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Private investment is coming from Fudamentum and Absa Commercial and Investment Bank, while the eThekwini Municipality is supporting bulk infrastructure in the area through investment of R600 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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