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Brand and Communications Head for Mowana Properties, Iggy Sathekge gave us the low-down on the new shopping mall opening in the Queensburgh area - Malvern Park.
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\nMowana Properties is responsible for managing the mall property. Residents of Queensburgh have been waiting with bated breath for the official date of the shopping mall\u2019s opening.
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\nWhen is Malvern Park opening to the public?
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\nSathekge explained that the opening will occur on two levels:
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\nToday, 26 April, will see members of the Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF) attending a ribbon-cutting process.
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\n\u201cThe government employee pension fund, who are the investors of a program like this, as well as the asset management entity under the PIC and various other stakeholders will be there,\u201d he said.
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\nSathekge explained that the official opening date to the public is planned for 31 May.
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\nSpeaking about some of the stores that residents can visit, Sathekge named Dischem, Woolies Food, Foschini, Mr Price, MTN, Telkom, Burger King, KFC and Ocean Basket.
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\n\u201cSo it's a nice combination of different stores that are going to be there. So we're quite excited to have this,\u201d he said.
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\nStore opening dates
\nHe noted that around two years ago, they conducted market research and spoke to residents of Malvern to find out what they would like to see in the new mall.
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\n\u201cWe listened to that, we went back and then we brought a really impressive combination of different stores that are going to be there on the day.\u201d
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\nWith regard to the staggered opening that many residents have had questions about, Sathekge explained that there are different tenants in the mall and some will be ready through the course of the month while others will only be ready toward the end of the month.
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\n\u201cWhat we're saying is that those that are ready to trade from the 1st of May, we are happy for them to proceed and they will be trading. But the centre will officially open [on 31 May] and when I say officially open, it\u2019s when we will be doing all the activities on the day, the fun fairs and the promotions,\u201d he said.=
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\nVisitors are welcome to walk the mall and get a feel of the centre as each store opens.
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\nSafety and Parking Concerns
\nSathekge also touched on the safety measures in place for visitors. He noted that there would be security at the venue and that various other technologies would be installed around the centre.
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\n\u201cSo all those things will be taken care of and companies have been employed that will be ready to go,\u201d he noted.
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\nIn terms of parking, Sathekge confirmed that parking will be free at Malvern Park. The aim is to create a pleasant and easy environment for people to access without having to worry about paying for parking.
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\nAside from the exciting opening set for 31 May, residents can also keep an eye out for a website. Currently, Malvern Park communications and updates are done through Facebook but Sathekge explained that a website will soon be up and running with more information and easier communication.
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\n\u201cI've never seen such an engaged community like we have seen at Malvern. People are quite excited,\u201d he said.