The critical lesson for investors, municipalities, and developers is this: strategic infrastructure doesn't just track growth - it catalyses it.
A tarred road does not just connect places-it unlocks value.
Across South Africa and Africa, upgrading from gravel to tar can significantly increase surrounding property values -sometimes by double-digit percentages in just a few years, says the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).
It's not just about the road itself. It's about what the road enables.
The infrastructure developer noted this is because infrastructure changes how people live, move, and invest.
