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Westown Square, the trigger development of the new City of the West, is now open! Westown offers a brand new destination for living, working, shopping,
business and recreational activities.

he wait is finally over. While what we are offering, how it has a sustainability agenda that pool, indoor padel facility, To cater for the 3 000 new
construction work continues been designed and our broad is inclusive, environmentally training gym, cafe, laundromat residential units being occupied
Ton the greater Westown demographic appeal, are just some sustainable, high-energy, safe and children’s play area. over the next 5-10 years in
Precinct, Westown Square, the of the benefits.” and secure,” Correia continues. Over the next few years, Westown, a 100-bed licence
trigger development of the new The open, people-centric 1,260 apartments will be built, has been awarded to The West
City of the West, is now open! Westown Square character of Westown extends in 25 phases, signalling the Private Hospital, as well as the
A catalyst for the development Positioned between Durban beyond the shopping environment first of 3000 units to be built provision of additional medical
services and amenities including:
of much-needed services and and Pietermaritzburg on the N3 of Westown Square, with cycling in the Westown Urban Core. four major theatres, a trauma/
economic opportunities in the highway, Westown’s first phase, lanes and pavements ensuring Over time, a total of 20 000 outpatient unit, radiology
region, Westown offers a brand Westown Square (48 500m²), people can freely move on all residential units of various & pathology, physiotherapy and
new destination for living, is KZN’s newest shopping, Westown’s streets. Universal sizes and styles will bring a rich 16 medical suites.
working, shopping, business and dining, and lifestyle destination access is a key component of both residential element to Westown.
recreational activities within a in Durban’s Outer West. With Westown Square and Westown Retaining the outdoor character Westown Square Art
managed, urban environment. exciting brands and vibrant spaces Precinct, with features like tactile of Shongweni is integral to Programme
Locally driven and guided by this unique high-street experience paving being included to make it Westown’s development, and in Westown has been very
a team that understands the is built over three levels to be easier for the visually impaired to addition to working with existing purposefully designed to be
context and potential of the open and accessible, encouraging navigate public space. outdoor and lifestyle activities and everything ‘more than just for
place, Westown focuses on connection with people and the Key to realising the architectutral facilities in the area, Westown will shopping’. The Westown Square
the value of open space and surrounding environment. design at Westown Square is enhance its surrounding green Art Programme, in part fulfills
is designed to integrate with This design approach makes the landscaping programme. spaces by creating a safe and active this aim, giving visitors to the
existing outdoor and lifestyle Westown Square different to Conceptualised and brought to life green belt. As with the whole of space a unique visual experience.
activities that define the anything else currently on offer by Lucas Uys and Ignes de Beer Westown, this node will fall under The intention is that the project
Shongweni/Hillcrest sub-region in South Africa, with all roads from Uys & White Landscape the management of Westown will be rolled out to encompass
– horse riding, trail running, (high-streets) leading to the ‘spatial Architects, the landscaping reflects Management Association. Westown as a whole, harnessing all
mountain biking, walking, heart’ of the Town Square which the environment and rich cultural arts disciplines to create a multi-
birding and so much more. in turn flows into The Barn. Here, tapestry of Shongweni. This area is Business & Logistics Precinct sensorial, globally competitive and
‘The building of Westown is a an eclectic selection of artisanal known for its old-country charm The opening of Westown Square, highly marketable experience that
vote of confidence in Durban and homeware, art, beauty, fashion, and equestrian elegance, and the the trigger investment within the can help define the entire culture
the province of KZN,” says Carlos food and beverage outlets, sit landscape design honours those 100ha mixed-use Urban Core of of Westown.
Correia, CEO of Fundamentum alongside quality restaurants and deep-rooted connections. Westown – the first development “We’re so excited to introduce
Dev Co, whose vision and niche concept eateries, with a And in a final nod to the local activity within the 1 500ha our first pieces of work and the
significant experience in property regular weekly line up of music character of Shongweni, The Shongweni Urban Development artists behind the work at the
development, property leasing and performances creating a Paddock on Saddle Row, is an area Framework – has unlocked a slew opening of Westown Square,
and property management over vibrant lifestule destination. adjacent to Westown Square for of new business, development, says Cara Reilly, marketing and
30 years, is the muscle behind On the upper level, the shops mountain bikers and horse riders commercial and retail communications executive for
the new the City of the West. A and restaurants overlook the to “park” their respective modes opportunities. Amongst these are Westown. “We’re thrilled to be
ground-breaking, home-grown architectural landscaped Town of transport in a safe environment Farrier Business Park, Parc Ferme working with The KwaZulu-Natal
initiative that connects people Gardens, the children’s play and go about their business or and The West Private Hospital. Society of Arts (KZNSA) with the
with spaces and experiences, areas, and The Bowl, an open-air pleasure in Westown Square. Farrier Business Park – a logistics expertise of the Gallery’s director,
bringing new opportunities to live, amphitheatre and stage area. and warehousing hub, will offer Angela Shaw leading the curation
work and thrive”. Westown Residential four development models. The of the project.
The Westown Ethos
“With a primary catchment area On 27 March Westown’s first option offers end-users the Artists involved in this Phase 1
stretching from Westville to Cato “We are committed to first residential development opportunity to purchase a bespoke of the Art Programme include:
Ridge, Westown’s pull is attractive. changing the tide on mixed-use Shongweni Eco Park, was launched completed top structure; the Xavier Clarisse, Sthenjwa Luthuli,
Our location and ease of access, development by championing at the Balwin Properties Sales POD second option offers investors Iain ‘EWOK’ Robinson, The
in Westown Square. Completion of or developers the opportunity isithebe weaving community
the first phase of this lifestyle estate to purchase a serviced platform in Shongweni in collaboration
is slated for early 2026, and will and development rights; the third with Andrew Walford, Selloane
include ground floor apartments is a joint venture option, while Moeti and South Africa’s first poet
with private gardens and spacious the fourth option, would see laureate, Mazisi Kunene. Plans
balconies on the first, second and Fundamentum retaining the top are already underway for Phase 2,
third floors. structure for end-user rentals. with sites being identified for key
Part of the Classic Balwin Parc Fermé–catering to those installations. 
Collection, each apartment with with a love for cars and an active
double parking, comes fitted lifestyle, offers convenient access W: www.westown.co.za
with key appliances such as a to various showrooms, retail
DEFY electric oven and hob; a stores and an office component,
refrigerator; a washing machine, designed with shared common
a dishwasher and a fibre-ready areas that reflect Westown’s ethos
connection. As a 6-star Green of connection. These mixed-use
Star-rated lifestyle estate elements maximise the high traffic
On Thursday, 27 March 2025, the ribbon was cut to unlock a bold new chapter Shongweni Eco Park features visibility of the site’s location.
in the Outer West. amenities such as a swimming

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