Category
Integrated Investment Appraisal, Financial Modelling
Country
South Africa
Client
City of Ekurhuleni
Industry
Urban Development Housing Infrastructure
TL;DR
The Leeuwpoort Integrated Housing Development Project plans over 24,000 mixed residential units, infrastructure, and communal facilities in the City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was performed to assess its financial viability and support robust decision-making for government stakeholders.

The Leeuwpoort Integrated Housing Development Project envisions over 24,000 mixed residential units, spanning several phases. It also includes an ambitious expansion of the city's bulk and link infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity to the urban landscape in the City of Ekurhuleni. The project goes beyond residential solutions, planning for core communal non-residential facilities like schools, hospitals, and parks.

As part of the evaluation, a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was conducted in line with international good practices, assessing the project’s financial viability, economic efficiency, distributional impacts, and fiscal implications. The analysis incorporated detailed demand forecasts, realistic cost estimates, and risk-adjusted sensitivity scenarios to support robust decision-making for the City of Ekurhuleni and relevant government stakeholders such as the Department of Human Settlement.