Key takeaways:

  • New ultramodern industrial park near Cape Town Airport’s cargo terminal, developed by Atterbury and Old Mutual.
  • Only modern industrial facility within 5-minutes of airport, featuring 24/7 security and reliable utilities.
  • Offers custom-built facilities for tenants, targeting logistics and cold-storage companies.
  • Includes major road upgrades on Robert Sobukwe Road and Borchards Quarry Road.
  • Named after former King David Golf Club site and airport location.

Logistics companies using Cape Town International Airport will soon have a very convenient, ultramodern industrial park minutes from the cargo terminal. Development Manager Arno du Plessis shares the background about King Air Industria, the strategically placed new project Atterbury is developing in a joint venture with Old Mutual.

What is the demand for industrial space at a development such as King Air Industria so close to CT International Airport (CTIA)? What is available in the immediate area in this vein?
King Air’s proximity to the airport bodes well for logistics companies making use of CTIA. The fact that ACSA plans more upgrades at the airport will further increase demand for prime industrial space in the airport node. The majority of available industrial space around CTIA is in existing facilities which in most cases are old dilapidated buildings. King Air Industria will be the only modern industrial development within a five-minute radius from the airport with 24/7 security and sufficient electricity supply, and easy access to public transport.

How exactly will King Air Industria improve on the offerings already available in the surrounding area?
King Air will provide 24/7 access control to the park, access to public transport on its doorstep and access to centralised fire pumps and tanks, all of which will translate to savings and unrivaled security for tenants. The other advantage is that the only other real offerings around the airport tend to convert existing buildings for tenants, whereas at King Air Industria we can develop brand-new state-of-the-art purpose-built facilities to meet tenants’ exact requirements.

Are there certain trends in developments of this nature which one considers in a project like this?
Trends come and go, so our main goal is to create buildings with enough flexibility to be able to meet the changing demands of industrial users. These measures include providing sufficient springer height in the warehouses, good quality floors, wide enough concrete hard-stand areas, and so on.

Do you already have client interest? What sort of tenants are you hoping to attract?
We do have deals that are in the final stages of being signed, which due to confidentiality reasons cannot be discussed in more detail. Due to the location we anticipate the majority of enquiries will be from logistics and cold-storage companies that must be as close as possible to CTIA.

Atterbury often improves the city infrastructure around its developments… is there an element of this with King Air?
We are doing numerous external road upgrades in partnership with the City of Cape Town. The main road upgrades are on Robert Sobukwe Road and Borchards Quarry Road.

And finally, why the name King Air?
It’s an amalgamation of the old King David Golf Club that was on the land where the development is taking place, and the airport. The golf course was opened in 1952, and the last round of golf was played in January 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes King Air Industria unique compared to other industrial spaces near Cape Town International Airport?

King Air Industria is the only modern industrial development within a five-minute radius of the airport, offering 24/7 security, reliable electricity, and easy access to public transport. Unlike older facilities in the area, it provides ultramodern, custom-built spaces tailored to exact tenant requirements.

What specific features and infrastructure improvements are being implemented at the park?

The development includes 24/7 access control, centralized fire pumps, and wide concrete hard-stand areas designed for maximum flexibility. In partnership with the City of Cape Town, Atterbury is also performing major road upgrades on Robert Sobukwe Road and Borchards Quarry Road to improve traffic flow.

Which types of tenants is King Air Industria primarily targeting?

Due to its strategic location near the cargo terminal, the park primarily attracts logistics and cold-storage companies that need to be as close as possible to the airport. The facility is designed to meet the changing demands of these industrial users with high-quality floors and sufficient sprinkler height.

For more information about securing space at King Air Industria, contact Arno du Plessis on arno@atterbury.co.za or Mia Kitshoff, mia@atterbury.co.za , 072 607 5247.