Dainfern Valley

Ideally situated next to Dainfern Golf Estate is the Dainfern Estate development. It will be an upmarket security estate that offers a special living environment north of Fourways. The development provides a high level of security to facilitate the safety and security of the residents, an upmarket living environment, unique urban forest to facilitate active and passive recreation, access to the Jukskei River and proximity to the office, shopping and casino complexes of Fourways.

Interest around the site arose in 1999 when it became evident that the site had development potential not only in the light of current planning trends, proposals and initiatives, but also with respect to the site characteristics. Planning and conceptualisation commenced to refine ideas and to explore opportunities. The result thereof is detailed site development plans, two township establishment applications and estate development in progress.

The site is located within the area of jurisdiction of the Northern Metropolitan Local Council and is specifically situated within the area defined by the Council as Zone 5. It is the most northern part of their area and is characterised by rapid residential and commercial development indicating dynamism and vibrancy.

In terms of access and roads the site is positioned between the N1 highway in the south and the R28 in the north, almost bordering the proposed PWV5 and K56 routes. Hence, the site is situated directly north of the Fourways crossing just off and to the west of William Nicol Drive. More precisely it is situated between William Nicol Drive and Dainfern Golf Estate. Access to the site is obtained from Broadacres Drive which likewise provides access to Dainfern Golf Estate, Dainfern Ridge and Dainfern College.

The site straddles the Jukskei River which provides development opportunity from an environmental, aesthetic and visual point of view. There is very limited development to the north of the site and most of the land comprises farm portions, which are undeveloped.

The area to the east, i.e. east of William Nicol Drive falls within the area of jurisdiction of the Midrand Metropolitan Local Council, which is part of the Kyalami Metropolitan Council. The area is largely undeveloped except for the Helderfontein Estate, which consists of a hotel and conference facilities. The Midrand Council does not favour development in this area and so future development will be limited.