Merino Mall

11 Voortrekker Road, Ermelo

On the 27th of October 2022, the Merino Mall, spanning an impressive 28,600 square meters, opened its doors to the public, proudly establishing itself as the sole shopping destination of significant size within a 100-kilometer radius. This expansive mall boasts an array of offerings, including 90 diverse stores, 1,743 convenient parking spaces, a striking fashion hub, banking services, a delectable array of restaurants, and an exciting children’s play area.

Built on the historic Ermelo showgrounds, the mall pays tribute to the site’s heritage, a place that has always been central to community life in the area.  The original barn structures are a key design feature of the building, while local artwork adorning the walls ensure that the community is woven into its fibre.

While the architecture and design features pay tribute to the site’s history, it incorporates answers to today’s big environmental and social challenges.  Merino Mall has its own solar photovoltaic [PV] plant that produces green energy and the mall can trade during loadshedding. The property even has a sewer treatment plant that will recycle grey water back into the building to achieve water savings.  The mall also has a fast fibre Wi-Fi network, which shoppers can access.

All this combines to make a meaningful contribution to the Community, and manage Environmental, Social, and Governance [ESG] factors.  Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis process to identify growth opportunities.