Spartan Area Information

Spartan at a glance

Spartan

Spartan is a formidable industrial area situated within the popular Johannesburg suburb of Kempton Park. Which has been a part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Kempton Park was originally recognized in 1903 when a wealthy farmer by the name of Karl Wolff decided that he would sub-divide a percentage of his Zuurfontein farm into residential areas, this area would be named Kempton and later Kempton Park and by 1952 the then Jan Smuts airport would be built on land nearby, which today is known as the OR Tambo International airport, which is within close proximity to both Kempton Park and Spartan.

Industrial Hotspots

Spartan is home to various nodes of industry and this is also largely due to its proximity to the OR Tambo International airport. Some of the main types of industry which operate out of Kempton Park include industrial valve and engineering supplies, fencing companies, auto industrial parts.

Location

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

Due to Spartan’s close proximity to leading facilities and infrastructure such as the OR Tambo International Airport and the Gautrain the city of Johannesburg has also earmarked Spartan and Kempton Park for major developments and upgrades. “In addition to the university, the city will also have a CBD with a civic centre, business and higher-order community facilities, seven primary schools, three secondary schools,  15 local community facility sites, two transport stations/multi-modal hubs,  53 local parks/community gardens, hotel, an industrial and manufacturing zone, regional hospital and theme park”. - kemptonexpress.co.za. This is seen to have huge spin-offs for the industrial property market as well.

Infrastructure/Roadways

Spartan is seen to have world-class infrastructure due to its close proximity to the OR Tambo International Airport. Some of the schools in the area include Norkem Park Primary, Taal-Net Group of Schools and Aston Manor Primary Schools. Arwyp Medical Centre is seen to be a good place for private medical care in Kempton Park. The road which is said to link Spartan to Kempton Park and the rest of the greater expanse is the R21.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

The Spartan Industrial area in Kempton Park is between 5km and 8km depending on the route chosen and is believed to take roughly 12 minutes travelling time to get there. It’s slightly longer travelling time to the central business district. It’s between 28km and 33km to get to this part of Johannesburg and travel time is largely dependent on traffic is believed to take just over 30 minutes travel time.

Malls/Shopping

Due to Spartan’s close proximity to the Kempton Park area, there really is a world of shopping nearby from the Birch Acres Mall and the Bonaero Park Shopping Centre. Other notable shopping facilities in or near Spartan include Beyers Chocolate Shop, Family Value Factory Store and Baby Boom. It’s also within close proximity to The Emperor's Palace Casino.

Transport

Due to Spartan’s proximity to the OR Tambo International Airport, the Gautrain is easily accessible via both the airport and the Rhodesfield Gautrain Station which also offer bus services. There is also a Metrorail train station in Kempton Park and the area is also connected via minivan taxis which run all over the greater Gauteng area.

Spartan is one of the most pivotally located industrial areas within the entire Gauteng region this alone sets it apart. A stone's throw away from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, Spartan's locality to key transport options, infrastructure and public amenities make this area a great choice for those looking to invest in the greater Gauteng expanse. Why not make your next industrial home Spartan, contact an API Property Group broker and start your journey through the industrial areas of Spartan.  

Pomona at a Glance

Pomona is a small industrial suburb on the outskirts of Kempton Park. Kempton Park is a town located on the East Rand in Gauteng, and is in close proximity to Johannesburg. On top of being a prime industrial zone, Pomona is also home to many office blocks and parks.
Pomona is still a developing suburb, with kilometres of open space that gives the area plenty of opportunities for new developments.

Industrial Hotspots

Pomona is considered an industrial hotspot due to its multitude of warehouses, logistic spaces and distribution and manufacturing facilities. Kempton Park itself is also considered an industrial hub, with its suburb of Spartan being one of the most prominent industrial nodes in Gauteng.
Some of the industrial leaders that have premises in Pomona include Freitan, Sasfin Logistics, Eqstra Terex and DHL.

Industrial Developments and Parks

There are a wide variety of industrial parks in Pomona, and new developments are constantly taking place in the bustling locality.
One of the most affluent and fast developing industrial parks in Pomona is Pomona Junction. The park is situated on Boncreation Street and is made up of various A-grade facilities, consisting of industrial offices and warehouses with mezzanines and balconies.
Transit Industrial Park is a newly completed development that shows much promise. It has kitchenette and ablution facilities and also boasts 24-hour access control.

Infrastructure/ Roadways

Pomona allows for exceptionally easy entry onto the major highways of the N12, N17, R21 and R24. This makes commuting to Pomona highly convenient, even for workers residing in outlying suburbs.
Pomona offers basic facilities such as petrol stations, ATMs and two public parks, but Pomona’s infrastructure is still fairly underdeveloped and you won’t find any schools, post offices or hospitals within the vicinity. Bonaero Park, a neighbouring suburb, offers amenities such as Bonaero Park Primary School, Bonaero Park Shopping Centre as well as an SAPS, which are all easily accessible from Pomona.

Distance from Key Points

One of the key factors that make Pomona a favoured industrial zone is its close proximity to OR Tambo International Airport (Africa’s busiest airport). The airport is only around 10 kilometres away from Pomona and expected travel time is around 15 minutes depending on traffic and route.
Johannesburg’s CBD is slightly further away, at around 30 kilometres from Pomona. But Pomona has many key industrial areas in close proximity that makes up for the lengthy distance to the JHB CBD. Kempton Park’s CBD is only around 15 minutes away from Pomona, making this suburb highly convenient for industrial business.

Malls/ Shopping

Although there are a few wholesale retail outlets within its borders, Pomona still has relatively limited shopping facilities. The adjacent area of Brentwood fills most shopping needs with its surplus of retail outlets. Brentwood has a handful of grocery stores, speciality stores and restaurants that can be easily accessed from Pomona. Popular brands that can be found in Brentwood include Pick ‘n Pay, PostNet and Spur.

Transport

Pomona does not have any train stations within its vicinity, with the closest train station being the OR Tambo location.  Pomona has also been left out of Kempton Park’s official bus stops, but the Bonaero Park bus stop is only a few roads away from Pomona’s Southern tip. Mini-bus taxis are active within the Pomona area and are an affordable option for getting around within the area.

While still a developing area, Pomona has many great opportunities in the industrial sector, with more than enough vacant land for the area to grow exponentially. API Property Group currently has over 30 listings in the suburb of Pomona. If you are interested in moving your business premises to the prosperous area of Pomona, contact an API Property Group broker today.