Cornubia

A multi-billion rand project, Cornubia, as a mixed use and mixed income development, spanning over 20 years, 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 90ha coming on to the market in 2011. 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 50 000 homes of which 20 000 are proposed for subsidised housing (by the Municipality in partnership with the Province as well as the HDA who view Cornubia as a key strategic project) and the balance for a wide range of affordability levels.

The development is strategically located (some 7km 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.