Summary:
- Growthpoint Properties, with Enza Construction, is delivering a 2,500-bed student housing development at Howard College, KwaZulu-Natal, set for completion in 2026 to address the region’s critical student accommodation shortage and support local economic growth.
- The project will create approximately 1,200 temporary construction jobs and 50 permanent roles, while its mixed-use design and local procurement strategy aim to stimulate small-business activity and benefit surrounding communities including Berea, Glenwood, Cato Crest, and Manor Gardens.
- Property Point has initiated a 24-month enterprise development programme to build capacity among local SMMEs, focusing on compliance, technical skills, and soft skills, ensuring sustained economic inclusion beyond construction and aligning with KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure-led growth strategy.
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