New R578m Indlovu Logistics Park for Montague Gardens, Replacing the PPC Tower

A major shake-up is coming to Montague Gardens, one of Cape Town’s busiest industrial nodes, with the new Indlovu Logistics Park set to replace the old PPC cement facility in a R578 million redevelopment.

The development will see the demolition of the landmark PPC cement tower, a structure that has dominated the skyline for decades and is visible from the N1. In its place, a modern logistics hub offering around 38,600 square metres of lettable space will rise.

Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with the first tenants expected to move in before the third quarter of 2027.

For operators and fleet owners running into the Western Cape, this is not just another property project. It reflects sustained demand for quality warehousing and distribution space in established nodes where access to major routes makes or breaks delivery schedules.

Montague Gardens remains one of Cape Town’s most sought-after industrial areas. Its proximity to the N7, M5, N1 and N2 allows transporters to service the greater Cape Town metro, port terminals and Cape Town International Airport with relative ease. For long-haul operators coming down from Gauteng or further north, positioning in this node can shave hours off turnaround times.

Indlovu Logistics Park will comprise nine maxi-units ranging from roughly 3,900m² to 4,600m². Units can be combined, with the option to create a single space of up to 38,000m² if required. The design includes nine-metre eaves height, minimum 32-metre yard depths for truck manoeuvring, high-lift sectional dock doors and heavy-duty dock levellers. Five-metre canopies over dock areas will allow for loading and offloading in all weather conditions.

Each unit will be supplied with 250A three-phase power and fibre connectivity. The warehouses will be fully sprinkler protected to ASIB 12th Edition standards.

The site is being developed by Growthpoint Properties, which is increasing its exposure to logistics property in the Western Cape.

For the trucking industry, the bigger picture is clear. Industrial land in prime nodes is becoming scarce, and demand for modern, truck-friendly facilities is not slowing down. More capacity in Montague Gardens could mean fresh opportunities, but also tighter competition for space in one of the Cape’s busiest freight corridors.