New Marine Walk brings convenience, connectivity and local favourites to the Sibaya precinct.
The Sibaya node has seen much activity over recent years, and the catalytic projects undertaken in the area continue despite setbacks faced in the KZN province over the past two years. One of the most exciting projects within the Sibaya region is the Marine Walk Shopping Centre which is now open to the public and will profoundly impact job creation and tourism in the Sibaya precinct. There’s no doubt that the opening of Marine Walk Shopping Centre will change the landscape of the Sibaya area for the better, offering residents of nearby areas a safe, convenient and family-centric retail space right on their doorstep.
Project lead on the Marine Walk Shopping Centre, Devmco Group’s Brad Winstanley, believes that convenience and connection are two of the most important factors for people looking to change and improve their lifestyles. “We have set our sights on improving the quality of life for people in the area through this shopping centre. We are proud to have created a curated collection of retailers in a safe shopping space with an open-air courtyard and restaurants that spill out into nature. It is a space that inspires relaxation, entertainment, and connection,” says Winstanley.
The much-anticipated shopping space was built based on the same philosophy of sustainability and environmental consciousness that Durban-based developers Devmco have weaved throughout the Salta development. The stylish retail space boasts large open areas and landscaped terraces for families to enjoy before, during and after shopping. According to Winstanley, the new mall will offer convenience to local shoppers from the surrounding areas and act as a platform for local businesses to thrive.
“We have purposefully looked to include tenants in the centre who comprise some of South Africa’s most popular and loved brands like Dis-Chem, Kauai, Mr Price, Woolworths, SPAR, Miladys and Mugg & Bean. We also have hand-picked a number of owner-run and managed establishments and stores that are considered local treasures,” explains Winstanley.
Umdloti, family-run business Casa Nostra has relocated their popular restaurant to the new shopping centre. They have established a reputation and following in the community for 27 years. Considered a true family institution owned and run by Emanuele and Vanessa Cantatore, their authentic, home-style Italian cuisine, with its focus on quality ingredients and authentic Italian flavours, will undoubtedly be a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. “We are looking forward to offering our customers, who are like family to us, the same tried and tested menu favourites, but with a new dining experience that has something for the whole family to enjoy,” says Vanessa Cantatore.
Tight Line Fisheries is another unique family-run operation, which is the first of its kind in the country. While the origins of the business are rooted in KZN, it has now grown into one of the largest seafood wholesalers in the country. What makes them stand apart is the fact that they own their own fishing trawler fleet and their own seafood production facilities. The next evolution was to offer a high-end retail, dining and fishmonger experience, which was recently opened at Marine Walk Shopping Centre.
In addition to local favourites such as Waxy O’Connors, Moustache Barber, Petland and Frozen For You, shoppers will enjoy the very first Woolworths W.Edit store in KZN. In a strategic move to expand their footprint to smaller malls and locations that wouldn’t necessarily be able to include the full Woolworths offering, the new W.Edit store is a boutique offering containing the very best of Woolworths fashion, beauty, and homeware items, curated especially for customers in the area.
Similarly, a new SUPERSPAR welcomes local residents to a flagship store employing and extensively training 67 previously unemployed staff members. “It has been a privilege to work with a blank canvas and build a SUPERSPAR from scratch at the Marine Walk Shopping Centre,” says Paul Jason, co-owner of SUPERSPAR Salta. “Our vision is to exceed customers’ expectations through unbelievable service and an extraordinary shopping experience, with notable additions like a dedicated gelato counter, freshly made sushi station, wood-fired pizza offering, and an in-house café to sit, work, chat and eat at – not to mention a menu built by Durban legends Paul Sheppard of Marco Paulo and Raymond Friedman of Ray’s Kitchen.”
Devmco Group Director Charles Thompson says, “We have created a shopping and lifestyle space where convenience is at the heart of this offering as we work towards redefining the customer retail experience. Retail is shifting, and customers are embracing the move to smaller, more intimate shopping zones. They no longer need to travel to the larger “city centre” malls to get their shopping done when they can do it right here and enjoy the same service excellence from their favourite local brands in the fresh open air on the coast, close to home.”
For more information about Marine Walk Shopping Centre and all of the activities on offer, follow their Instagram and Facebook pages or visit www.marinewalk.co.za.
Provided by: Rainmaker Marketing