Paarl Mall Gets R270M Mega Upgrad

Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major R270 million redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape, set to expand its gross lettable area to 44,474m².

“Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy to optimise its retail mix and elevate the shopper experience,” says Gavin Jones, Growthpoint Properties Head of Asset Management: Retail.

“It will ensure Paarl Mall remains well positioned to anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of its growing, diverse customer base, well into the future.”

The project targets the high-performing centre, which has consistently low vacancies and strong tenant demand.

“We’re concentrating capital and management focus on centres that lead in their catchment areas… Paarl Mall fits this profile excellently. It is well established and superbly located at the heart of a thriving community with a strong and growing customer base,” explains Jones.

The redevelopment will introduce a sought-after international fashion brand—a first for Paarl—alongside new stores including Cielo and Wordsworth.

Several existing retailers like Truworths and Foschini will expand. The mall will feature a revamped family food court, a new main entrance, a central fashion court, and interior refreshes.

Key customer upgrades include mall-wide free Wi-Fi and enhanced energy resilience from a recent hybrid electricity solution featuring solar power and battery storage.

Construction began in mid-January, with completion scheduled for November 2026. The mall will remain open throughout the process.

“Our focus is to create retail environments where customers stay longer, retailers trade better, communities are proud and investors gain more resilient, higher returns,” Jones adds. “Paarl Mall is an excellent example of how selective reinvestment in a strong, established asset can add value for all stakeholders.”