32355sqm State of the Art Warehouse Facility To Let

Cato Ridge is an A-grade distribution facility in the growing industrial corridor of Cato Ridge. It serves as the inland port logistics hub for KwaZulu-Natal, linking Pietermaritzburg and the Durban area. The site has easy access from two off-ramps on the N3 Highway. The facility includes modern systems, advanced security, and strong infrastructure. Its location provides quick access to key areas: Pietermaritzburg (30 km), Durban Port (50 km), and Pinetown (30 km).
This property is suitable for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. It offers separate, secure boundaries for operational efficiency. The facility is built with green design principles, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency in a secure environment.

Key Features:
• Warehouse space of 32 555 sqm @ R90 per sqm
• 13m height to eaves / 22.5m height at Apex to roof
• FM2 special flooring
• Multi-level floor grading
• Complete canopied, on grade roller doors and dock levellers
• Ample yard with vehicle staging area
• Office and reception block with contemporary, inviting look and feel.
• Admin block with a gas suppression server room
• Energy-efficient lighting
• 800kVa backup power supply
• High-impact concrete perimeter wall with electric fencing
• Five guard towers and a bulletproof guardhouse
• 24-hour armed security with CCTV surveillance
• LPR cameras at all entry and exit points, monitored on-site and off-site
• Ample parking for staff and visitors
• Vacant land available for future expansion
• Sprinkler system compliant with ASIB 11th edition Category 4

Detailed Information:

Desirable Docks:
Cross dock configuration to facilitate loading and unloading
Dock leveller – dock height of 1.48m above yard level
Covered dock access for ease of material handling inside and under cover outside
80 segmented warehouse doors are set back from the dock edge
Battery charging station with gantry crane to ease battery exchange

Spacious Parking & Yard Areas:
The receiving and dispatch areas, yard layout, and vehicle parking are designed to accommodate vehicles from 3.5 tonne box vans to curtain-sided superlinks

Spacious & Adapatable:
The warehouse has been designed to integrate all the operations of a distribution centre on a single site in a logical and efficient manner
Numerous racking formats are possible, based on both wide aisle and narrow aisle configurations
Single-storey warehouse with clear height of 13m to the underside of any haunch/lattice truss
Potential for subdivision: The 32m spacing between columns makes for easy subdivision of the warehouse and the creation of dedicated offices and ablutions Ground and first floor offices with staff change rooms and showers plus dedicated canteen area for staff
FM2 special flat flooring

World Class Security Features:
Solid high-impact concrete inner perimeter wall with electrical fencing and fence alarm interfaced with CCTV system
Strategically placed guard towers inside the inner perimeter wall
Vacuum area with two enclosed security gates and booms and spikes at the entrance to the site
24-hour armed on-site security and CCTV surveillance supported by off-site monitoring
Biometrics and facial recognition with on-site access control

Safe & Convenient :
1 000kVA council supply with an 800kVA standby diesel generator Solar PV installation with generator integration in progress
Sprinkler system complies with the requirements of category 4 of the ASIB 11th edition rules with capacity for rack sprinklers
Aspirating smoke-detection system installed in warehouse