ABOUT KYALAMI PARK
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The Kyalami Park is a prestigious Commercial
Park, with approximately 250 companies.
The Kyalami Business Park is very popular for its location. Its
proximity to Pretoria and Johannesburg attracts many businesses.
The general majestic view from many properties over the Johannesburg,
Sandton and Randburg Metropole is a bonus, as well as the envied
view over the AA - Racetrack.
The security system is contentiously upgraded to stay a step ahead.
State of the art cameras with security guards monitor the vehicles
entering and exiting. Late night exits are further controlled
with an electronic spike-boom operation. Approximately 25000 vehicles
enter the Park daily without delays.
Lush landscaped gardens, parks, dams and excellent roads make
the Kyalami Park an attractive business location. Many of the
roads are named after the most famous racetracks in the world.
A drive on the 'Monte Carlo' Crescent is as enjoyable as on the
'Indianapolis' Road.
The Kyalami Downs Shopping Centre is neighbouring the Park and
it is very convenient for daily shopping. The restaurants are
recommendable for business lunches or after hour meetings.
Opposite the Kyalami Park is the residential Kyalami Estate.
KYALAMI PARK FACTS
The Park is one of South Africa's largest Business Parks at a
staggering 72 hectares (720,000 sq.m).
The Kyalami Business Park is unique for the following reasons:
- Being the first Business Park built in a secure enclosed area
with access control
- The first Business Park run by a Park Owner's Association
with elected trustees to manage the Park.
- The first Business Park to have a written Memorandum and
Articles which members are bound to.
- The first Business Park with laid down architectural and
landscaping guidelines.
- The structures initiated by the developers of Kyalami Business
Park set a precedent in South Africa and now other Business
Parks have followed suit using Kyalami Business Park's unique
methods.
The Kyalami Business Park has grown from strength to strength.
Our Park has become very popular and is well known for its lovely
landscaping.
KYALAMI PARK
HISTORY
THE KYALAMI BOULEVARD IN THE PARK WAS PART OF THE GRAND PRIX
CIRCUIT
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| The picturesque Kyalami Boulevard was once part of the
original Formula 1 racetrack |
The Kyalami Business Park was initiated by an
Anglo American Company called AMAPROP TOWNSHIPS in the mid-80's.
AMAPROP's original intention was to develop a Residential Estate
surrounded by a racetrack, where events would be held once or
twice a year. However, the then-Minister of Sport, FW de Klerk,
contacted AMAPROP and expressed the need for a formal racetrack,
where South Africa could host events more than a couple of times
a year. After consultation, the racetrack was moved to the Southern
boundary of Kyalami Business Park, where it still stands today
under the AA's ownership.
The idea of a Residential Estate quickly changed, and, in late-1987,
the developer began installing services to the vacant land. In
1989, vacant stands were put on the market for what was about
to be South Africa's largest Business Park.
It's certain that few people in the Park know that every day,
when they come through those security booms, they are in fact
driving on what was once a Formula 1 racetrack. The land on which
Kyalami Business Park was built was known internationally as Kyalami
Grand Prix Circuit, where, years ago, major Formula 1 races took
place.
Many famous drivers spun their wheels on what is now Kyalami Boulevard,
including the only South African born World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Other famous drivers were Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda
and Nigel Mansell, who was the last driver to win on the old Track
in 1985.
The new AA-Racetrack has seen the likes of Ayrton Senna and Michael
Schumacher, as well as Alain Prost who, in 1993, won the last
F1 race held in Kyalami. But the new track proved rather unpopular
with the drivers, because overtaking was virtually impossible.
Nowadays the roads in Kyalami Park feature a 40 km/h speed limit,
which is enforced by speed bumps ensuring everybody a safe ride.
