For those wondering what will become of the site after the demolition of the iconic PPC cement tower in Montague Gardens, the answer is a major new logistics development is set to reshape one of Cape Town’s key industrial nodes.
The former landmark, demolished in April, will make way for Indlovu Logistics Park — a R578 million Growthpoint Properties development aimed at addressing a shortage of modern warehousing in the city.
Construction already started this month with the development expected to be ready for occupation before the third quarter of 2027.
Demand driving industrial expansion
Jason Reeves, Head of Asset Management: Logistics and Industrial at Growthpoint Properties, said the project responds directly to sustained demand in the Cape Town industrial market.
“The Cape Town industrial market, and Montague Gardens in particular, continues to experience a persistent undersupply of new, high-quality logistics space,” Reeves said. “Demand from logistics providers, distributors and light industrial occupiers consistently outstrips what the existing building stock can offer.”
He added that the development has been purpose-built to address this gap. “Indlovu Logistics Park has been purpose-designed to meet this demand, delivering nine maxi-units totalling 38 600m² of high-quality warehousing and logistics space.”
Strategic redevelopment opportunity
The site was unlocked for redevelopment after PPC relocated its cement operations, opening a rare opportunity in a tightly held industrial area.
“We identified a significant redevelopment opportunity for this site after PPC decided to move its operations to its Riebeek Valley facility,” Reeves said. “Opportunities to secure and repurpose well-located industrial land in Montague Gardens are increasingly scarce.”
He said the location makes it ideal for logistics activity. “Its position within one of Cape Town’s most established industrial precincts — with direct access to the N7, M5, M8, N1 and N2 — makes it ideally suited to a modern, multi-tenant logistics facility.”
Modern logistics design and flexibility
The development will consist of nine maxi-units ranging from approximately 3,900m² to 4,600m², designed to accommodate a range of logistics and distribution users.
“The buildings will feature nine-metre eaves height, FM2 power-floated floors with a 50kPa load-bearing capacity, high-lift sectional dock doors and heavy-duty dock levellers,” Reeves said.
He added that flexibility is a key feature of the project. “Units can be combined to create larger spaces, with the possibility of a single unit of up to 38 000m².”
Sustainability and security built in
Reeves said the park has been designed with efficiency and resilience in mind.
“Sustainability features include rooftop solar PV, natural daylighting through translucent sheeting, energy-efficient LED high-bay lighting, water backup tanks and water harvesting,” he said.
Security will also be a key focus. “The park will have 24-hour precinct security, access control, CCTV, electric fencing and guarded entry and exit points.”
“The construction is being undertaken by Growthpoint’s specialist development team, which has a long-standing track record of delivering quality developments on time and within budget,” Reeves said.
Once completed, Indlovu Logistics Park is expected to significantly expand modern warehousing capacity in Montague Gardens, reinforcing its position as one of Cape Town’s most important industrial hubs.
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