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Durban targets 2 500 jobs through superyacht marina project

Reported by SAnews South African News

Plans for a superyacht marina in Durban are part of a R1.9 billion investment pipeline and are expected to generate more than 2,500 direct jobs by 2030. The project is proposed for a 24-hectare site within the Port of Durban.

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  • Affected location: Durban
A picture of ship cranes and boats at the Durban Harbour, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is taken near the Port Natal Maritime Museum, which can be seen at left.
Illustrative image: A picture of ship cranes and boats at the Durban Harbour, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is taken near the Port Natal Maritime Museum, which can be seen at left. — Storm003/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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The proposed development links a major investment pipeline with a stated local employment target and plans for maritime services.

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