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NAME: Quayside
LOCATION: the point
STATUS: U/C
FLOORS: 10
HEIGHT: ???
USE: Residential


Following the success of the first phase of “The Quays” on Timeball Square, Key Projects in association with Rick Wilson are excited to announce the launch our new development - Quayside. In this rapidly developing area, Quayside is our largest development to date, and is located in the heart of the Durban Point’s waterfront development. This 10 storey, prime real estate development has alrady proven to be extremely popular. Construction of Quayside is scheduled to commence in March 2005 with occupation set for early 2006.

Quayside will have deep-water canal frontage, small craft harbour views, sea views and harbour mouth views. The canals will be accessible to small crafts and in terms of the longer term planning proposals for Durban Point, will link to the ocean via a series of locks. The construction of the shallow water canal is already complete and work on the deep-water canal is due to start mid 2005. On completion the canals will link to form a labyrinth connecting the Residential and Commercial developments to the U-Shaka Marine world and the proposed Small Craft Harbour.

Once again the developer of this project will be a joint venture between well known businessman, Rick Wilson and Project facilitation company Key Projects.

The apartment block will have double volume ground floor apartments with mooring facilities right outside their front door. This luxurious development boasts one, two and three bedroom apartments which all have balconies with wonderful canal and sea views. Clients will have a choice of carefully selected fittings, carpeting, wood, or tiled floors. A selection of kitchen & bathroom fittings and granite tops. All apartments will be air-conditioned.

The “Quayside” apartments are selling off plan, therefore no transfer duties are applicable. A single level super basement will serve both buildings parking requirements and a comprehensive electronic access and surveillance systems are planned.

This is a unique opportunity to live in a world class environment. With a significant mix of apartments, retail shops, restaurants, amazing beaches and the brilliant uShaka Marine Park close at hand, investing in this prime retail location opportunity, will no doubt prove to offer an exciting lifestyle together with a fantastic return on your investment.

the canal in front of this building doesnt look like its been built yet?

no it hasnt, it is part of the new phase of canals that were happered by the lack of an EIA. That has all been sorted out and work on them has recommenced.

Official height is 45m

While we on height, the official height of QuayWEST is 42m.

will put other heights in their dev threads. will be surprised by the Sails!!

excellent news, where you getting the heights from?

the planning dept! so the durban tally should be raising even more on emporis now!!!

you speaking to buddy govender?
If so please give him my regards as Im sure he thought it strange that a guy from Australia kept asking him for heights a few years ago.
A very helpfull chap indead. If you have a contact there I wouldent mind some help on about 10 buildings I have on emporis that are 18-23F but I dont have heights and they are all about 80m plus.
Good luck mate

Could you get Pearls heighst from them as well as 355 musgrave (and a pic from you ) and dolphin whispers? that will take care of all the heights for the u/C buildings which now stands at 12 over 12F or 35m

Update: 10 November 2005

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Dev Update from Developer

QUAYSIDE UNITS

All, but two of the units in the apartments are sold and Nedbank has given us the green light to start on the basement. The site, on which this 75-apartment luxury building will stand, was handed over to us early September. Work has already begun excavating the site, which extends from its sister project, the Quays, into the Durban Point Beach Club’s parking area. Liviero has been selected as the main contractor and essentially the same team, which is rapidly completing the Quays, will be tasked to bring Quayside on line by early 2007.

THE DEEP WATER CANAL

We received a couple of calls from concerned Purchasers regarding a newspaper article, which reported on the halting of the deepwater canal construction. The legal wrangle that caused the interruption has since been resolved and the canal is proceeding according to plan.

SMALL CRAFTS HARBOUR

The latest official plan shows an elaborate Small Crafts Harbour (SCH), which will set the Waterfront apart from anything developed along our beautiful coastline. Many believe that the SCH will be an important feature of the Waterfront by creating a recreational boating ethos and offering a variety of linked water-sports such as snorkelling, kayaking and surfing. Adjacent to this will be an area for sheltered swimming. The start of the SCH is subject to Environmental Assessment. At present the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs (DAEA), having conducted a successful scoping exercise, is setting the parameters of the Environmental Impact Assessment Phase of the process. There are various groups who oppose the SCH ranging from the ski-boat Club to the surfers who see their activities curtailed by the new harbour and protected beaches.

