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Urgent Housing Need
The concept responds to the demand for affordable urban accommodation for working households and the wider Dunoon community.
Project Portfolio · Cape Town, South Africa
Dunoon Affordable Housing Concept
A proposed high-density development designed to deliver dignified, safe and affordable urban housing for working families and communities in Dunoon.
Project at a Glance
A compact urban housing concept with scalable impact
The concept proposes a ten-storey, modular residential building on a prominent corner site at Furlong Drive and Potsdam Road in Dunoon, Cape Town.
500Proposed residential units
10Proposed storeys
24 m²Indicative average unit size
±12,000 m²Estimated gross lettable area
±1,800Potential beneficiaries
Development Concept
Efficient design focused on affordability and dignity
The current concept is based on approximately 50 units per floor across ten storeys. Indicative units provide an open-plan living and sleeping area, kitchenette, private bathroom and built-in storage.
Ground-floor communal facilities are expected to include an entrance lobby, administration space, laundry, multi-purpose room and service areas. The concept also anticipates stairs and lifts for universal access and safety compliance, together with durable, low-maintenance materials and energy- and water-efficient systems.
Modular and standardised design principles are proposed to support construction speed and cost control. The final configuration remains subject to zoning confirmation, feasibility work, technical design and statutory approvals.
Investment Rationale
Addressing housing demand through efficient land use
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High-Density Land Use
A vertical development model is intended to maximise the social value generated by a constrained urban site.
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Accessible Location
The site is described as having strong road access and proximity to public transport, schools, amenities and employment hubs.
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Efficient Delivery
Modular design, durable materials and efficient systems are intended to support cost control and sustainable operations.
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Economic Impact
The summary anticipates approximately 250 construction jobs as well as longer-term operational employment.
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Partnership Potential
A public-private structure could combine development expertise and private capital with public-sector facilitation or support.
Developer Pre-sales CommitmentThe developer will commit to the pre-sale of housing units as part of the commercial strategy, helping to demonstrate market demand and support the project financing process.
Preliminary Development Budget
Indicative cost estimate
The project summary presents the following early-stage estimate. All amounts require validation through detailed design, quantity surveying, procurement and due diligence.
| Cost item | Estimate |
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| Building construction | R108.0m |
| Professional fees and approvals | R7.5m |
| Engineering and services | R6.5m |
| Site works and external works | R8.0m |
| Contingency | R7.0m |
| Project management and other costs | R5.0m |
| Preliminary estimated development cost | ±R142.0m |
Important: The figures above are concept-stage estimates and do not constitute a confirmed construction price, valuation, financing offer or investment return. The scope, timing and conditions of the proposed pre-sales programme remain to be defined.
Proposed Partnership Model
Bringing public objectives and private delivery together
The concept proposes exploring a public-private partnership with the City of Cape Town and/or the Western Cape Government. No government commitment is implied by the project summary.
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Municipal Role
Potential land or infrastructure support, expedited processes, access to applicable housing programmes and community allocation support.
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Provincial Role
Potential programme access, policy facilitation and consideration of available grants, subsidies or related support mechanisms.
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Private-Sector Role
Project development, funding, construction, operational management and arrangements for long-term maintenance.
Development Roadmap
From concept to an investable housing project
1. ConfirmVerify land position, zoning, planning context and development rights.
2. Design & ValidateComplete feasibility, architecture, engineering, costing and impact assessment.
3. Structure, Pre-sell & FundDefine the delivery vehicle, launch the pre-sales strategy and structure the required capital.
4. Build & OperateSecure approvals, procure construction and establish sustainable operations.
Investment and Development Opportunity
Help advance an affordable housing concept with measurable social impact
The project is seeking discussions with housing developers, impact investors, development-finance institutions, blended-finance partners and relevant public-sector stakeholders.
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