15 December 2021 – FPG Property Fund is pleased to announce that Bothasig Mall, the most established shopping centre in Bothasig, will undergo a significant refurbishment in 2022. The much-needed refurbishment project will include an upgrade of all common areas, the parking area and an enhanced layout of the centre, with a raised skylight roof to bring a light and airy feel to the centre.
In addition to the planned refurbishment, the centre has recently seen an upgrade of its anchor tenant Shoprite, which has been converted to a modern Checkers.
Access to the centre from Vryburger Avenue has also been improved by creating a convenient double entry and exit into the shopping centre parking area.
Property investment and development company FPG Property Fund (“FPG”) is managing the project – utilising their 30-year history of successfully improving properties in the retail convenience sector across South Africa and globally.
The refurbishments will serve the purpose of enriching the retail experience for both local shoppers and existing tenants at the shopping centre. Bothasig Mall, which provides free parking, is conveniently close to the N7 – offering easy access to and from work and home. The ease and convenience also extend to the balanced mix of tenants, including Wimpy, Checkers, Ackermans, PnP Clothing, Build-It and many more. This tenant mix offers a one-stop shopping solution and a blend of essential and nice-to-have shopping experiences – hitting the sweet spot between convenience and experience.
Leandro Melim, Business Development Manager of FPG, says, “Bothasig is a vibrant community filled with civic organisations such as schools, churches, sports clubs and more. We have seen an increase of younger families coming into the area and visiting the shopping centre, while residents that have been in the community for many years view it as part of the fabric of the area. We are very fortunate that the shoppers of Bothasig Mall have been visiting the centre for decades, and the centre is beloved in the community. Newer centre’s do not have the community capital of a historic shopping centre, such as this one, and it’s often after many years before they enjoy the levels of loyalty we enjoy from our customers.”
In line with the ideals of enriching community experiences, FPG plans to modernise the shopping centre to bring it in line with a new shopping centre aesthetic. These modern designs include brand new ablution facilities and green spaces. With the focus on giving Bothasig residents the retail experience they deserve, upgrades to the centre include a new look Checkers, which officially opened last week. Initial feedback to the new Checkers has been phenomenal.
In January 2022, FPG will be commencing the next construction phase with a new Nando’s drive-thru to enhance the restaurant offering at the centre further.
Further refurbishments will include:
Common area walkways: paving, lighting, ceilings, canopy & painting.
New shopfronts to uplift and modernise the current tenant signage.
New entrance portal and cladding.
Upgraded ablutions, which will be moved to the ground floor for easy access.
New lights in the parking area to create a safe experience for consumers.
Improved tenant mix by adding more retail area for additional line shops.
Improved security by installing fencing and cameras.
Enhanced landscaping.
Bothasig Mall has a sizable parking area and with 565 parking bays, the centre enjoys the most abundant parking facilities of all centres in the surrounds. This free parking enhances the convenience factor for shoppers. The reconfiguration of the primary access way assists shoppers to get into – and out of – the centre far more efficiently and safely. Internal configurations of the parking area will accommodate the new drive-thru and more plants.
The property occupies 40 000sqm of land, of which 12 000sqm is currently gross lettable area (GLA). The plan for FPG in 2022 and beyond is to add more shops in the additional space, which is currently underutilised areas of land around the centre.
“We believe that the newly refurbished centre will complement and enhance the vibrancy of the community. Bothasig Mall is being repositioned to offer a safe, convenient and aesthetically pleasing modern shopping environment that is a meeting place for locals. This will enhance the overall experience of the neighbouring communities of Bothasig, Edgemead and Richwood,” says Leandro Melim.
Bothasig Mall is conveniently located close to the N7, on the corner of Vryburger Avenue and Tafelberg Street in Bothasig. Checkers is open for trade seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.
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