Aurelia Residences — Implementation Roadmap & Gantt Chart
The Aurelia Residences Sandton project follows a structured 48–54 month implementation timeline spanning five calendar years. The roadmap is organised around eleven critical workstreams, each with defined milestones, interdependencies, and risk triggers. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing and overlap of…
Section 11 · Business Plan
Implementation Roadmap & Gantt Chart
The Aurelia Residences Sandton project follows a structured 48–54 month implementation timeline spanning five calendar years. The roadmap is organised around eleven critical workstreams, each with defined milestones, interdependencies, and risk triggers. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing and overlap of…
11.1 Project Phasing Overview
The Aurelia Residences Sandton project follows a structured 48–54 month implementation timeline spanning five calendar years. The roadmap is organised around eleven critical workstreams, each with defined milestones, interdependencies, and risk triggers. The Gantt chart below illustrates the sequencing and overlap of these workstreams.
11.2 Critical Milestones
| Milestone | Target Date | Dependencies | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Acquisition Complete | Month 6 | Due diligence, valuation, transfer | Medium |
| Equity Funding Close | Month 6 | Investor commitments, legal documentation | High |
| Architectural Design Approval | Month 9 | Design competition, client brief finalisation | Low |
| Municipal Planning Approval | Month 12 | Town planning submission, EIA clearance | High |
| Debt Facility Signed | Month 11 | Pre-sales threshold (30%), approvals | High |
| Pre-Sales Target (30%) | Month 14 | Marketing launch, show apartment | High |
| Construction Commencement | Month 13 | All approvals, funding drawdown | Medium |
| Structural Topping Out | Month 30 | Construction programme adherence | Medium |
| Occupation Certificate | Month 40 | Inspections, compliance clearance | Medium |
| 65% Units Sold (Breakeven) | Month 34 | Sales velocity, market conditions | Medium |
| 100% Units Sold / Exit | Month 48–54 | Market absorption, pricing strategy | Medium |
11.3 Year-by-Year Implementation Plan
Year 1 (Months 1–12): Foundation & Approvals
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Months 1–6: Complete land acquisition and due diligence; finalise equity fundraising and investor documentation; appoint principal architect and lead design consultants.
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Months 3–9: Develop detailed architectural designs; submit town planning and environmental impact assessment applications; initiate pre-marketing activities and brand development.
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Months 6–12: Secure municipal approvals; finalise construction tender and appoint main contractor; negotiate and sign senior debt facility; construct show apartment and experience centre.
Year 2 (Months 13–24): Construction & Pre-Sales
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Months 13–20: Commence construction (enabling works and foundation); launch formal pre-sales campaign with early-bird pricing; secure initial 35–40 unit pre-sales commitments.
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Months 18–24: Progress structural frame construction; execute international marketing programme; achieve 45–55% cumulative sales; monitor construction programme and cost performance.
Year 3 (Months 25–36): Construction Completion & Sales Acceleration
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Months 25–30: Complete structural frame (topping out); intensify sales and marketing activities; begin internal finishes and fit-out on upper floors.
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Months 31–36: Complete internal finishes and amenity build-out; apply for occupation certificate; achieve 65%+ sales (breakeven threshold); commence progressive unit handover.
Year 4–5 (Months 37–54): Handover, Exit & Scale
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Months 37–42: Complete final unit handovers; establish property management operations; finalise retail tenant fit-out and occupation; sell remaining units at premium completion pricing.
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Months 43–54: Execute exit strategy (unit sales, bulk disposal, or REIT conversion); distribute investor returns; evaluate and launch next development project.
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