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Developments Braamfontein Projects
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The JDA is not currently engaged in any projects in Braamfontein. Its R55-million investment as part of the Braamfontein Precinct Regeneration Programme was successfully completed in 2007.
Renovations within Braamfontein are diverse and imaginative, and include the rejuvenation of several corporate buildings. Sappi House, on the corner of Simmonds and Ameshoff streets, the global headquarters of the world's largest producer of fine paper, was given a R100-million facelift. The programme included the construction of an underground parking bay for the Joburg Theatre Complex, complete with escalators to the theatre levels. The parking bays are used by Sappi employees during the day but are available to the City after 7 pm and over weekends. Bertha Street underwent transformation as an extension of the Nelson Mandela Bridge at the bottom of Braamfontein. The massive eland sculpture erected in 2007 now stands sentinel to Braamfontein and marks the gateway into the inner city. Also part of the initial renovations, the Sappi Theatre Park next to the Joburg Theatre Complex and the National Ballet School was developed in a joint venture with the private sector. The JDA funded the upgrade of the area from Stiemens Street down to and including De Korte Street, and from Bertha Street to Joubert Street Extension, including the area around the council offices. The entire Juta Street between Loveday Street and the M1 offramp was also upgraded. One of the main pedestrian entrances to Wits is located at the junction of Jan Smuts Avenue, Bertha Street and Ameshoff Street. This node is defined as the Wits Gateway. This site has been widened and redefined to give greater pedestrian access across Bertha Street. Nearby, the triangular pavement has been converted into a pleasant pedestrian area with trees, benches and plinths to create added interest. The pedestrianised theme is continued throughout the suburb. And in late 2007, the City opened its new Metrolink reception centre, a beautiful glass and brick structure, to ease the flow of visitors to its headquarters on top of the hill in Braamfontein. The new façade has greatly improved the stark appearance of the old Metro Centre and has created a visually pleasing link between the council offices and the Joburg Theatre Complex across the road. |
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The JDA celebrates its 10th anniversary. Take a look at its achievements. | HALALA JOBURG | |
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The Halala Joburg Awards celebrate projects that have made a difference in the Inner City. | TENDERS | |
| JDA manages large scale construction projects on behalf of the City of Johannesburg. Click here for the latest tenders. |
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| ABOUT THE JDA |
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The Johannesburg Development Agency, set up as a limited liability company, is an agency of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and supports area-based economic development initiatives throughout the metropolitan area.