PORT ELIZABETH Want to sell your car? ?
Top prices paid on your low w mileage, 2011 vehicle or new wer. Call Sam Schultz
083 651 0552/041-390 1257 7 samuel.sc@tavcor.co.za
Corner of William Moffett & Mimosa Street, Port Elizabeth www.tavcormastercars.co.za X1R5G6HM-020316-PX-mfmgro-tav
100 000 COPIES WEEKLY WEDNESDAY March 9, 2016 | 0 041 503 6111 | Email express@media24.com | www.peexpress.co.za |
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM LEADS THE WAY
Restored faith in Rink Street REPORTER
T
HE Mandela Bay Development Agency’s (MBDA) long-term plan for the upgrade of Rink Street has received a major boost, with the Eastern Cape’s largest architectural firm spearheading a move to the former commercial hub of Port Elizabeth. SVA International, formerly Stauch Vorster Architects, has shown its confidence in the MBDA’s vision by relocating its Eastern Cape headquarters from suburban Walmer to a 503m2 space along Rink Street, which is being turned
URBAN RENEWAL: The Eastern Cape’s largest architectural firm, SVA International, is spear heading the revitalisation of Rink Street. Directors Alasdair Strong (left), Bryan Winter meyer (standing), and Debbie Wintermeyer (right) and their team are already at work in their new space. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
into a modern work environment. SVA branch manager Debbie Wintermeyer said it was important for the firm to demonstrate its commitment to the urban revitalisation taking place in the former CBD and that her team had studied the data over the past three years before taking the leap. “We recognised that sitting safely in the suburbs wasn’t going to help change the city. The intention behind our move was to create a presence in a place that needed change,” said Wintermeyer, who was also part of the team that helped create the developmental framework for the city. She said SVA’s new presence along Rink Street, which they started renovating in October last year, was well positioned in the transition zone between upmarket Park Drive and the bustle of Rink Street. “Rink Street is the last of the strategic connection points that could quite quickly connect the individual success stories that MBDA has created over the last while.” Past projects in the area have included the Donkin Reserve and Athenaeum building upgrades, which acted as catalysts for adjacent private investments such as the Donkin Creative Quarter. The agency is currently busy with the redevelopment of the Old Tramways building, which forms part of the Baakens Valley project. MBDA spokesman Luvuyo Bangazi said the Rink Street upgrade would be one of the longterm projects linked to the proposed revitalisation of the St George’s Park precinct. Continued on page 2
PE Express Newspaper |
Due to popular demand Aussie: The Australian Circus Spectacular has been extended by an extra five days. Those who have yet to see the spectacular show, currently running at The Boardwalk’s Festival Lawns, have until March 13 to see it. Aussie: The Australian Circus Spectacular is a modern and exclusively human, feelgood circus spectacular that blends cirque style acrobatics, hilarious vaudevillian antics and extreme, high octane stunts. Book tickets at Computicket. Prices range from R200 for adults and from R150 for children under 14. PHOTO:DEON FERREIRA
Evening Specials
Tel: 041 363 0010 Fax: 041 363 0010 Atrium Centre Ring Road Greenacres (Next to Virgin Active Gym)
Available from 18:00 -22:00 * Monday - Saturday
Mon & Sat Tues & Thurs
CRAZY Lunchtime Specials
Beef Burger...buy ONE and get one FREE 95
R39
Hake, Chips & Salad
Cheddarmelt Steak & Chips
R39
Wed & Fri
All you can eat All you can eat Combo Night Ribs Steak, Rump or choice of Ribs Sirloin Steak Your & Calamari/Ribs &
Available from 12:00 -16:00 Monday - Saturday
9 95
EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
‘Australian Circus Spectacular’ extended
Open Monday to Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
1st Burger served standard with Chips and choice of Sauce (Mushroom / Cheese)
@PEExpress1
95
R49
Done in our famous basting sauce and First portion served grilled to perfection. with Chips First portion served and Vegetables with Chips and Vegetables
95
R119
95
R119
Chicken/Ribs and Prawns all served with Rice, Chips or Baked Potato & Veg
95
R89
SIT DOWN MEALS ONLY • REGRET NO TAKE-AWAYS • T’S & C’S APPLY
X1R6NWNR-090316-PX-bhawal-atrium1