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Minister Macpherson to visit Westown development in KZN 

Minister Macpherson to visit Westown development in KZN 

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will conduct an oversight visit to the multi-billion-rand Westown development in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.

The development is located between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

“The Westown development, is set to attract over R15 billion in investment, [and] has been described as the largest infrastructure investment project in Durban since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

“It has already seen R1.3 billion in investment in the Shongweni area since construction began in September 2022, with several interconnected mixed-use precincts, spaces, and experiences, including approximately 20,000 residential units planned for construction over the next 10 to 15 years,” said the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure ahead of the Minister’s visit.

Macpherson will be joined by KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer. –SAnews.gov.za

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will conduct an oversight visit to the multi-billion-rand Westown development in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.

The development is located between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

“The Westown development, is set to attract over R15 billion in investment, [and] has been described as the largest infrastructure investment project in Durban since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

“It has already seen R1.3 billion in investment in the Shongweni area since construction began in September 2022, with several interconnected mixed-use precincts, spaces, and experiences, including approximately 20,000 residential units planned for construction over the next 10 to 15 years,” said the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure ahead of the Minister’s visit.

Macpherson will be joined by KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer. –SAnews.gov.za

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