{"id":266499,"date":"2025-06-20T17:28:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T15:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=266499"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:36:49","slug":"new-grandwest-mall-to-redefine-retail-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/new-grandwest-mall-to-redefine-retail-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"New GrandWest Mall to redefine retail in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nostalgic moment and a bold new chapter are converging at the iconic GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. Flanagan & Gerard, in partnership with Sun International, has officially unveiled plans for GrandWest Mall, a vibrant new retail development set to transform one of Cape Town\u2019s most beloved entertainment destinations.
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From Childhood Memories to Major Developments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the launch, Jonathan Shutte, Asset Management Director at Flanagan & Gerard, reflected on the location\u2019s rich history. \u201cAs a little boy growing up in the Cape in the ’80s and ’90s I watched my cousin on horseback jumping over steeples at the Goodwood Showgrounds. Who would\u2019ve thought that years later we\u2019d be developing a shopping centre on this very site?\u201d
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That site is now home to GrandWest, a premier leisure destination that opened in December 2000 and continued to offer world-class entertainment, from an Olympic-size ice rink and cinemas to two nightclubs, a children\u2019s play park and the iconic Grand Arena.
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Development phase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Why GrandWest Mall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paul Gerard, Managing Director at Flanagan and Gerard, said the new mall will be more than just a retail space; it’s a community hub. \u201cGrandWest Mall will be anchored by two supermarkets, a specialised food store and two pharmacies. It will also offer fashion, athleisure, health and beauty, services, travel, banking, and a variety of restaurants.\u201d
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Mall specs at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Retail space: 22 000 m\u00b2
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Health and fitness facilities: 2 000 m\u00b2
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Safe and secure environment: Shoppers can expect peace of mind in a highly secure setting
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Seamless connection: Integrated with the casino, hotel and entertainment complex
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Strategic location, strong reach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Situated between the N1 and N2 along the M7 motorway, GrandWest Mall occupies a prime location. With limited competing retail options nearby and a lack of large regional malls in the trade area the mall is positioned as the primary shopping destination for surrounding suburbs.
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Catchment areas include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goodwood, Thornton, Norwood, Epping, Bonteheuwel, Elsies River, Langa, Kensington, Gugulethu and Parow.
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As Cape Town\u2019s development expands northwards along the N7 corridor the mall\u2019s location places it in the heart of the city\u2019s future growth zone.
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More than retail: A complete lifestyle offering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Norman Basthaw, CFO of Sun International, emphasised the significance of the GrandWest precinct: \u201cGrandWest is more than just a landmark; it\u2019s a symbol of excellence, resilience and innovation in the Western Cape, from its Victorian architecture to the spirit of District Six, it celebrates Cape Town\u2019s history while embracing its future.\u201d
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The mall also leverages GrandWest\u2019s established appeal:
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