Benrose, one of Gauteng's most centrally located industrial nodes

Infrastructure is vitally important for any major city and Johannesburg is no different. Transportation is the lifeblood that factories and warehouses rely on for various reasons and that's why it's advised to set up a factory near a key transportation hub. Benrose is an up and coming industrial area, however, it's becoming highly desirable for the fact that it's so well-connected. Benrose is under 10km away from Park Station, which is one of the biggest rail and bus stations in the whole of Africa. Couple this with fantastic roadway links and close proximity to some of the most established commercial locations in the whole of the region including Sandton, this makes Benrose a clear winner in terms of creating the perfect environment for any industrial operation. Below are a few reasons why this has become so favourable:

Easy commute for employees and factory workers

A great reason for being near a key transportation hub is that there is always available buses, trains or minivan taxis. Therefore, those traveling to work have numerous options in terms of efficient transportation. This is incredibly important for the successful operation of a factory or warehouse. Park Station nearby boasts both the MetroRail Train Service and the Gautrain Train Service as well as various municipal buses. Also, there are always upgrades and new routes being implemented so the area is really set to go from strength to strength.

Numerous bus and train stations

In Benrose there are various bus and train stations that connect commuters to industrial locations easily and efficiently. This is another reason why Benrose is taking over in terms of industrial development.

Benrose is well connected to other industrial locations of Gauteng

Another reason why so many industrial businesses are starting to choose Benrose, is that it is well connected to pivotal locations nearby including City Deep. City Deep is massively important to the industrial growth of South Africa, largely due to the fact that its home to Africa's largest dry port. On top of this City Deep is also the location of the Joburg Market which is one of the largest markets for fresh produce in the Gauteng area. Benrose is literally working distance to City Deep, this means if you need to utilise the dry port for any of your transportation requirements it couldn't be more ideally located.

Leading industrial companies have a keen interest in the location

Another reason why Benrose is becoming favourable in terms of industry is that leading industrial property companies are starting to see the benefit of the area and its nearby facilities and transport links. One such company is API Property Group, the leading property brokerage currently has 14 properties in their roster for the Benrose area, either to let or for sale, that varies in size and price, therefore able to suit anyone's needs and budget requirements.

Major roads close by

Benrose is also situated to some of the province's most well-established roads including Francois Oberholzer Freeway, Anderson Street and Albertina Sisulu Road. Couple this with well-kept roads you have an easy solution for getting trucks onto the roads and delivering goods to various epicentres around the city and country.

It would seem that now is the perfect time to invest in Benrose. The industrial node certainly has a lot to offer in terms of infrastructure and transport. However, there are many nuances to picking the perfect factory or warehouse. This is where consulting become paramount in the pursuit of success. Get on the phone now and contact the best brokers around. API Property Group is here to make your move to Benrose as pleasurable as possible.