Vesta Properties has announced a major milestone at The Frontier, its development at 29 Borrowdale Road. The internal roads are now surfaced and the solar streetlights are installed, a sign that the project is moving from the planning stage to visible construction.
Progress on the Ground
The update confirms three pieces of infrastructure now in place: surfaced roads, kerbing with stormwater drainage, and solar-powered streetlights.
Aerial photographs show the scale of the work. A freshly laid ribbon of black tarmac runs the length of the long, rectangular site and loops around at the far end, forming a continuous internal road. The cleared land inside the loop is a wide expanse of red earth, with a few mature trees deliberately left standing.
At street level, the new road is lined with pale concrete kerbs, and drainage inlets are set into the edge of the carriageway. A row of slim galvanised poles runs alongside, each topped with a solar panel and lamp head. Small numbered markers stand along the verge, apparently identifying individual stands or plots, which suggests the site has already been surveyed and subdivided.
Powered by the Sun
The choice of solar streetlights is notable in a country where power supply can be unpredictable. Because each light generates and stores its own energy, the lighting does not depend on the national grid, which should help keep the development lit and secure after dark and cut running costs over time.
A Prestigious Address
The Frontier sits in Borrowdale, which Vesta describes as one of Harare’s most prestigious addresses. The suburb is known for its leafy, established residential streets and its proximity to shopping, schools and business hubs. The development’s surroundings reflect this: neighbouring properties include large family homes with tiled roofs and manicured gardens, while greenhouses and small-scale farming plots are visible along one boundary.
According to Vesta Properties, the apartment development is now in progress, and the road and services works form the foundation for what comes next. Getting this infrastructure in early is generally regarded as a good sign for buyers and investors, since it shows that the basics are being delivered before the buildings rise.
Looking Ahead
“The Frontier is taking shape,” the company said in its progress update, adding that the project is “coming to life.”
Further details on the apartment designs, unit sizes, pricing and the completion schedule were not included in the announcement. Interested buyers and investors are encouraged to contact Vesta Properties directly or follow the company’s social media channels for updates as construction advances.
With the roads laid, the drainage in place and the lights on poles, The Frontier has moved from artist’s impression to a working site, and the next phase, the apartments themselves, is now under way.
