R20,6 MILLION UPGRADE FOR THE ZONE @ ROSEBANK

A R20,6 million refurbishment is under way at The Zone @ Rosebank,  the Johannesburg retail and entertainment centre owned by Old Mutual.

A key part of the work is a reconfigured entrance to the underground parking from Oxford Road, ahead of Gautrain construction, says Rommel Lukuko, head of development management and construction at Old Mutual Property Group.

"This will allow for two entry lanes instead of the current one," he says.
"The existing two exit lanes will be maintained but shifted to allow for the second entry lane."

"Construction for the Gautrain station and parking garage at the corner of Oxford Road and Baker Street across from The Zone is planned to start in October or November. Construction for the entry lane will take about four months, resulting in improved access into the parking garage when Oxford Road closure and diversions occur as a result of the Gautrain-related work."

Pedestrian entrances to the underground Gautrain station for Rosebank will be located at Tyrwhitt Mall and in front of The Zone building on Oxford Road.

The overall aim of the refurbishment is to increase visitor comfort and convenience, says Lukuko. The project also entails the addition of a lift and toilet facilities and the replacement of the exterior wall cladding. 

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ISSUED FOR Old Mutual Property Group
BY Michael Kerkhoff & Associates
INQUIRIES Rommel Lukuko 021-530-4500
Nadine Daries/Shirley Gueller 021-424-5280