Vanderbijlpark at a glance
A town rich in history, vibrant culture and loads of amenities is Vanderbijlpark. Named after Hendrik van der Bijl, an electrical engineer and industrialist, Vanderbijlpark was founded in 1942 when the South African Iron and Steel Industrial Corporation had reached capacity. Alongside Vereeniging and Sasolburg, these 3 towns form the Vaal Triangle, one of South Africa's major industrial regions. Vanderbijlpark sits on the banks of the scenic Vaal River, with 57 kms of navigable waterways and is a popular haven for water sport enthusiasts.
Location
Just an hour drive from the city of Johannesburg, Vanderbijlpark is 75 kms from OR Tambo International airport and Johannesburg Central Business District.
Climate
Summers in Vanderbijl Park are long and warm with clear blue skies, winters are short, cold and dry with temperatures varying from 1 degree to 28 degrees.
Schools
With over 60 schools and educational institutes in the Vaal Triangle 16 Primary Schools and 8 High Schools are in Vanderbijl Park
Vaal Triangle Primary School
Curro Primary and High School
Oliver Lodge Primary School
Park Ridge Primary School
Emmanuel Private School
Suncrest High School
Hoerskool Driehoek
Hoerskool Suiderlig
Hoerskool Vanderbijlpark.
The Vaal Triangle Campus of NW University is in Vanderbijlpark.
The Vaal University of Technology and the Computer Training institute (CTI) has a satellite campus in central Vanderbijlpark.
Medical facilities
Cormed Vanderbijl Park Private Hospital, Clinic and Pharmacy offer you some of the best medical care in the Vaal Triangle.
Mediclinic Emfuleni is a private medical facility supported by specialists in most medical and surgical disciplines as well as general practitioners and other healthcare experts.
Kopanong, Johan Heyns and Midvaal Private Hospital are a few other hospitals in the area.
You will also find a rehabilitation centre, Health and Wellness centre, Ocumed eye and laser clinic and some provincial medical facilities too.
Shopping
South East Boulevard Shopping Centre
Riverside Boulevard Centre
Vaalgate Shopping Centre
Vaal Walk are some of the upmarket shopping centres in Vanderbijlpark where you will find a host of retail stores and boutique style shops too.
Things to do
The Emerald Casino and Safari Resort conveniently situated mere minutes from the residential areas is home to many game animals roaming freely in their natural habitat and can be admired on sunset game drives. The resort has a variety of restaurants and a zoo with exotic animals as well as the Aquadome, a paradise for the whole family, with water slides and a shipwreck to explore, or just float along the lazy river and enjoy the temperature-controlled pools. This is also the venue to host the Vaal Wedding Expo and The Vaal Home Expo.
The unique 7-week Vaal Meander Wine Route, hosted in winter, can be experienced in quirky fireplace pubs, elegant hotels, onboard a luxury cruiser down Millionaires Mile or at sunset on a boat house. Here you will be treated to a selection of wine and food pairings.
Dine at Stonehaven restaurant and the Horse and River restaurant and unwind in the Liquid Lounge.
Properties
Properties in Vanderbijlpark range from yuppie pads to family homes to retirement villages and small holdings. The modern Emfuleni golf estate with sprawling mansions and smaller countryside cottages offers buyers who love estate living the benefit of 24-hour security all within their price range. Other Estates include The Boulevards and Riverspray Lifestyle Estate. There is a home for every home buyer in Vanderbijlpark.
Call your trusted property advisor at Harcourts Vaal Triangle to find you and your family your next home
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