While the current construction phase continues to create immediate employment opportunities, the long-term economic impact of the Leratong Smart City is expected to extend far beyond the construction site.
Phase 1 of the R5 billion Leratong Smart City Development is nearing completion, with the Leratong City Shopping Centre on track to open in October this year.
This means that the vision of centralised living is steadily taking shape, says the Mogale City Municipality.
Strategically located around Leratong Hospital, in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, the broader development is expected to deliver approximately 15 000 mixed-income housing units, supported by retail, transport, education, healthcare and government service facilities.
Once complete, the integrated precinct will allow residents to live, work and access essential services within a single connected hub, significantly reducing travel times and improving quality of life, the municipality says.
