GAMING FOR AFRICA Carnival City to Expand into ‘Casino’ Lifestyle Estate
Carnival City Casino, owned by Sun International, will develop a dynamic, mixed-use lifestyle estate on vacant land at Carnival City. In what may be a world-first, a move towards mixed-use lifestyle ‘casino estate’ along the lines of a ‘golf-estate; the casino resort will form a central attraction for the development. Carnival City is a minority shareholder in this
development that will offer safe, affordable and healthy living. When complete, the 50ha R2.5-billion Lifestyle Estate will comprise of secure residential districts connected by commercial and lifestyle components. The current casino and hotel complex is situated on a 30ha portion of land directly adjoining the new development. Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming says,
“Sun International purchased the land well over 20 years ago because the location was perfect for a casino, even though the parcel of land was larger than needed. Over the years we have weighed up a number of options for the unused part of the property, including selling it off.” Leeming said that after the R1-billion Carnival City
Casino and entertainment complex opened in November 2000 it instantly became the premier entertainment destination in the region, attracting greater development to the surrounding area. This includes a Road Lodge which was built by the City Lodge Group. Sun International added the four-star Carnival City hotel in 2007. Annemie Turk, Carnival City’s General Manager
says “Very little of what you see around you was here when we opened. Not even the nearby Mall existed back then, so Carnival City was very much a catalyst for development in this area. Over time there has been growing market demand for a fully integrated community lifestyle experience, and this is backed up by our own research which indicates that the area will
entertainment for families and younger children.
• 3 000 new homes developed in separate villages across the property. Each distinctive village will offer either trendy upmarket apartments or freestanding homes in the East Village, West Village, Greenwich Village, Upper Westside and Upper Eastside.
• Commercial and retail opportunities in the business and commercial districts.
• A private school at the estate’s western entrance, within safe walking distance of the residential districts. The school will offer primary and secondary level education.
• A lifestyle centre, 10 000m² neighbourhood Market and a village-style retail centre.
• Central Park with a range of high-quality open space and recreation amenities, linked to the estate by a network of green walking and cycling trails, including the newly launched Carnival City Parkrun.
benefit from a new mixed-use estate. This influenced our decision to enter into a partnership with LivRES Property Developers”. The Carnival East Village Property Company was
expressly formed to work in partnership with LivRES to manage the development and the estate, while the Carnival City Casino will focus on its core business which is running a casino and a hotel. LivRES specialises in creating stylish, sustainable
developments with modern amenities in vibrant destinations. They aim to offer homeowners and investors the ultimate residential lifestyle at impressively affordable price points. Districts will be completed one at a time, and when
complete it will contain: • The existing Carnival City Casino’s entertainment complex, with over 13 restaurants and multiple entertainment offerings, including live shows and
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• Easy access onto the N17 highway linking the estate to Johannesburg, and less than a 30-minute commute to OR Tambo international airport. Other modern amenities and attractions include
security with a 24-hour guard, WIFI ready facilities, co-working spaces, children’s play areas, a resort-style pool and clubhouse, a meditation garden and braai areas. All properties will also allow pets and there will be a doggy park for residents to walk their furry friends. The East Village will be the first to be developed
within the greater estate. The 30 affordable residential units will offer a selection of stylish and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom apartment units. Each three-story block will be positioned to offer privacy in a fully landscaped setting with green walkways and ample parking spaces. The developers anticipate that construction of the
first units will begin by April 2024, with the first apartments being ready for occupation by December 2024.
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