Developing the plan required navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and securing buy-in across multiple interests in one of South Africa’s most densely populated areas, home to over three million residents.

Delivered in June 2015, the plan profoundly enhanced how Ekurhuleni and Gauteng Province approach future economic growth. It set out clear steps to capture opportunities, strengthening the municipality’s ambition to be the ‘Hub of Africa’. The consortium’s culture of collaboration and commitment to excellence was central to the project’s success.

The Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis master plan exemplifies how integrated planning, technical expertise, and collaborative culture can transform a metropolitan region into a globally competitive economic hub. The consortium’s work was recognised with a Private Sector award, reflecting the project’s excellence and impact.