Johannesburg’s inner city appears to be making steady progress in luring upmarket residential buyers into the fold.
Construction of the R2,5bn Gauteng government precinct and its controversial central square has been delayed pending the outcome of an appeal by the province against a decision to allow the demolition of only five of the 10 disputed buildings in Johannesburg's inner city.
Construction of the R2,5bn Gauteng government precinct and its controversial central square has been delayed pending the outcome of an appeal by the province against a decision to allow the demolition of only five of the 10 disputed buildings in Johannesburg's inner city.
In late May this year, the mayors of Gauteng’s 15 municipalities gave their support to a proposal that has been championed by Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa since 2004 — to build the province into a globally competitive city region.
The Gautrain route has been finalised and could now be cleared for construction to begin, Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa said today.
Premier Mbhazima Shilowa yesterday defended the R2,5 billion price tag of the Gauteng government precinct in inner Johannesburg, arguing that it was cheaper than paying rent.
Five buildings protected by heritage legislation in Johannesburg's inner city have been earmarked for demolition in the planned development known as the Gauteng provincial government precinct
Gauteng government plans to establish a government precinct in the central business district of Johannesburg, details of which are expected to be released next month.

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