Pretoria-based shopping centre developers and
investors Twin City announce that it is set to extend the US $8.5m Elim Mall in
Limpopo with increased mall space.
The project is being undertaken in partnership with
the well-known Tlakula family who has been a partner of Twin City since the mall opened in 2013. According to
Ryno de Leeuw, COO of Twin City, the six-year-old mall’s 20 000 m² will be
extended by another 10 000 m² gross leasable area (GLA).
“This is in line with our strategy to dominate a
region from a retail perspective as well as addressing the warranted
development potential indicated by the recent opening of the Elim Value Centre
and McDonald’s,” said Ryno de Leeuw.
The developers will add approximately 40 new stores
to the existing 73 at the local mall, including a new food anchor. The new
phase will offer new sit-down restaurants and water features, along with a
focus on the commuter market – an integral link in the success of the
development. About 200 parking bays will also be added to the expansive
exterior.
Construction works on the project has been
scheduled for early next year. The expansion of Elim Mall is projected to
attract growing followers of the Venda Art Route on the R578 in this
picturesque part of Limpopo.
fSome of the new brands expected to settle in are Spur, Nando’s and other major retailers with a community-driven offering. An exciting line-up of new shops will join existing anchor tenants like Shoprite, Boxer, Cashbuild, Builders Warehouse, major retail banks and a filling station. This further complements the recently opened Elim Value Centre across the road that includes Hi-Q, Builders Warehouse and AutoZone, also expanding the already strong mix in the node.https://constructionreviewonline.com/2019/07/south-africa-to-extend-us-8-5m-elim-mall-in-limpopo/
