Westown, Shongweni 

Unlike anything else in KwaZulu-Natal, Westown is a mixed-use precinct of urban and green spaces located on prime real estate off the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. 

The first development activity within the Shongweni Urban Development, a 2 000-hectare eThekwini catalytic project, Westown is locally driven and guided by a team that understands the context and potential of the place.

Positioned as the new economic hub of Durban’s Outer West, Westown is a catalyst for the development of much-needed services and economic opportunities in the region. Westown focuses on the value of open space and ecological assets and is designed to integrate with existing outdoor and lifestyle activities that define the Shongweni sub-region - horse riding, trail running, mountain biking, walking, birding, and other outdoor pursuits.

A legacy project that will unlock the region’s investment potential, Westown is the new City of the West and over 100 hectares in extent.