QUAYWEST HOTEL

The final phase of the Quays trilogy has just been announced. Located alongside the Quays, the new Quaywest boutique hotel will soon emerge. The 11- storey Quaywest hotel has a new twist. Only 16 luxury, 2-bedroom hotel suites (each with a kitchenette) are available. Two penthouses are planned for the two top floors (1 per floor) which will feature private access direct from the lift). There will be only 2 on each floor. The hotel apartments will have undercover parking, quality interiors, canal frontage and revenue earning potential. The unique project offers the discerning investor the option to purchase a unit outright or become a part owner in the income-generating rental pool managed by a recognised hotel group. Being part of the rental pool will not be mandatory. And here is where Quayside owners could benefit. You will also be given the option of pooling your unit provided you opt for the hotel furniture package. You will be contacted in this regard in the near future.

NEW PROPOSED SHOPPING MALL

Colin Sher, Sales Manager of Durban Point Waterfront Developments Company, recently announced the proposed construction of a 55 000 square metre shopping centre to be built alongside uShaka Marine World. The shopping mall will have a canal running through it, allowing one to pass through it on a small boat. The shopping mall will be bigger than La Lucia Mall, about half the size of the Pavilion, and will offer entertainment and retail shops as well as a whole lot more.

this is my dev...so far they up to 4F...and the neighbouring quays have their lights on now!

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whos the old man?

some dude that works on the site. i dont know him. nice view

Here is the now completed development


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Funky roof. (Not sure if that's good or bad. But definitely funky!)

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Quayside: Another addition to Durban Waterfront Precinct

Situated on prime property within the Durban Waterfront Precinct, Quayside is an emerging mid-market residential apartment complex fitting comfortably among similar developments in the rapidly expanding commercial node.

With a price tag of approximately R70m (US $10m), Quayside, the 13-floor semi-high-rise apartment complex, of approximately 12000 sq m features one to three-bedroom units, duplexes as well as penthouses on the upper levels of the block. The ground floor units are double volume apartments with mooring facilities immediately accessible outside residents’ front door. All units of this elegant development will have balconies with immaculate canal and sea views. From a construction side, the project is constructed with piled foundations, post-tensioned floor slabs and exhibits a combination of a structural steel and concrete roof.

The external design features plastered brick walls. Internally, ceilings are plastered and extended, providing the sense of spacious urban living. All units give the options of a selection of fittings including tile, wood and carpeted flooring for the various rooms. The kitchens are fully fitted with appliances and sophisticated design elements like granite-finished tops, aluminum windows and sliding door trims.

Quayside’s other notable features are the deep-water frontage, small craft harbour views, sea views and harbour mouth views. The canals will be accessible to small crafts and will link to the ocean via a series of locks.


Challenges

The various challenges endured by the professionals while constructing this project stemmed from the strained industry, time and working within limited space confinements. Due to the on-going rampant development throughout South Africa, the demand for supplies and contracts in the industry at the moment has strained the skilled labour to capacity.

Therefore, it has become very difficult to source people during these times as the market is continuing to foresee constant development.Commencing in October 2005 with a projected completion date of December 2006, and anticipated occupation of early 2007, timing was an imperative factor in this flagship development.


"Time was also challenging as we had 15 months to build 70 units," comments Steve Plug, (Contracts) Manager of G. Liviero & Son Building, "To overcome this we are working a double shift and seven days a week."

Other feats were the weather; the site is situated along the coast, requiring the professionals to consider moisture and corrosive issues during the design and construction stages. The limited amount of maneuvering space allotted by the existing residential developments in the area was also an obstacle for construction.

The most challenging aspect remains the vertical transportation of materials to and from the upper levels. This is unique to the construction of high-rise type buildings.

G. Liviero & Son Building, being the main contractor is responsible for the construction of the contract as a whole, which also entails managing all the subcontractors, time and quality management. Plug comments on the relationship of the professionals during this project.

"Within all industries there are ups and downs, but overall everyone involved has been very accommodating and understanding," concludes Plug. "If a problem arises on either side, we all try to rectify it immediately; because of this we have a good working relationship and team effort."



Professional Team

Principal Agent Key Projects

Architects Elphick Proome Architects

Structural Engineer WSP

Wet Services Chew Bowen Manas





Mechanical Engineer WSP

Quantity Surveyor Schoombie Hartman

Electrical Engineer BFBA

Main Contractor G.Liviero & Son Building