This is one of the biggest building initiatives in Swakopmund's history. The proposed Waterfront development, already four years in planning, will add shops, housing, restaurants and a marina to what Swakopmund already has to offer.Environmental studies have taken three years and many man-hours of time and investment to design the marina. Construction of the walls has now gone out to tender. Once construction has begun, the marina walls should be complete in about a year.
The quarry that is necessary for creating a breakwater at the new marina has been approved, and the latest plans for the waterfront have been annexed to the original agreement.
One of the Best Harbour designers in the world has been commissioned to design the harbour. When it is finished, it will open up business opportunities with facilities creating the demand for activities such as Mola Mola-type tours, sundowner cruises, fishing excursions and more.
The beach will grow north of the development as sand is pushed around the marina. There is a lot of interest in the new yacht club and the moorings, and employment opportunities will ultimately be created.
The scope of the project is extremely big for Namibia, as hopefully the rewards will also be. But it’s a long-term project that will take at least four years to complete.
