By Fred Felton | Feb. 24, 2024.
The new state-of-the-art Distribution
Centre for Takealot in KwaZulu-Natal was launched by eThekwini Municipality
Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda on 22 February 2024.
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| EThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda speaking at the launch of the Takealot Distribution Centre for KZN. Photo: Thuli Dlamini / EThekwini Municipality |
This Distribution Centre can be found
within The Brickworks – a 157-hectare business and logistics park being
developed by Investec Property at the old Corobrik factory site.
Takealot Group’s investment for its
Distribution Centre at The Brickworks is set to create thousands of jobs.
The Brickworks Development, which is a
catalytic project, has received enthusiastic support from eThekwini as it’s
geared to transform the area into a leading logistics hub for Africa and will
play a key role in optimising the supply chain potential of KZN.
The site has been strategically designed
to fuel a more connected economy for the country, and driving direct growth for
KZN.
‘’The Brickworks is one of our most
pivotal logistics and distribution hubs for South Africa. This is the story of
value creation and commitment to future value creation from two of our
country’s top companies. It confirms that the business and logistics park will
be an economic enabler, not only for our region but for the broader South
African market,’’ said Mayor Kaunda.
This will be an area of exponential future
growth for the country. It’s estimated that over 20 000 jobs will be
created through phase I, II and III of The Brickworks, according to independent
development researcher, analyst and facilitator Dr Jeffrey McCarthy.
According to Investec Property’s joint-CEO
David Rosmarin a collaborative partnership through the City’s innovative ‘One
Stop’ Catalytic Project Unit has helped them unlock this strategic site.
‘’The Brickworks’ prime location will
enable it to boost the flow of Southern African trade through the region,’’
added Investec Property’s joint-CEO David Rosmarin.
Phase one of the Takealot Distribution
Centre will encompass approximately 43 000 square metres, with an
additional 20 000 square metres reserved for future expansion. The
Distribution Centre is also being constructed with the environment in mind.
There will be environmental and energy-saving technologies to ensure
sustainability.
‘’As a proudly South African business, our
investment into KZN reflects our vision of enabling the economy, by enabling
South Africans through job creation and market access for SMEs. We believe the
socio-economic impact will be significant in boosting the potential of the
province and its people,’’ said Takealot Group’s Executive Chairperson Mamongae
Mahlare.
According to Takealot Group’s Executive
Chairperson Mamongae Mahlare the new facility will allow for same-day and
next-day delivery and collect capabilities for Takealot shoppers living in and
around KZN.
Mayor Kaunda also noted that the
Brickworks and the proposed Caneridge residential development, along with
Northfields being developed by JT Ross, forms part of a 350-hectare Avoca Nodal
Development, a catalytic project within eThekwini.
Mayor Kaunda also noted that, ‘’in
partnership with the Municipality these three precincts will receive funding
for portions of the bulk infrastructure for the development of the node. Investment
of R10.1 billion by the private sector in Ward 110 is expected to provide 51 500
construction job opportunities and 19 000 opportunities in operations for
the next 15 years.’’
Construction for the KZN Takealot
Distribution Centre is planned for completion in July 2024 with operations
expected to commence by October 2024.
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