MEDIA ADVISORY

For Immediate Release

Date: 2 June 2025

GAUTENG BREAKS GROUND ON R83.1 MILLION INNOVATION HUB EXPANSION VIA LANDMARK PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) — Gauteng’s innovation agency and a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) — invites members of the media to attend a high-impact sod-turning ceremony marking the commencement of a bold new infrastructure expansion: the Enterprise Building 3 (EB3) Public-Private Partnership Project.

This R83.1 million development is a significant milestone in the province’s drive to build innovation-ready infrastructure and attract private sector investment in the knowledge economy.

Why This Story Matters:

• A strategic step in the R2.5 billion master plan to expand TIH’s innovation precinct.
• Fully compliant with National Treasury PPP guidelines, ensuring transparency, value for money, and sustainable risk-sharing.
• Catalyses job creation, technology commercialisation, and industrial innovation.
• Reflects Gauteng’s commitment to innovative public infrastructure funding through partnerships with the private sector.

Partners Behind the Project:

• Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED)
• GGDA | The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
• Water Research Commission (Anchor Tenant)
• Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency (GIFA)
• Utho Capital (Transaction Advisors)
• Ledwaba Mazwai Attorneys (Legal Advisors)
• Notre Damme Developments (Pty) Ltd & Crowie Holdings (Private Partners)
• Enza Construction (Main Contractor)
• ABSA Bank (Senior Funder — R71 million)

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM (Media to arrive by 09:30 for setup)
• Venue: The Innovation Hub, Auditorium 1, Lynnwood, Pretoria
  (Site visit to EB3 construction area follows formal programme)

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• Sod-turning by dignitaries including: MEC Lebogang Maile, Water Research Commission CEO, TIHMC Chairperson, Crowie Holdings Chairperson, ABSA executives, and project stakeholders.
• Artist impressions of the new EB3 building for publication.
• One-on-one interviews with stakeholders: MEC Lebogang Maile (GDED), Saki Zamxaka (GGDA), Bangani Mpangalasane (TIHMC), ABSA, Crowie Holdings, Notre Damme Developments
• Strong visuals and storytelling angles around infrastructure, innovation, partnerships, and economic growth.

RSVP By 3 June 2025: Kmadlala7@gmail.com | lnematandani@theinnovationhub.com

Parking & refreshments will be provided.