Amazon interdict dismissed
A court interdict against a multi-billion rand building construction project in Cape Town has been dismissed for lack of urgency.
E-commerce giant Amazon is at the centre of the tussle pitting developers against those opposing the construction of the R4.6bn building.
Yesterday’s Western Cape High Court ruling follows a lengthy court battle with developers accused of not taking the right steps in the construction of the River Club complex.
Developers, Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust, have been put under pressure by the Observatory Civic Association to stop work at the construction site.
However, EWN reports that the court's decision that the application lacked urgency should come as a relief for developers who are in a race against time to complete the project.
The convenor of the SA First Forum, Rod Solomons, described the ruling as ‘unfortunate’ and ‘potentially a short-lived victory’.
The matter is expected to be heard again on the 11 and 12 of October 2022 at the Western Cape High Court.
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