Civils have started, and it is all systems go at Blythedale Coastal Estate!
- Grant

- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min read
We are creating Africa's first 80% Off-grid Eco-Smart Estate. We will be 80% less dependent on public utilities! To find out more about our eco-smart initiatives, and all the features of the estate please see the following link: https://www.blythedale.co.za/eco-smart-city/
Lifestyle living is easy at the 1000 ha Blythedale Coastal Estate, which includes 320 ha of natural forest trails, more than 200 bird species, and 3kms of unspoiled beachfront. We also offer the latest and most advanced security systems available. Smart-living is made easy by enabling you to control every electric appliance in your home from your mobile phone. Oh, and we also have spectacular sunrises here! To receive regular posts on Blythedale Coastal Estate follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn .
Our first upcoming event is the Shift Africa Project launch. Shift Africa is an eLan Property Group pilot project and provides unique opportunities to shift thinking from job creation to real small business ownership. Join us online! Our KZN MEC for Social Development Mrs. N M Khoza will be live on Facebook, starting at 18h00, Wednesday 16 March 2022 on the following link: https://facebook.com/events/s/shift-africa-online-launch-event/
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