Durban Tourism launches new promenade with free DJ Black Coffee concert
The R380-million extension of Durban’s famous beachfront promenade by almost a kilometre is anticipated to spark further investment in the area.
Part of the new Durban Point promenade. Future plans include a ‘Durban Eye’ Ferris wheel, a mall adjacent to uShaka Marine World, and further mixed-use development. Image: Supplied
Durban Tourism has announced the launch of its extended promenade with a free festival, #DurbanMusicByTheSea, to be headlined by DJ Black Coffee. He will be joined by other artists to entertain residents and visitors on Sunday.
An international artist will be revealed closer to the day.
“It will be a fun-filled day for the whole family, with free music, food stall and loads of entertainment for everyone young and old, starting 12 midday till 10pm #durbansummerlove #durbanhasmore #DurbanMusicByTheSea2019,” said Durban Tourism.
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The R380-million extension of Durban’s famous beachfront promenade by almost a kilometre – from uShaka Marine World at the Point Waterfront to the entrance of SA’s busiest port – is anticipated to spark further investment in the area, said Phillip Sithole, eThekwini Municipality’s deputy city manager for economic development and planning.
“This is a major investment by the municipality into Durban’s most important tourism asset. It is a catalytic project aimed at taking the beachfront to another level and unlocking investment both into the broader beachfront and especially in the Point Waterfront.
“This makes it the longest uninterrupted beachfront promenade in Africa. Through this city investment and further private sector investment to come, we believe the promenade will become recognised internationally, together with the likes of Copacabana in Rio and Bondi Beach in Australia,” he said.
Read more: WATCH: Durban beachfront gets R380m extension
(Additional reporting, Moneyweb)
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