en.Wedoany.com Reported - Flanagan & Gerard Property Group, together with GrandWest, a subsidiary of Sun International, has announced the official start of construction on the R650 million GrandWest Shopping Centre development at the GrandWest entertainment precinct in Cape Town, South Africa.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the construction phase for this 22,000-square-metre convenience shopping centre, which is scheduled for completion and opening in June 2027. The project is part of a joint venture between Flanagan & Gerard (90% shareholding) and GrandWest (10% shareholding), announced in May.

Over 70% of the total gross lettable area of this single-level shopping centre has already been leased, with a further 20% under negotiation. Key grocery tenants have been confirmed, including a 3,000-square-metre Checkers FreshX and a 2,500-square-metre SuperSpar, alongside Dis-Chem, Clicks, and brands from the Mr Price, Truworths, and Pepkor groups.

Flanagan & Gerard and GrandWest stated that the construction process will prioritise subcontractors, material suppliers, and artisans from the Western Cape to support regional employment and strengthen the local supply chain. Isipani Construction, headquartered in the Western Cape with a history dating back to 1960, has been appointed as the main contractor. Preliminary work has been completed, and the construction site is ready.

The GrandWest Shopping Centre has been designed by retail architecture specialist MDS Architecture, with partner Pierre Lahaye overseeing the project. The GrandWest casino, hotel, and entertainment facilities will continue normal operations during construction.

Paul Gerard, Managing Director of Flanagan & Gerard Property Group, said the project's commencement marks a moment of readiness, with the team—from joint venture partners and contractors to architects and tenants—set to deliver a development that the Western Cape community can be proud of.

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