Under ConstructionCL-PROJ-000153
Cornubia Business Park
A private development led by Fundamentum. eThekwini reported a R2.1bn investment and progress on 31 August 2026; the release did not provide a complete phase schedule.
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Development
Major property, precinct, industrial, logistics and public-land development shaping South African cities.
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The desk follows major property and mixed-use development, precinct regeneration, transport-oriented development, industrial and logistics sites, public land, planning approvals, special economic zones, catalytic projects, waterfronts, ports, airports and major housing programmes. A subject appears as a project record only when a source supports the record.
PlanningCL-PROJ-000154
Leroy Merlin Cornubia store
An eThekwini release described a 10,000m² store with R220m investment and an expected November 2026 opening. That date is a forecast in the source, not a confirmed opening.
PlanningCL-PROJ-000155
KZN Logistics Hub programme
TNPA describes a 33-project programme across the Durban and Richards Bay port master plans, with estimated investment above R154bn. The public programme page does not give project-level funding and delivery status for all components.
PlanningCL-PROJ-000156
Port of Durban container-capacity master plan
TNPA lists current container capacity at 2.9m TEUs and planned future capacity of 11.4m TEUs across Point, Pier 1, Pier 2 and Maydon Wharf. The future total is a master-plan target.
ProcurementCL-PROJ-000157
Maydon Wharf fresh-produce terminal concession
TNPA named KHOLD preferred bidder for a fresh-produce and compatible break-bulk terminal and said negotiations on the Terminal Operator Agreement would follow.
ProcurementCL-PROJ-000158
Maydon Wharf agricultural dry-bulk terminal concession
TNPA named the BAL SA and Africa Global Logistics consortium preferred bidder to develop and manage a multi-purpose terminal for agricultural dry bulk and compatible cargo.
Under ConstructionCL-PROJ-000164
Cornubia environmental rehabilitation programme
Environmental rehabilitation and monitoring associated with the UPL Cornubia facility. The city reported R707.9m invested through March 2026 and referred to a further R17bn investment commitment; the latter is a future commitment, not current expenditure.
PlanningCL-PROJ-000165
Durban Bay Waterfront development
TNPA says it is working with eThekwini Municipality, Ithala Bank and the provincial economic-development department to develop the Durban Bay Waterfront. The public page reviewed does not state a value, approval date or delivery schedule.
ProcurementCL-PROJ-000166
eThekwini integrated public-realm delivery framework (36685-2E)
A three-year, as-and-when-required framework for integrated public-realm delivery, landscape infrastructure services and ancillary works. Tender 36685-2E is listed to close on 2 October 2026.