Cornubia

A multi-billion rand project, Cornubia, as a mixed use and mixed income development, spanning over 20 years, is the province's and ethekwini's first national priority, and will alter the skyline of Umhlanga in the future. Cornubia will be the home of the next major industrial area in the north,with approximately 80ha coming on to the market in 2012.This will be a key industrial development with linkages to the new international airport.

The planning of Cornubia is based upon the principles of sustainable development with higher densities, a wide range and integration of income levels, employment and economic opportunities, substantial provision for schools, clinics and other social facilities, predicated on viable non motorized and public transportation and extensive open spaces.

The development is proposed to provide some 20 000 homes of which 15 000 are proposed for subsidised housing (by the Municipality in partnership with the Province view Cornubia as a key flagship project) and the balance for a wide range of affordability levels.

The development is strategically located (some 15km south of the new King Shaka International Airport) between the historically created and disadvantaged areas of Phoenix, Ottawa and Waterloo and newer areas of Mt Edgecombe and Umhlanga and has been planned to integrate these very different and disparate communities in a manner which adds value and enhances linkages and opportunities to all.