Growthpoint Properties Invests in Cape Winelands Airport Project

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Growthpoint Properties, a leading South African real estate investment trust, has announced a significant investment in the planned Cape Winelands Airport, a 450-hectare aviation, hospitality, and industrial hub. The partnership marks a major milestone in the project's development, with Growthpoint committing to provide the institutional foundation needed to build an airport precinct of global quality. The investment is expected to create a significant economic stimulus, generating approximately 35,000 direct and indirect jobs and supporting over 100,000 jobs during its first two decades.

Key Takeaways:

  • Growthpoint Properties will invest in the Cape Winelands Airport project, developing the 450-hectare precinct on the site of the former Fisantekraal airfield.
  • The partnership aims to create an advanced aviation, hospitality, and industrial hub, leveraging Growthpoint's expertise in mixed-use and tourism-related developments.
  • The project is expected to generate approximately 35,000 direct and indirect jobs, with over 100,000 jobs supported during its first two decades.
  • The initial financial outlay for the development is projected at around R8bn, with the airport targeting carbon neutrality by 2050 and aiming to be the world's greenest airport.
  • The partnership will prioritize investments in high-potential locations and sectors, integrating sustainable practices and renewable energy solutions.
  • Construction of the Cape Winelands Airport is expected to commence in early 2026, with the first phase aiming for completion by 2028 and a long-term capacity target of over five million passengers annually by 2050.

Statistics:

  • R155.8 billion: Growthpoint's property assets valued across retail, office, and logistics sectors.
  • R8bn: Initial financial outlay for the development of the Cape Winelands Airport.
  • 35,000: Direct and indirect jobs predicted to be generated by the project.
  • 100,000: Projected number of jobs supported by the airport during its first two decades.
  • 450 hectares: Size of the Cape Winelands Airport precinct.
  • 2026: Commencement of construction on the Cape Winelands Airport.
  • 2028: Target completion date for the first phase of the project.
  • 2050: Long-term capacity target of over five million passengers annually for the Cape Winelands Airport.

Sources:

  • Growthpoint Properties. (Announced). Growthpoint to invest in Cape Winelands Airport project.
  • RSA Aero. (Stated). Nicholas Ferguson, Managing Director of RSA Aero, comments on Growthpoint's investment in Cape Winelands Airport.