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Umhlanga Suburb Launches 1st Phase
The first phase of the Umhlanga suburb of Izinga has just been launched and sites are now on sale.

"With sites ranging from approximately 700sq m to 1,500sq m, Izinga will feature homes within a broader price range," said THDev development director, David Jollands.

This open residential suburb, comprising an estimated 1,923 units and a convenient shopping and service node for residents, lies just North of Prestondale, West of Izinga Ridge and fronts onto part of the Hawaan forest. Sectional title development sites are designed to include residential densities of 20 to 40 dwelling units per hectare.

Currently under sugar cane, Izinga consists of a series of ridges and wetlands. "A generous portion of the development will be rehabilitated to a natural state with indigenous planting. Much of the so-called wetland areas become wet only every now and then, and provide attractive recreational space. These open spaces will be accessed via gently sloping walking, jogging and cycling paths.

"Izinga will be an open suburb with security through urban design as an integral part of the design and planning of the neighbourhood. Proposed security managed features include a camera surveillance system, mounted horse or quad bike patrols for the large open areas, as well as street patrols on car, bike or foot, " added Jollands.

The eThekwini Municipality and THDev are partnering to upgrade bulk services such as road improvements, sewerage and storm water management systems. A new substation was recently completed and a new reservoir is planned to service Izinga, as well as neighbouring communities.

Access to Izinga was a key consideration in planning, and thoroughfares will be via Mahogany Drive, Campbell Drive, Wager Avenue and Preston Drive. Improvements to the road infrastructure, including the Herrwood Drive/Autumn Drive and Herrwood Drive/Umhlanga Rocks Drive intersections, will help to relieve congestion. "They will also improve access to and from the rapidly growing Umhlanga College," Jollands said.

The architectural style for Izinga uses an earthy African colour palette, combined with Mediterranean/Balinese forms. Like all THDev developments, Izinga will have its own management associations to take care of issues such as security and maintenance of public spaces.

Written by: www.property24.com | Date Added: 23 Mar 2009