The first phase of Westown’s development is the 48 500m² retail environment of Westown Square.
Primed to set the trend in retail shopping experiences, Westown Square is designed as a retail high street environment where indoor meets outdoor and the characteristics of the Shongweni green belt are reflected.
Structured around the architectural landscaped Town Gardens and Town Square, Westown Square will be built on a human scale to be open, permeable, and accessible creating a world-class retail environment within a new town centre.
An aspirational offering of entertainment, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure for all ages Westown Square is:
- A 48 500m² world-class retail experience.
- Designed around the architectural landscaped Town Gardens and Town Square.
- Designed to include an amphitheatre and a maze along with children’s play areas.
- Anchored by an 8 500m² new generation Checkers Hyper and a 2 750m² Pick n Pay store together with a host of national fashion, health and beauty, and national food brands.
- Designed with easily accessible and convenient open bay and undercover parking on all levels.
- Set to reach the Outer West community and beyond with its regional tenant mix.
- Planned to begin trading at the end of 2024.
The first development activity within the Shongweni Urban Development, a 2 000-hectare eThekwini catalytic project, Westown is locally driven and guided by a team that understands the context and potential of the place.