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# Durban ICC (Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex) expansion | Planned

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It's been many years since we first discussed the further expansion of the ICC (Does the ICC need to expand? https://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1291845), but now it seems concrete plans are emerging to expand the complex as part of the Centrum Site development. As such, it seems appropriate to start a dedicated thread to capture all relevant news related to this exciting development...

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Centrum site developments news (and overall proposed site development plan, including for the ICC) can be found here: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=149380397#post149380397


Source: http://www.globalafricanetwork.com/...um-government-precinct-mixed-use-development/

Catalytic projects and key sectors identified for investment in Durban
Durban is working on a number of large-scale projects that are triggering opportunities for investment in Africa’s busiest port city, across many key sectors.

March 28, 2018



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If you’re looking for a job‚ head to Durban
By Nico Gous - 12 June 2018

According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS)‚ KwaZulu-Natal is expected to increase its workforce by 11% in the third quarter of this year.

ManpowerGroup SA managing director Lyndy van den Barselaar said tourism projects worth more than R50-billion were planned for Durban‚ including renovations to the Point Waterfront‚ upgrades to the Warwick precinct‚ and the Centrum government precinct development which includes extensions to the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.

More here: https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/business/2018-06-12-if-youre-looking-for-a-job-head-to-durban/
 
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I have heard a few blurbs about ICC expansion, but just that, blurbs. There has been no specific coverage of this. Are there any tenders that have been created? It is definitely needed. Does it fall as part of the hotel tender which went out again this year?
 
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It's not clear yet. The image that I posted with the above article (which is currently not showing. Urgh!), shows more than just a hotel / one building in the ICC precinct.

I am supposing that we will hear more when details of the Centrum Site development is released.

Here's a smaller version of the Centrum site master plan, which shows a bunch of development on/around the ICC site...



Source: http://www.globalafricanetwork.com/...um-government-precinct-mixed-use-development/
 
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We have been hearing of the centrum development for 30 years. The library was supposed to be completed 3 years ago and they have not even appointed an architect. So sadly the full centrum area will likely stay as it is for another 10 years.

The ICC has released a tender for a new hotel. That's all that's been out to developers in the past year, an existing though would be welcome
 
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More hints...

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Durban ICC Became A Symbol For Democracy
Meredith Haywood June 12, 2018

It has won the coveted titleof “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Convention Centre” 16 times in 17 years of participating at the World Travel Awards since 2001 and the 10thyear in a row to be honoured with this accolade. It is also ranked in the Top 15 Convention Centres in the world by AIPC which recognises Excellence in Convention Center Management.

...The Durban ICC has been responsible for creating and sustaining over 93 000 jobs cumulatively. In the past financial year, a total of 11 024 people have been meaningfully employed as a result of the Durban ICC’s activities. In 2017, 7 991 people were employed directly and a further 3 033 people were employed indirectly as a result of events hosted at the centre.

Rakharebe, the current CEO, said: “With its present size and configuration, the Durban ICC is poised to further evolve into one of the world’s top 10 global meeting facilities. The next evolutionary growth cycle will usher in a series of revolutionary and innovative strategies.


“Having led the African continent in its first 21 years of hosting the world, the Durban ICC will now usher in the highest level of technologically advanced meeting facilities. Leadership in service and technology will continue to be the hallmark of our performance excellence.”

More here: http://www.5stardurban.co.za/icc-democracy/
 
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