Greenhills Mall is a new regional shopping centre being developed to offer a fresh and modern outlook to shopping in Empangeni, South Africa. It will be one of the largest retail offerings in the broader Empangeni region.
The shopping centre is a collaborative venture between Moolman Group, a property development and asset management company; Twin City Development, a property investment company; and Melta Capital, an investment company.
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The project’s construction started in the first quarter of 2024 and the anticipated completion of the project is slated in April 2026.
Location of Greenhills Mall
Greenhills Mall is situated on a portion of Erf 11447, Richards Bay, among the hills of the King Cetshwayo District municipality in South Africa. The site has been rezoned from Agriculture 1 to Lifestyle Centre Zone for the development of the retail centre. It is conveniently positioned near KwaZulu-Natal’s key economic centres.
The mall is approximately 3km from Empangeni, 5km from Ngwelezane Township, and 15km from Esikhawini.
Neighbouring landmarks include the Empangeni central business district (CBD), Ngwelezane Township, the local neighbourhoods and commercial area of Empangeni, the 5 Ways Mall, and the Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort.
The mall is strategically positioned on the R102 regional route and adjacent to the N2 and John Ross Highway (R34) intersection, the main intersection of Empangeni, for optimal accessibility. It is also close to affluent residential areas, which makes it an attractive destination for a diverse range of shoppers.
Significant road improvements and better access routes to the mall are planned by the proprietors to enhance the shopping experience.
Greenhills Mall development background
Comprehensive research conducted by the developers of Greenhills Mall led to the identification of a demand for a centralised shopping hub in Empangeni that serves both the middle-class and wealthier segments, as well as aspirational consumers within its vicinity.
Retail activity in the town is currently dispersed across the CBD and peripheral suburbs. Existing retail options for the people of Empangeni include small centres and street-front retail, with the Empangeni Shopping Centre in the CBD being the largest retail option with an area of approximately 34,000m² (365,973ft²).
The CBD’s congestion, insufficient parking, accessibility challenges, safety concerns, and overall decline are anticipated to redirect shoppers to favour Greenhills Mall for an improved shopping experience.
The Greenhills Mall will be the developer’s second major venture in the region, following the Princess Mkabayi Mall project in KwaZulu-Natal, set to open in October 2024.
Greenhills Mall details and features
Greenhills Mall will be a fully enclosed shopping centre, spanning a gross leasable area (GLA) of up to 42,000m². It will house around 140 retail outlets and offer a contemporary shopping experience.
It will feature a modern design and finishes with amenities including a spacious entrance hall, ample seating areas, a food court, banking services such as First National Bank, an entertainment area with a children’s play zone, artistic installations, complimentary Wi-Fi access, charging stations for electronic devices, and more.
Additionally, a taxi rank and approximately 1,626 parking spaces will be available.
Retail options at the Greenhills Mall
The mall will be anchored by popular retail stores and brands, including grocery stores and supermarket Checkers, Shoprite, and Woolworths, as well as pharmacies Dis-Chem and Clicks.
Among the retailers are Home Choice, Pep, Clothing Junction, Skipper Bar, Truworths, Identity, Studio 88, Legit, Jam Clothing, The Fix, Old Khaki, Edgars, Lovisa, Sportscene, The Hub, Crazy Pets, Crazy Plastics, Hungry Lion, Ackermans, Foschini, Continental Linen and more.
