Westown Square
A vibrant retail and lifestyle destination bringing shopping, dining and community together.
THE WESTOWN VISION
The new city of opportunity shaping the future.
Westown is a vibrant new mixed-use city taking shape in the Outer West – bringing together exceptional places to live, work, shop, invest and connect within a thoughtfully managed urban and green environment.
Positioned for Growth
Located on the N3 between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, Westown occupies a strategic position on South Africa’s busiest trade and logistics corridor, linking the Port of Durban with the country’s economic heartland. Westown is approximately 30km from Durban Port and 56km from King Shaka International Airport.
59%
Population growth
The Outer West’s adult population has grown over nine years, signalling a rapidly expanding community.
41%
Of residents commuting
Many residents commute out of the area for work, highlighting the need for more jobs closer to home.
A Catalyst for the Outer West
Westown is the first phase of the 2,000-hectare Shongweni Urban Development, a proclaimed Catalytic Project supported by local, provincial and national government.
Developed by Fundamentum Property Group, Westown has already attracted approximately R5 billion in investment, with total investment projected to reach R25 billion over the next 10 years.
One Connected Ecosystem
The 100-hectare Westown Urban Core has approximately 520,000m² of approved development rights. Its interconnected precincts include:
Shongweni-Eco Park
A nature-focused destination celebrating outdoor living, recreation and the surrounding landscape.
Farrier Business Park
A strategically located warehousing and logistics park in Westown, offering direct access to the N3 and Durban Port.
The West Private Hospital
A 100-bed private hospital providing world-class healthcare for the growing Westown community.
Fuel Station
A one-stop convenience destination offering fuel, retail and everyday services for life on the go.
Parc Fermé
A premium automotive and lifestyle destination where world-class showrooms, retail and business come together in the heart of Westown.