Name of the Project
OR Tambo International Airport Western Precinct development – Phase 1.

Location
The project will be located on a 8.5 ha, 180 000 m2 development site east of Johannesburg, in Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

Project Description
The Western Precinct development will involve seven phases.

The first phase will comprise three six-storey buildings, including the head offices of ACSA and the South African Civil Aviation Authority, retail space, a hotel, conference facilities, logistics services and five levels of parking.

Potential Job Creation
Phase 1 of the project will result in 1 100 people being employed on site at peak project.

Value
R4.5-billion.

Duration
Sod was turned on the project in February this year and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

Latest Developments
The Western Precinct Consortium, which includes HERI Propco (developer), mmqsmace Consultancy and Tiber Construction (building contractor), has won the bid for Phase 1.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Western Precinct Consortium (Phase 1).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ACSA, tel +27 11 723 1400.