PROJECTS IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
In addition to projects undertaken within Ulwazi, Grahame Lindop brings experiences related to property development and marketing, such as:
Current projects:
- Ikwezi Crossing, Soweto (2009 - ): presently finalising a viability study for the development of a shopping centre.
- Walkerville Residential Estate (2010 - ): leading a development team to establish the viability of a residential estate in Midvaal Municipality, south of Johannesburg.
- Moruleng Central Business District, North West Province (2006 - ): leading a development team for the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Traditional Council, to create a central business district including an office administration complex, residential apartments, civic centre, hospital, a sports complex and an eco estate and housing for mine workers. In 2008 - 2009, coordinated the development of a 20 000 seat soccer stadium at Moruleng for use as a practice facility for the FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 2009 – 2010, managed the development of Phase 1 (1 800m²) of office accommodation for tribal administration, and finalised the planning for a second phase (3 600 m²).
Previous projects:
- HSBC Nairobi, Kenya (2010): sourced office accommodation for a new East African Regional Office.
- HSBC Johannesburg (2009-2010): negotiated head office lease for an entire building of 7 734 m² in Stock Exchange precinct, Johannesburg.
- Holiday Inn Soweto (2006 - 7): project managed the construction of Soweto’s first four star hotel.
- L’Avenir Vineyards, Stellenbosch (2007- ): coordinated the development of a commercial node at the entrance to this French-owned wine estate.
- Soweto Golf Club (2005 - 2006): coordinated the re-design, relocation and reconstruction of Soweto’s only golf club for the Johannesburg Development Agency.
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Kliptown (2004 - 2007): assisted with the re-location of traders to new premises and handled leasing of shops, tourist facilities and hotel in this R400 million Johannesburg Development Agency/Blue IQ project.
- The Crossing Shopping Centre, Mafikeng (2005 - 2007): coordinated the leasing of this R 90 million shopping centre.
- 39 West Street, Houghton (2006): negotiated the sale of this prime office building for a leading executive search company.
- Oxford Manor, Illovo (2006): negotiated the lease for 1 150 m2 of office space for a major law firm.
- Ten Melvill, Illovo (2004 - 2005): managed the development of an 18 unit upmarket apartment block in Melvill Road, Johannesburg
- Gold Reef City Casino and Entertainment Centre, Johannesburg (1999 - 2000): managed the development of this R 850 million hotel, casino and entertainment complex.
- Matekula Country Retreat, Mpumalanga (1997 - 2000): managed the development of this leading trout farm fishing destination in Mpumalanga and initiated marketing campaign.
- Thornybush Game Lodge, Mpumalanga (1997 - 1998): manage the redevelopment of this lodge near Kruger Park.
- Apex Property Fund and Main Street Property Fund (1992 - 1993): managed two rights issues which raised more than R 88 million and R 126 million respectively; and managed marketing/investor relations’ campaigns.
- Kyalami Business Park and Silverlakes Golf Estate, Pretoria (1991 – 1992): coordinated marketing campaigns.