Public Consultation Begins for V&A Waterfront Expansion in South Africa
Public consultation has started for expanding the V&A Waterfront in South Africa, involving the reclamation of approximately 3.81 hectares of land near Granger Bay. The R20 billion project, co-owned by Growthpoint and the Government Employees Pension Fund, aims to add mixed-use developments and public amenities. The initial phase includes marine works for a seawall and breakwaters, expected to take three years. The precinct, which generated R11 billion in retail sales in 2025, supports over 83,000 jobs and will see new luxury developments by 2026.
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Public consultation has commenced for the V&A Waterfront expansion project, set to reclaim around 3.81 hectares of land near Granger Bay. The R20 billion initiative aims to create mixed-use developments and public amenities, co-owned by Growthpoint and the Government Employees Pension Fund.
Initial marine works, including a 540-meter seawall and two breakwaters, are already underway and expected to take three years. The V&A Waterfront attracted 25 million visitors and generated R11 billion in retail sales in 2025, supporting over 83,000 jobs. Future developments include a luxury wing in 2026 and a new desalination plant producing 3.3 kilolitres of water daily.
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