Paarden Eiland, Cape Town

Paarden Eiland at a glance

Paarden Eiland Area Profile: 

Paarden Eiland combines historical significance, industrial prominence, and strategic location, making it an attractive choice for businesses seeking space, accessibility, and affordability. 

Location and Accessibility:
Paarden Eiland is situated just 11 minutes away from Cape Town's CBD. It's conveniently located near the foreshore and the suburb of Brooklyn, with close proximity to Milnerton. The area benefits from easy access to major highways, transport routes, and residential neighborhoods1.
Distance to Cape Town International Airport: Approximately 15 kilometers (18 minutes via Settlers Way and the N2 in average traffic).
Distance to Cape Town's Central Business District: Approximately 6 kilometers (11 minutes via the R27 and the N1 in average traffic)2.
 

Historical Background:

The name "Paarden Eiland" means "island of horses" in Afrikaans. It was named after the wild horses or zebras that once roamed the area during Jan van Riebeeck's time.
 

Originally a farming area, Paarden Eiland has transformed into an industrial powerhouse.
In 1935, it was officially designated as an industrial node, and in 1947, the Paarden Eiland Industrialists & Ratepayers Association was founded.
The area's industrialists later formed the Paarden Eiland City Improvement District (PECID) in 2006, contributing to cleanliness and security.
In 2016, the Cape Town city council approved an environmental and spatial planning policy for Paarden Eiland, encouraging economic development and efficient movement between east and west1.

Industrial and Commercial Activity:
Paarden Eiland boasts a beautiful harbor, which serves as a crucial site for industrial and commercial operations.
Major businesses have established their operations here, attracted by the wealth of space, affordability, and excellent infrastructure.
Notable residents include Hyundai, Tile Africa, Robertson & Caine, Tiletoria, vida e caffè, ACDC Dynamics, North Safety, Chubb, Tile Africa, and Motus Mazda.
The area also hosts CityROCK, an indoor climbing gym, and The Perfect Serve, a mobile bar service provider1.

Some prime industrial and commercial parks in Paarden Eiland include:
Northgate Park
Carlisle Industrial Park
Table Bay Industrial Park
Rosbur Park
360 Business Park
Island Business Park1

Infrastructure:
Paarden Eiland's warehouses, offices, and showrooms are well connected due to excellent infrastructure.
Internally, the area features a network of roads like Section Street, Milner, and Carlisle, which receive good municipal upkeep.

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