Area Profiles

Looking for a strategically located area? Camperdown, set within the uMgungundlovu District Municipality, ticks all the right boxes. This area is situated along the N3 corridor, connecting Durban and Gauteng. As Gauteng is the economic heart of South Africa and Durban holds the busiest port, Camperdown is attractively positioned between these two points. Camperdown boasts a range of commercial and industrial properties. Whether you're after vacant land, offices, warehouses, or factories, the area will ensure your business's success. History Camperdown was named after the British naval battle and victory over the Dutch in 1797. The town first began as a farm...

The town of Cato Ridge is situated about 30 km southeast of Pietermaritzburg and 50 km northwest of Durban. It strategically lies along the Mariannhill Toll Road between Assagay and Camperdown, just a little further west of Inchanga. Known as Durban's 'Dry Port', Cato Ridge is a growing industrial node. Distribution and logistics companies have set up warehouses here to store their goods before distributing them to other parts of the country.  One of the main reasons that Cato Ridge has become the preferred location for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution companies is because of the great access to the highway between Johannesburg and Durban. As a result...

Cornubia is a relatively new mixed-use development which broke ground in 2012. It is located to the north of Durban, between Phoenix, Ottawa and Umhlanga. Cornubia boasts being the first proposed sustainable and fully integrated human settlement in KwaZulu-Natal. This development project is a joint venture between the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Tongaat Hulett. It comprises 1 200 hectares, with 80 hectares set aside for industrial development. The remainder of the land is for commercial, housing and other social and public facilities including schools, clinics, police stations, post offices and multi-purpose halls. The projected completion date for...

Located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in South Africa. It boasts a diversified economy with strong roots in the manufacturing, tourism, transportation, financial, and government sectors.  The Port of Durban is the most active container port in the country and is the busiest in Africa. It is also rated as one of the ten largest ports in the world.  History Durban was founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal and was named for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. It became a borough (town) in 1854 and then a city in 1935. The development of Durban's harbour began in 1855. It is one of the world's major commercial ports as...

Briardene is centrally located in the northern parts of Durban. The node sticks out on the ridge between the N2 and North Coast Road. Queen Nandi Drive connects Briardene to the main roads. It is a stone's throw away from Springfield, Riverhorse Valley, North Coast Road, M19 and the N2. Points of interest in relation (in km) to Springfield Park: Durban Port - 17.3km King Shaka Airport - 27.5km New Germany - 18.4km N3 Highway - 12.2km Tenant Profiles Briardene is an industrial node and has a mix of light industrial tenants. The area is known for having plenty mini-factory parks such as: Briarpark on Queen Nandi Drive; King Fischer...

Riverhorse Valley Business Estate is centrally located in the northern parts of Durban. The blue chip companies of South Africa have identified the node for its locality, exposure and A-grade facilities. Riverhorse Valley is the Durban Midrand of Johannesburg. The node has beautiful logistics facilities and large warehouses. The area has great accessibility onto the main arterial roads via Queen Nandi Drive, N2 and North Coast Road. Riverhorse Valley is an established estate, which is maintained by an independent organization. Points of interest in relation (in km) to Springfield Park: Durban Port - 21.6km King Shaka Airport - 25.5km New Germany -...

Springfield Park Industrial is centrally located in the greater Durban Area. The node is North of the Umgeni River and boundaries the N2 Highway. It is a stone's throw away from Briardene, Riverhorse Valley, North Coast Road and the M19. Points of interest in relation (in km) to Springfield Park: Durban Port - 15.4km King Shaka Airport - 28.6km New Germany - 13.1km N3 Highway - 7km Tenant Profiles Springfield Park has a diverse mix of tenants. The majority of the buildings are zoned to be light industrial. The buildings vary from mini-factories, to warehousing of approximately 1000 - 2000 square metres. The odd big...

Durban North is an upmarket area found to the north of Durban. It lies between the N2 freeway and the eastern seashore. The Umgeni River forms its southern boundary. While it has affluent residential suburbs, such as La Lucia in the north, it is a hotspot for commercial and industrial activity. Chris Hani Road (Old North Coast Road) is the main industrial arterial in Durban North, along with Briardene and Glen Anil. History In 1927, a property development company bought a large tract of land just north of the Umgeni River. It was previously known as the Prospect Hall Sugar Estate at the time. The company laid out plans for the development of the land to be...

Glen Anil forms part of the Durban North Suburbs. The node lays on the east and west of Old North Coast Road which links onto Chris Hani Road and the R102. The area is easily accessible from the N2 freeway. A massive logistics park development of approximately 55 ha is currently in construction phase with five boxes already completed and tenanted. The park is state of the art with massive eave height and super link accessibility. Further growth is planned for the area, as a new development will take place across the N2 highway. Big industrial warehouses of 50 000m2 plus is planned for the park. The affluent Durban North residential suburb is across the ridge making Glen...

Red Hill industrial is situated east and west of Chris Hani Road. The node is based at the most northern point of Chris Hani Road next to the KwaMashu on and off ramp of the N2 freeway. The area is accessible via Rinaldo Road from Umhlanga Rocks Drive. Its central locality makes Red Hill an attractive area of work for the affluent areas of Durban North and Umhlanga. Points of interest in relation (km) to Springfield Park: Durban Port - 21.0km King Shaka Airport - 23.6km Gateway Mall - 9.3km N3 Highway - 15.0km Tenant Profiles The industrial node of Red Hill consists of small to medium size warehousing and factories. The industrial parks...