New Industrial Park Developments Driving Growth in South Africa
South Africa’s industrial property market is evolving rapidly. Developers and municipalities are delivering new industrial parks designed to meet the needs of modern logistics, manufacturing, and distribution businesses. Below is an overview of key projects in Cape Town, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Town: Arterial Industrial Estate (Blackheath)
Growthpoint Properties is delivering a two-phase development called Arterial Industrial Estate in Blackheath. The first phase spans approximately 19,741 m² across six warehouse units with office components. Developers tailored the design to allow units to combine into larger spaces, enabling flexibility for diverse occupiers. The development attracted national and international tenants quickly, with 85% of phase one space leased by April 2024. Phase two adds another 21,840 m² and is gearing up for occupation from March 2025, doubling available space. The estate sits strategically near Cape Town International Airport, the R300, N1, and N2, making it a distribution-ready location. The estate earned a 4-Star Green Star rating and features solar power and efficient utilities.
Gauteng: Apex Industrial Park (Gosforth Park, Germiston)
Atterbury Property Developments is building the Apex Industrial Park in Gosforth Park, Germiston. This R850 million project covers around 23 hectares. It sits at the junction of the N3, N12, and N17 freeways, making it a natural logistics hub. The park offers high visibility and direct freight routes across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. It stands just kilometres from Rand Airport. Developers designed the park to support efficient goods distribution across key corridors.
KwaZulu-Natal: Giba Business Estate (Outer West Durban)
In Durban’s Outer West, Giba Business Estate is breaking ground as the largest light industrial and logistics development in the region in years. The R1.9 billion project will deliver around 220,000 m² across 22 platformed sites for warehousing and light industrial uses. The estate sits beside the N3 near the Mariannhill Toll Plaza, offering direct road access. It builds on existing infrastructure in Westmead and Mahogany Ridge, strengthening the Durban-Gauteng corridor. The project forms part of SIP2 (Strategic Integrated Projects) targeting logistics efficiency. Developers plan phased delivery, with infrastructure ready in phase one by mid-2024. The estate includes eco-friendly features like solar power and fibre readiness, and aims to support SMMEs and large users alike. Brickworks Industrial Park
KwaZulu-Natal: Cornubia Industrial Node
Cornubia City is a long-term mixed-use development north of Durban that includes an industrial zone. Spanning over 1,200 hectares, about 80 hectares are allocated for industrial, with the rest for residential, retail, and public facilities. The precinct sits between Phoenix, Mount Edgecombe, and uMhlanga, close to the N2 and R102, and about 7 km from King Shaka Airport. The project follows a phased rollout and includes industrial, housing, and social infrastructure.
What These Projects Mean for Businesses
- Enhanced access to infrastructure: These parks offer direct access to highways, airports, and freight routes.
- Modern, efficient design: Many new facilities feature flexible layouts, integrated office space, renewable energy readiness, and secure environments.
- Location-led value: Projects in emerging corridors reduce congestion risk and lower acquisition or rental cost compared to older parks.
- Support for diverse users: Whether you are a national distributor, light manufacturer, or logistics operator, these parks match varied operational needs.
- Long-term opportunity: Many of these developments are large, phased projects offering space for future growth or investment.
Explore Your Industrial Property Options with Spire
If these new industrial parks align with your business needs, Spire Property Solutions can guide you further. We offer targeted help with site selection, lease or purchase negotiation, and fit-out support in Cape Town, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact Spire today to explore how these developments can support your growth.
