Catalytic projects in Durban: Whetstone Business Park (2026 update)
Overview
Whetstone Business Park is an estate with commercial, retail and light industrial opportunities. It spans an 81-hectare site strategically located adjacent to the Dube Trade Port Agri-zone and only 2 km from King Shaka International Airport along the R102. The development is planned to be completed in four phases.
Current progress
- Phase 1 implemented, with Frimax Foods manufacturing & mixed-use “Petro Port” retail node, plus future hotel site planning.
- Phase 2 has the Boxer Distribution Centre (DC) completed and Liebherr-Africa currently under construction.
- Phases 3 and 4 remain in the planning stage.
Project info
- Investor: Edstan Group
- Investment Value: R2-billion
- City Contribution: R5-million (bulk water infrastructure)
- Construction Period: 2019 – 2030
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