Mixed-use project springs up in Dbn

The 48 ha Bridge City mixed-use, town centre development is starting to take shape in the north-west of Durban, just off the KwaMashu Highway adjacent to Phoenix Industrial Park. Bridge City Mall has secured tenants which include major national retailers and brands such as Shoprite, Spar, Woolworths, Mr Price, Edgars, OK Furniture, KFC and Spur, as well as major banks, while an additional 13,000sqm second phase of retail is also planned.

It comprises a mix of commercial, retail and residential components and has been launched to the marketplace. This site is planned for completion at the end of 2011/first quarter of 2012.

A major fund has expressed interest in purchasing the residential precinct of this development, currently planned to comprise 300 one- and two-bedroom units to service rental demand, while 5,000sqm of commercial space is under negotiation for a major tertiary education institution.

On this just-launched site over 4,300sqm of retail space and in excess of 15,000sqm of commercial space is available in flexible configurations ranging in size from 100sqm, with ample parking and easy access. The architects have focused on an aesthetic, contemporary design with the development separated into three main vertical precincts comprising retail/commercial/hospitality and a private residential precinct. All precincts include individualised, private landscaped courtyards and parking and are connected via pedestrian links.

"Due to its strategic position of Isango, this development has strong appeal for use as corporate offices, call centres, a hotel operator with conferencing, government services and educational centres as well as a vast array of food, retail and supply services located at ground level to cater for businesses, residents and visitors," says Taryn Muller, commercial agent for Pam Golding Properties in Durban.

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