Construction World October 2018

NEW BRIDGE OVER THE R300

B rackengate 2 is a joint venture between Redefine Properties and VDMV Property Group. Construction on the R27-million bridge started in April 2017 and was completed on schedule during August 2018. With the bridge now open, Brackengate 2 will enjoy improved road access from the N1 and N2, via La Belle Street being the extension of Old Oak Road. Importantly, the new bridge connects Stikland and Brackengate on either sides of the R300 and assists with easing the traffic pressure on the R300 itself. The bridge will also alleviate traffic on internal roads within the Stikland and Brackengate precincts. Grant Elliott, general manager, coastal of Redefine Properties says, “The build forms part of planned upgrades and construction to accommodate future growth in the area. It is also another step in providing the required road infrastructure, alternate access points to and from Stikland and Brackengate to surrounding road networks.” “In addition to its phenomenal location and easy access points, Brackengate 2 offers tenants unmatched visibility from the R300 freeway as well as Bottelary road and lies well outside the high-con- gestion zones of Montague Gardens and Epping Industria.” At 56,33 ha, Brackengate 2 is designed according to the latest urban planning and architectural principles to achieve maximum efficiency, security and comfort and will provide tenants with world class accommodation including features such as high speed fibre connectivity, ample loading docks, plenty of parking space and sustainability initiatives including LED lighting and rainwater harvesting. The first hi-tech industrial and modern warehousing facilities within Brackengate 2 were completed during the first half of 2018. While the JV is engaging with business on various levels to nego- tiate further development opportunities, the completion of Planet Fitness and Brights Hardware are expected during end 2018 and early 2019 respectively. Brackengate 2 features mid-sized to large units that will accommodate value adding businesses likely to benefit from the location. The much sought after site is ideally situated for logistics and warehousing, and business relocating to Brackengate 2 are set to benefit greatly from easy access to the N2 and N1 freeways which link to the Cape Town Port, Cape Town International Airport and the nearby Stikland and Brackenfell railway stations. “The bridge is an important milestone for the envisioned development of Brackengate 2. Investing in this project is an investment in the region to unlock economic opportunities and support sectors like warehousing and distribution,” adds Craig Myburgh, VDMV.  Property Group today officially opened the newly improved Cilmor road bridge over the R300. The bridge is expected to further improve access to Brackengate 2, a logistics and light industrial business park located adjacent to the Shoprite Cilmor Distribution Centre in Brackenfell South. JSE-listed diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) Redefine Properties and VDMV

FROM LEFT: Bennie Rheeder (VDMV), Gary Luyt (VDMV), Craig Myburgh (VDMV), Izak van der Merwe, Mark Jacobs (Redefine), Grant Elliott (Redefine) and Wihan de Villiers (VDMV).

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD OCTOBER 2018