Independent on Saturday

There’s a new town coming

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A lush setting underpinned by smart city necessities was unveiled this week as construction started on Westown in Shongweni.

Horse rides, homes, “high street” retail, a 100-bed hospital, plenty of parking and special considerations for pedestrians, commerce and logistics have been integrated into the design of the new town.

The Independent on Saturday visited the Westown development team this week to find out more.

Westown marketing executive Cara Reilly said the approach to Westown was to create a connected, mixed-use “smart

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