From Waterfront To Brightwater
Gray Property Trust invested R80-million (approx. $12.5 mil, €10.4 mil, £7 mil) in refurbishing the ailing complex. An active decision to make the Waterfront a more 'active retail experience' prompted the redevelopment to greatly reduce the size of the artificial lake to a large central pond, which still features the musical fountains - drawing large crowds for the shows at 7pm and 8pm daily, as well as a meandering artificial river on the southern side. The area previously occupied by water was made into a grass park, which was then carved up by numerous walkways, and the centre of which a formal flea market was constructed.
The nautical theme of the Waterfront was replaced in favour of a Bohemian-cum-English commons feel, the idea of which lent itself to the complex's new name; The Brightwater Commons.
Today, the centre is active and busy, with various events such as live bands and concerts ensuring a respectable number of visitors.
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