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Most significant aviation investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Cape Winelands Airport expansion, estimated to cost approximately R8b, is one of South Africa\u2019s most significant aviation infrastructure investments. It includes the construction of a new boutique terminal, extended and realigned runway infrastructure, upgraded airside systems, enhanced cargo and logistics operations and a modernised general aviation precinct. The airport is expected to sustain about 35 000 direct and indirect jobs and could sustain just over 100 000 direct and indirect jobs during its initial 20 years of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWBHO is honoured to have achieved this significant milestone with the Cape Winelands team. This partnership will enable the acceleration of the technical design processes and subsequent construction completion of the airport project. A greenfield project of this scale and complexity is one WBHO is excited to be part of. Successful completion will showcase the talent and competence of South Africa\u2019s local development, investment, design and construction capacity in delivering significant economic infrastructure\u201d explains Russell Adams, director at WBHO.
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Enhanced connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The enhanced connectivity offered by an additional airport will further strengthen the region\u2019s competitiveness and expand tourism opportunities across the Western Cape and beyond. The airport\u2019s location in the Cape Winelands provides a rare opportunity to design an airport experience that reflects the character and beauty of the Winelands. Cape Winelands Airport aims to establish a world-class aviation and logistics hub that supports economic growth, attracts new investment and enhances regional connectivity, according to the media release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith WBHO\u2019s proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects, the project is positioned to achieve excellence in execution. The teams\u2019 combined expertise strengthens the airport\u2019s commitment to building an efficient, future-ready and environmentally responsible aviation facility,\u201d Cloete adds.
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Strategic development partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This announcement follows the recent confirmation of Growthpoint Properties as a strategic development partner for Cape Winelands Airport, focusing on long-term property and asset management responsibilities across the 450 ha aviation precinct\u2019s logistics, commercial and hospitality components. As the project enters its detailed technical development phase, the newly appointed contracting partner will work closely with the Cape Winelands Airport team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This next stage will bring greater clarity on what must be done to achieve construction readiness and the delivery of a future-focused aviation precinct for the Western Cape. Further announcements, including key programme milestones will be made known in the coming weeks, according to the media release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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