Abland Breaks Ground on Premium Century City Offices

• Abland launches Canal Plaza in Century City to meet growing demand for premium, flexible, and sustainable office space in Cape Town.
• P-grade offices in key nodes show strong tenant demand as businesses prioritise quality, accessibility and employee wellbeing.
• Canal Plaza offers green-rated, high-spec offices overlooking Intaka Island with occupation scheduled for May 2027.

New premium office development rises in Century City

‍Abland Property Developers has officially broken ground on Canal Plaza, a new premium-grade office development in Cape Town’s sought-after Century City precinct, responding to renewed demand for modern, flexible workspace in well-connected business nodes.

Developed in partnership with Gutsche Investment (GIMCO), the Moolman Group and Blue Dawn Capital, the project signals growing confidence in Cape Town’s commercial property market as businesses reassess workplace strategies in a hybrid working era.

Already drawing strong interest from blue-chip tenants, Canal Plaza aims to deliver workspace that balances corporate functionality with employee wellbeing, accessibility and sustainability.

A high-spec, green-rated workspace offering

‍The four-storey Canal Plaza development will offer 10,333m² of premium office space, with occupation scheduled for May 2027.

Located at 1 Heron Place, the building is among the final developments to overlook the Intaka Island Nature Reserve, combining tranquil natural surroundings with proximity to Canal Walk Shopping Centre and key transport routes.

According to Grant Silverman, Director at Abland Property Developers, companies increasingly seek office environments that support both productivity and talent retention.

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“Century City’s infrastructure, mixed-use convenience and green spaces continue to attract corporates,” says Silverman. “As more businesses return to office or adopt hybrid models, quality work environments have become essential, and Canal Plaza responds directly to this need.”

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The P-grade, 4-Star Green Rated development will include:

• Backup power and water systems
• High-speed fibre connectivity
• Zoned air-conditioning and modern building specifications
• Competitive rentals with tenant fit-out allowances
• Easy access to the N1 and nearby MyCiTi public transport routes

Vivienne Gutsche of GIMCO notes that constrained land availability and limited supply of premium office stock make the timing ideal.

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“With limited land and a shortage of prime office developments in Century City, Canal Plaza is well-positioned to meet strong tenant demand for sustainable, well-located offices,” she says.

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Confidence returns to premium office nodes

‍Market data shows continued healthy uptake of P-grade office space across Cape Town’s leading business nodes, particularly where developments offer accessibility, sustainability credentials and integrated lifestyle convenience.

‍Canal Plaza marks GIMCO’s fifth office investment in Century City, reinforcing long-term confidence in the node’s performance and attractiveness.

Abland, meanwhile, continues to build on a strong Cape Town portfolio that includes landmark developments such as The Rubik and 35 Lower Long, both widely regarded as among the city’s most desirable premium office addresses.

A vote of confidence in Cape Town’s commercial future

Canal Plaza’s launch reflects renewed momentum in Cape Town’s commercial property sector as businesses increasingly seek future-ready workspace aligned with evolving corporate and employee needs.

With limited new supply coming online in prime locations, developments offering sustainability, connectivity and lifestyle integration are expected to attract continued tenant interest.

In short, Canal Plaza is not merely another office building — it represents confidence in Cape Town’s role as South Africa’s leading commercial destination.

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