Point Waterfront
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| name = Point Waterfront
| image_caption = The Point Waterfront in 2016.
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| subdivision_name = South Africa
| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = KwaZulu-Natal
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| subdivision_type3 = Municipality
| subdivision_name3 = eThekwini
| subdivision_type4 = Main Place
| subdivision_name4 = Durban
| established_title = Established
| leader_party = ANC
| leader_title = Councillor
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| utc_offset1 = +2
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| website = www.durban.gov.za
www.durbanpoint.co.za
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Point Waterfront is a harbour-side town located at the entrance to the Port of Durban.
During the last 50 years the town suffered decay and was left mostly abandoned. The uShaka Marine World is located here.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
History
The Point Waterfront was the home of Mahatma Gandhi during the 1900s.
Mahatma Gandhi Road (Formerly Point Road) was the site of the first public toilets in South Africa, 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
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| name = Point Waterfront Development Project
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| alternate_names = Point Precinct
| structural_system = Mixed use
| cost = US$460 Million+ (R6 Billion+)
| owner = eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, UEM Sunrise Group Malaysia
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| location_town = Point Waterfront, Durban
| location_country = {{flag|South Africa}}
| coordinates = {{coord|-29.8611|31.0360|display=inline,title}}
| map_type = South Africa KwaZulu-Natal
| start_date = Early 2000s
| completion_date = 2022{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/ios/news/its-all-systems-go-for-point-waterfront-2004289|title=It's all systems go for Point Waterfront - IOL|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2017}}
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| floors = 55 Storeys
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| main_contractor = eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Tongaat Hulett Developments
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| architecture_firm = Cox Architecture{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/skyscrapers-fears-for-durban-beachfront-1894502|title=Skyscrapers fears for Durban beachfront - IOL|publisher=|accessdate=1 July 2017}}
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After a long wait, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and UEM Sunrise Group Malaysia partnered to form the Point Development Company. 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 city is under the ruling of Shalo Ndundu the most infamous boy, wanted for 50 million rand. {{Cite web|url=http://bereamail.co.za/111981/point-development-project-gives-sports-clubs-notice-vacate/|title = Point development project gives sports clubs notice to vacate|date = 15 June 2017}}
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.{{cn|date=December 2019}}
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