R60m upgrade for one of the Eastern Cape’s largest shopping malls
· The South African
The owners of Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha are investing R60 million in a brand new extension.
The project will add 2 584 square metres of gross lettable area and introduce a mix of retail and leisure offerings. Construction is set to begin in January, with completion scheduled for November 2026.
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Boardwalk Mall to offer more for shoppers
A total of 1 805 square metres of new retail space will be created within the popular Sun Park node.
The expansion will also introduce new leisure attractions, including padel courts and a five-a-side soccer facility, Algoafm reports.
New brands confirmed for the shopping mall development include Mr Price, Mr Price Home, FARO, Cape Union Mart and Polo.
Two elements of the project will be delivered in phases. A relocated Magic Company is also scheduled to open in September 2026, ahead of the remaining new tenants.
The extension will follow the same design principles as the existing mall to ensure aesthetic and functional continuity, with a key focus on improving physical and visual links within the centre, particularly between the existing atrium and Checkers.
Ownership and development structure
The extended portion of the shopping mall will be co-owned by Changing Tides, which will hold a 60% stake, alongside Dondolo Property Trust and Emfuleni Resorts, each with 20%.
Flanagan & Gerard is acting as developer of the extension, while MDS has been appointed as architect, with Techni Construction serving as main contractor.
Paul Gerard, managing director of the Flanagan & Gerard Group, said the expansion was driven by demand that could no longer be accommodated within the existing footprint.
“Boardwalk Mall has consistently outperformed expectations since its relaunch in September 2022, and we have reached the point where this extension allows us to respond to that demand in a way that enhances the overall experience of the centre,” Gerard said.