Durban Tourism CEO and acting eThekwini Deputy City Manager, Philip Sithole, revealed recently that construction on the new beachfront development would commence in January next year.

He was speaking at a media briefing at uMhlanga's Beverly Hills Hotel on catalytic tourism initiatives underway in Durban, aimed at taking the city's tourist appeal to a new level.

"The Point Waterfront Promenade Extension will be a key asset to our tourism sector. It is one of 25 catalytic projects being implemented and is a powerful demonstration of the commitment eThekwini has to transform the global and investor landscape of our city," says Sithole.

"Our city is evolving and transforming at a very rapid pace. The catalytic projects planned for Durban will have a huge economic and social impact. The promenade extension is a hugely exciting project that will set the scene for massive investment into the re-energised Durban Point Waterfront development.

"Construction on the promenade will take place from January 2018 through to September 2019. This new section will be 750-m long and 30-m wide. It will be followed by Phase 1 of the new Point Waterfront development plan, unlocking major investment, including a residential tower, retail mall and a hotel," he added.

Public amenities as part of the new promenade include change rooms, as well as ablution and staff facilities. A lifeguard facility is planned for the centre of the Point Waterfront Promenade, while new restaurant facilities will also be made available as part of the leisure mix. – Source: traveller24.com