Rea Vaya M1 Bridge in Sandton wins awards
Category Commercial Property News
Sandton continues to lead the way as South Africa’s most talked about commercial and residential area and a new infrastructure development further cements this statement. The Rea Vaya M1 Bridge which was completed for pedestrian use in 2017 has just been bestowed with two awards and the bridge has been widely praised as improving the lives of individuals who work or live near the affluent Johannesburg suburb.
Firstly this pivotal infrastructure development was given a regional accolade from the South African Institute of Civil Engineers for the category – Most outstanding project in the structural engineering category. After which it took the top prize in the Civil Engineers Contractors category in The Construction World Magazine Awards.
“In the three major cities – Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban – the government’s focus is firmly set on accessible, safe, affordable public transport and smooth, smart arterial connections between commercial/industrial and residential nodes. Decisions about these links are being made within a far greater regional and national framework of planning for sustainable cities of the future. In many instances, city maps are being rethought and redrawn” - http://propertyprofessional.co.za
The functionality of this new critically acclaimed bridge is to service Marlboro Rea Vaya bus routes and no other forms of vehicles or transportation will be allowed to utilise this facility. This, however, will be implemented by October 2018. It also doubles as a pedestrian walking bridge which is already in operation and many are hailing this new development as aiding in combating some of the unbearable traffic congestion issues which have plagued the Gauteng Province for years.
“Over 10 000 people walk between neighbouring Alexandra and Sandton Central every day. The new bridge is already going a long way in bringing pro-poor high-quality public transport that is safe, affordable and reliable to the people of Alexandra and Sandton. Also, it is making walking easier, safer and more convenient”. - www.biznisafrica.com.
This new bridge is an addition to Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Bridge which is the most prevalent bridge of its kind in the whole of South Africa and these pivotal developments are a part of the city of Johannesburg’s inner city renewal initiatives. Structures such as this place Johannesburg even further on the map as Africa’s industrial and commercial powerhouse.
Leading commercial property brokerage firm OfficePlace have roughly 661 listings for Commercial Properties to Let in Sandton, Gauteng and this is a clear indication that the area is a hotspot of commercial development. Infrastructure upgrades such as this new award-winning bridge and other urban renewal programs nearby firmly position Sandton as a well-established area for commercial and residential purposes.
“Sandton Central is South Africa’s cosmopolitan centre of trade, ideas, interaction, and lifestyle. Excellent infrastructure that supports easy access plays a key role in this. Ensuring that people can easily come to work, visit, stay, shop, or be entertained in Sandton Central is something we take seriously. We strive to provide an exceptional experience,” says Elaine Jack, City Improvement District Manager of the Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). - www.biznisafrica.com.
World class infrastructure such as this puts the Sandton area firmly ahead as an undeniable leader in the commercial property market in South Africa. Great places to shop, extensive public transport provided by the Gautrain and its proximity to all of the sprawling metropolitan expanses of the area make choosing your next destination for office space easy. Get in contact with a broker today from one of South Africa’s leading Commercial property brokerage firm OfficePlace. With urban renewal initiatives such as the Rea Vaya M1 Bridge, it’s no wonder potential tenants are choosing OfficePlace and Sandton for their main base for operations. For more information visit Sandton's area profile.
Author: OfficePlace Commercial property brokerage
