PLANS are afoot to upgrade the road network around the Oceans Umhlanga development site.

Oceans Umhlanga chairman, Vivian Reddy, said phase one of the upgrade would begin at the end of February.

Speaking to Northglen News, the Izinga Ridge resident said the road upgrade would begin with Lighthouse Road.

“The developers have confirmed that roadworks will commence at the end of February. All the roads around the mall will be upgraded which include Lighthouse Road, Lagoon Drive and Ridge Road to allow for more free traffic flow and easier access into uMhlanga village. I can confirm that Ridge Road will be extended to link up with Lagoon Drive.

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“The road upgrade will be done in two phases. The first phase will involve the upgrade of Lighthouse Road and Ridge Road which would mean easier access for the opening of the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel in April. The second phase of the road upgrade will be completed by July,” he explained.

The Oceans Umhlanga project, worth R4 billion will also see the construction of a new mall that is due to be opened by October this year.

Last week, City mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, along with members of the eThekwini Municipality Executive Committee (Exco) conducted an oversight visit of the catalytic project.

Speaking on the opening of the mall within the development, Reddy said it will have several international brands similar to the Diamond Walk at Sandton City.

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“The oversight visit by the mayor and Exco members was well received and their positivity about the project is encouraging. We are working closely to ensure things are opened timeously. The mall will be completed by October and our leasing is going well. We are currently 75% let with a lot of exciting international and national brands,” Reddy said.

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