Akasia

Akasia at a glance

Rosslyn is a popular industrial area located in Pretoria, South Africa, most notably well known for its involvement in the automotive industry. It’s under the mandate of the city of Tshwane within the Gauteng province. Although the area is widely regarded to be fairly modest when it comes to industry, it has become particularly popular for new industrial investment as its proximity to natural areas nearby has made it favourable amongst various forms of industry. Rosslyn is situated in Akasia and neighbours De Onderstepoort Private Nature Reserve.

Industrial Hotspots

Aforementioned the area is particularly popular in the automotive industry and a certain industrial hotspot is the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC). This pivotal institution is a part of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA). Which is a part of provinces financial development initiatives. “It was established as a government support centre to increase the local automotive industry’s global competitiveness and to promote Gauteng as the automotive industry investment destination of choice”.

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

The Rosslyn area largely caters to the industrial sector hence industrial parks and developments are prevalent throughout. One such business park is Rosslyn Industrial Park where one can purchase land to build a new office or merely rent an existing structure. A new development which was recently implemented is called Rama City which is planned to be built near to the same location which will see the government spend R10 billion on a housing development.

Infrastructure/Roadways

Due to Rosslyn’s key location, it enjoys all the world-class infrastructure that the greater Pretoria area utilizes. Some prominent schools in the area include The Rosslyn Primary School, the BMW Early learning centre, and the Akasia Kinderlandgoed. Other infrastructure in the area includes the Rosslyn Fire Station, Masakhane Regional Laundry Dept Of Health, Netcare Akasia Hospital and the Rosslyn Clinic. Some of the roads that circle this pivotal industrial node include Fairwood Road, Khupa Road and Fred Otto Street. The R566 runs directly through the area and another way one can reach Rosslyn is via the M20 highway.

Distance from Key Points (Airport/CBD)

Rosslyn is situated roughly 79km from the OR International Airport in neighbouring Johannesburg which has local and international flights daily. To travel to the central business district of Pretoria Rosslyn is situated roughly 25km away.

Malls/Shopping

Malls and shopping in Rosslyn include the Rosslyn Absa Forum, Rosslyn Corner Shopping centre and the Wonderpark Shopping Centre. The greater Pretoria area also has a world of artisan and flea markets to explore for those looking for something a little more local and fresh.

Transport

Rosslyn is well connected via the extensive Metrorail Train service as well as the prominent bus services that service the greater Pretoria area. One can also reach Rosslyn through the extensive minivan taxi service that runs not just all over Pretoria but through the whole Gauteng province and the entire expanse of South Africa.

 With Rosslyn’s ideal location and centralized location. There really are so many reasons to choose this great location for your next industrial operation. Not to mention its close proximity to both breathtaking nature and bustling city life meaning that one gets the best of both worlds. Another great aspect about Rosslyn is that it's in proximity to various formidable lodgings, therefore one gets the opportunity of living near to their place of work. There really are many justifiable reasons to move ones industrial business to this part of Pretoria. Get in touch with an API Property Broker today and make your industrial property dreams a reality.