Butterworth Industrial Park
Sectors: Multi-sectoral (targeted sectors) – agriculture, agro-processing, automotive, general manufacturing, clothing and textile.
Location: Amathole District Municipality (ADM), Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Project descriptor:
- Butterworth Industrial Park has 236 units.
- Two investors (national companies) are exploring options for logistics, distribution and warehousing sites.
- An automotive engineering company is considering expanding its operations in Msobomvu.
Project driver: Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
Masterplan refurbishment cost: $24,3-million
Fort Jackson Industrial Park
Sector: Multi-sectoral (targeted sectors) – automotive aftermarket, construction, light manufacturing and warehousing/storage.
Location: East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Project descriptor:
- Fort Jackson industrial Park has 74 units
- Strong automotive and transport focus
- Proximity to East London Industrial Development Zone and the Port of East London
- Decent road connectivity on the N2
- Phase 2 expansion investment by automotive component manufacturer – expected to create 600 jobs, but only on confirmation of 2026 manufacturing lines
- Agro-Processing Hub together with development trust and private sector partner – due diligence and market offtake negotiations.
Project driver: Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
Masterplan refurbishment cost: $21,6-million conservative estimate (2023)
Vulindlela Industrial Park
Sector: Multi-sectoral (targeted sectors) – automotive aftermarket, construction, light manufacturing and warehousing/storage.
Location: King Sabatha Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Project descriptor:
- Vulindlela Industrial Park has 127 units
- The factory units range from 220 sqm to 2,500 sqm.
- Most of the tenants are in the SMME range. Service offerings are directed at making them operate at full potential and graduate them into the mainstream economy.
- Substantial number of security services firms as well as automotive repair firms
- Automotive Repair Hub plans in negotiation with the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Local Municipality
- Logistics and distribution investor looking to establish a large warehouse
Project driver: Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
Masterplan refurbishment cost: Between $41,7-million to $63,9-million
Contact the ECDC
Potential investors interested in more information about these opportunities, please send a brief introduction to the ECDC team. Please reference the industrial park of interest in your message. Thank you!
