Vaal SEZ Smart City Development

planned

A large-scale infrastructure initiative to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aimed at revitalising Gauteng's southern corridor. The project combines industrial development with integrated urban planning, including residential, commercial, industrial, and logistics infrastructure. A key feature is the proposed Vaal Aerotropolis International Airport, a greenfield development designed to handle passenger and cargo traffic, anchoring the smart city ecosystem. The development also includes renewable energy infrastructure, agricultural and agro-processing zones, and aims to position the region as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing and green hydrogen production. The project is currently in the public consultation phase with timelines and funding still being finalised.