A new shopping centre, The Irene Link opens in Pretoria

Retail 30 September 2022

A new shopping centre called the Irene Link opened up today, the 29th of September in Irene, Pretoria, just off the Botha Avenue offramp on Alexandra Road.

The Centurion-based mall is a joint development between Abland Property Developers, Giflo Group and Som Group.

The new community convenience centre is housed within the greater 75,000m2 Irene Link precinct that combines offices, retail and lifestyle amenities into one centralised location. The centre forms part of Abland, Giflo Group and Som Group’s R2bn precinct, which began construction in 2019.

Designed by Boogertman and Partners Architects, the shopping centre spans three levels, comprises 15,000m2 of bespoke retail which includes both independent and big-name brands, features free parking with 24-hour security and also has the country’s only underground shooting range.

“We are grateful for the Irene community in supporting this new convenience centre. Having custom-built the centre to meet the needs of this special community, it warms our hearts that the feedback has been so positive. As co-owners, we are also delighted that our fully-let centre boasts a wide variety of only the best retailers in the country, offering an upmarket experience in a modern setting,” said Grant Silverman of Abland in a statement.

Stores that will be found at the centre include; Woolworths Food, Woolworths Edit, Checkers, Checkers Liquor, Westpack, Pick n Pay Clothing, Baby City, Dischem, KFC, Kauai, Bootlegger Coffee Company, Mr Price Home, Miladys and Plumblink. Featured independent retailers include Mondanette Butchery, Forum Stationers and Execuspecs.