New West Rand megahousing development on the cards
Construction of a new R6.2-billion Gauteng housing project – the Leratong City integrated nodal development – is set to get under way in Leratong, Mogale City, in the West Rand, in June.
Property developers McCormick Property Development, Calgro M3 and logistical services company Sasuka were developing the project, with the development to extend over 400 ha.
The first phase would comprise 15 000 residential units, an intermodal transport hub, a government precinct and a 30 000 m2 regional mall.
To make provision for the predicted increase in traffic as a result of the development, the project would provide for the construction and improvements of major road upgrades, as well as opening up critical links to connecting suburbs.
Plans were in place for the execution of a major sewer and water supply upgrade, in addition to the construction of a new electrical substation to support the development and surrounds.
The project would eventually include 4 200 fully subsidised housing units, 8 300 grassroots affordable housing units, finance-linked individual subsidy programme and social housing units; and 2 500 freehold housing units aimed at the affordable housing market.
Units would be available for families qualifying for fully subsidised units, to families earning over R15 000 a month, resulting in a housing solution based on a range of financial capacity.
To complement the housing and other facilities, essential social amenities such as crèches, a community centre, educational facilities and healthcare facilities would be developed.
Other amenities would include mixed-use business centres, religious sites, various recreational parks and green spaces and public sports facilities.
Sasuka executive chairperson Thamsanqa Mfundisi noted that the project was aimed at transforming a disadvantaged former mining area into a more vibrant community.
The project sought to positively impact on socioeconomic transformation challenges, not only by providing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, but also revitalising industry within the region.
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