Major upgrades planned for Jan Smuts Avenue in Rosebank
Category Commercial Property News
The Rosebank area has and always will be seen as one of the most popular locations within the sprawling Gauteng region for both commercial and residential reasons. This statement is given further weight due to a new infrastructure upgrade for the Jan Smuts Avenue roadway which is widely regarded as one of the most important road links in the area.
Infrastructure upgrades are a priority for the municipality which services the Rosebank region and this statement is given further credibility due to the current infrastructure upgrades. This is according to an article published on Business Live which reported that an upgrade to Jan Smuts avenue was scheduled and planned for completion within the coming months. The plan is to convert the road from a single to a “dual carriageway”. This will take place from Northwold Drive to Bolton Drive.
“Jan Smuts Avenue has 18 intersections along its route, which links the northern suburbs (the wider Fourways area) to suburbs further south such as Braamfontein and the Johannesburg city centre. The design for the estimated R87m project follows a geotechnical study‚ traffic count and investigation of the existing stormwater infrastructure to determine the scope of work required for the upgrade”. -www.businesslive.co.za
Jan Smuts is considered to be one of the most centrally located roads in the Gauteng Province and it’s said to have helped tourists navigate the sprawling area for years. Hence it has been considered to be the “tourist road” of Johannesburg. The roadway starts in the extensive residential, commercial and industrial area “Randburg” and is seen to run through some of the more sought-after areas for commerce such as Rosebank or Sandton. Other prominent destinations that feature along the route include Zoo Lake and the Wits University before the road turns into Bertha Road eventually reaching Nelson Mandela Bridge which is situated in Braamfontein before it crosses over into Newtown. Newtown is a hub for creativity and creatives. Not to mention an entertainment hub situated not far from the central business district of the city. Jan Smuts Avenue could very well be one of the most importantly located roadways in the whole of South Africa hence upgrades such as this are extremely important for the development of the area and country.
“Investigations took into consideration Jan Smuts Avenue’s location within a densely populated urbanised area, and the effect on the community and motorists travelling into and out of the Johannesburg CDB, as well as communities living adjacent to Jan Smuts Avenue‚ the JRA said in its statement” - www.businesslive.co.za
The Rosebank region continues to flourish when it comes to available space to rent within the commercial office space market. This is according to leading commercial property specialists OfficePlace, who have 55 listed properties available for rental in the area highlighting the demand commercial investors in Rosebank. Commercial Development in Rosebank ranges from state of the art newly developed office blocks to quainter more manageable facilities, showing the areas diversity and dedication to meeting every requirement for new business owners. Regardless of how big or small their business premises needs or has to be.
With Rosebank’s great location in terms of public transport and residential properties nearby that suit a young up and coming businessman and women. Not to mention its close proximity to great places in which to shop and enjoy the cosmopolitan entertainment for which the whole of sprawling Johannesburg is famous for. There really isn’t a better time to invest in one of the most affluent areas in Africa. Get in contact with an OfficePlace broker today and start your next commercial operation from Rosebank which is set to put the Gauteng province even further on the map as a leader in the commercial office space market.
Author: OfficePlace Commercial Property Brokerage