Catalytic projects in Durban: Shongweni mixed use development (2026 update)

Project overview

• 2000-hectare integrated mixed-use urban development located along the N3 & Kassier Rd interchange.
• Comprises 9 precincts which incorporates retail, residential, commercial, logistics, industrial and business park precincts.
• First precinct, the 100-hectare Westown, is under construction. Westown Square opened for business in March 2025.

Progress (Infrastructure)

• Fundamentum Dev Co has been appointed as an Implementing Agent for the construction of the Phase 1A bulk infrastructure.
• Electricity supply for Phase 1A has been installed.
• The bulk infrastructure work packages are nearing completion.
• The Construction of Westown Square is complete and Westown Square is operational.
• The earthworks have commenced for the West Private Hospital and the Balwin residential apartments.

See previous project update

Next steps

• Construction of the West Private Hospital and Balwin development.
• Secure funds for the next phase of bulk infrastructure implementation.
• Commencement of the construction of Phase 2 of Kassier Road.
• Secure electricity supply for future phases of development.

Challenges*

De-proclamation of Kassier Road:

• KZN DoT requires Kassier Road and the roads immediately adjacent to it, to be handed over to the City as a cluster. However, the Council Resolution that is in place supports the de-proclamation and transfer of Kassier Road only to the City.
• The City and KZN DoT need to agree on the length of Kassier Road to be de-proclaimed.

∗ (February 2026)

Project info

• Investor: Fundamentum DevCo
• Investment value: R28-billion (all phases)
• City contribution: R600-million (Phase 1A)
• Construction period: 2021 – 2030 

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