New shopping mall opens in booming Garden Route town
A new shopping centre has opened in Hartenbos, adding retail space and services to a fast-growing part of the Garden Route.
Garden Walk, a 20 000 sqm mall near the N2 in the Mossel Bay area, recently welcomed its first shoppers.
The centre is located in Hartenbos North, a developing residential and tourism hub.
The area has seen steady growth in recent years as retirees and remote workers relocate to this popular semigration destination.
The mall was developed by Moolman Group in partnership with Dorpstraat and Organic Coral Developments.
Garden Route retail for residents and visitors
Garden Walk opened with 51 stores, including anchor tenants Checkers FreshX, Food Lover’s Market, and Dis-Chem.
Other retailers include Clicks, Agrimark, Outdoor Warehouse, Pick n Pay Clothing, Miladys, Mr Price Home and PNA. Several restaurants and cafés also operate in the centre.
The mall offers 502 parking bays and is positioned next to the Hartenbos/Mossel Bay N2 offramp, making it accessible to residents and travellers along the Garden Route.
Hartenbos lies about 45 km from George and serves as a regional hub within the Mossel Bay municipal area.
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Workspace and services for remote workers
The mall also includes features suited for residents who work remotely.
At its centre is a communal workspace with free Wi-Fi, allowing visitors to work, study or meet during the day.
“Our focus has always been on developing centres that respond to the everyday needs of the communities they serve,” said Moolman Group CEO Pieter Lombaard.
The development also brought economic activity during construction. About 60% of the workforce came from the local community, with roughly R32 million spent locally.
Mossel Bay Executive Mayor Dirk Kotze said developments like the centre help support the region’s growth.
“Developments such as Garden Walk play an important role in strengthening the local economy while improving the quality of life for residents,” he said.
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