When the first Settlers arrived in Algoa Bay they found an array of hills, streams, rivers and kloofs, making habitation of the area a problem. Donkin Street as it stands today was originally a "kloof" (steep valley) with a stream. The water it carried was channelled into the then Main Street. This kloof was eventually filled using convict labour … Continue reading Donkin Street houses renovation
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Rooftop veggie garden
The Ubuntu centre in Zwide was opened in 2010 and is an over R40 million investment into one of the poorest communities in South Africa. The centre belongs to the Ubuntu Education Fund which is one of the most successful and internationally renowned NGO’s in the Eastern Cape and provides health and educational services right in the … Continue reading Rooftop veggie garden
Development on the horizon
Although there is still over a year to go until the opening of the new hotel and conference centre at the Boardwalk complex on the Port Elizabeth beachfront, the construction is quickly starting to take shape and becoming visible from all around. Standing on Shark Rock Pier next to Hobie Beach one could only see … Continue reading Development on the horizon
Boardwalk development
One of the single biggest leisure developments ever in Port Elizabeth is busy taking place at the Boardwalk complex on the beachfront as we speak. The Boardwalk, as part of their new casino license agreement, is busy building a brand new 2400 seater international standard conference centre along with a 5 star hotel (a one billion rand … Continue reading Boardwalk development
Eastern Cape Motors
William Moffet Express Way between Walmer and Newton Park are one of the main arterial roads of the city and is fast becoming it's automobile retail hub. Williams Hunt (General Motors) and Maritime Motors (Mercedes) have had their show rooms here for a while now and both Eastern Cape Motors (Ford and Mazda) as well … Continue reading Eastern Cape Motors
Richmond Hill shipping beacon
Very few people know that there is a shipping beacon situated on top of Richmond Hill. The beacon assists with ships entering and exiting the Port Elizabeth Harbour and plays quite an important part in Algoa Bay's shipping lanes. A couple of years ago a developer started construction on an apartment block in the vicinity. … Continue reading Richmond Hill shipping beacon
Exciting Changes
The Boardwalk Complex is about to embark on a new and very exciting journey. They have just had their casino license renewed for another 15 years and part of the license agreement is the construction of a new international standard conference centre and 5 star hotel. The Chinese style building in the picture used to … Continue reading Exciting Changes
For Sale
With the development of the Moffat on Main shopping centre on 17th Avenue between Walmer and Charlo recently, a lot of the property owners along the road has been trying to cash in on possible investors wanting to also develop in the area. Some of the properties along 17th Avenue has already been sold and … Continue reading For Sale
Brookes on the Bay development
There are quite a lot of work happening along the Port Elizabeth beachfront. One of the main projects on the go is the redevelopment of the old Brookes Hill Pavilion into what will be known as Brookes on the Bay. Brookes Hill Pavilion was geared towards the younger crowd and contained pubs and a night club. … Continue reading Brookes on the Bay development
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