Centurion's landmark centre

A R13.4-billion convention and entertainment centre will be built in Centurion. The Tshwane International Convention Centre is designed in the shape of the African continent. The 8000m² landmark is being developed by Community Investment Holdings and Bantsho Investment Holdings in partnership with the Tshwane Council. The centre will seat 2 000 in an ultra-modern auditorium and 20 breakaway rooms. The adjacent precinct will feature two hotels with 500 luxury rooms. Penthouses, office blocks, cinemas, gyms, restaurants and retail facilities, linked to the proposed Centurion Gautrain station, are also planned. Construction is scheduled to begin in November and the project is due for completion by 2008. The project is expected to create about 38 000 jobs.