Point Waterfront is a harbour-side town located at the entrance to the

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. During the last 50 years the town suffered decay and was left mostly abandoned. The

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is located here.

History

The Point Waterfront was the home of

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during the 1900s. Mahatma Gandhi Road (Formerly Point Road) was the site of the first public toilets in

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, which still function today.

Events

The South African Navy Open Day 2017 was hosted here as part of the South African Armed Forces Day Celebrations 2017

Development

After a long wait,

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and UEM Sunrise Group Malaysia partnered to form the

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. The plans include the development of a 55-storey tower. A number of residents objected to this, stating that the development would "obstruct their sea-view". However, due to the minimal number of objections, the project will go ahead. In June 2017, the developers gave three watersport clubs a notice to vacate within two months so that construction could go ahead. The new Durban Cruise Terminal will also be located here. Many private investment developments have been constructed. One significant development which has become a popular high-rise landmark here is The Spinnaker (Building). The Turning Point Apartments will be constructed here.

References

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