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awards programme in the world. Now in   Development, Interior Design and Real   finally arrive at the winners. Masterplan
        their 32  year, the International Property   Estate Categories across nine regions   entries were judged based on criteria
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        Awards celebrate the very best projects   covering Africa, Arabia, Asia Pacific,   ranging from design and land use;
        and professionals in the industry across   Canada, Caribbean, Central and South   architecture; appearance and finish;
        45 residential and commercial categories.   America, Europe, UK and the USA. Over   to sustainability; energy conservation;
                                            the past year, an independent panel   and innovation.
        Awards are split into four category   of over 100 industry experts studied
        groups namely, Architecture,        and assessed hundreds of entries to   Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall City
                                                                                Management Company, said; “The fact
                                                                                that Waterfall City has been chosen as
                                                                                the very first ‘Best in the World’ winner of
                                                                                the International Property Awards’ new
                                                                                Masterplan category, is a huge honour.
                                                                                As Africa continues to attract interest
                                                                                as an emerging economic investment
                                                                                hub, we are proud to be playing a role in
                                                                                representing the continent on a global
                                                                                stage, showcasing local talent and ability.

                                                                                Such international recognition not only
                                                                                emphasises the innovation excellence
                                                                                that has gone into planning the
                                                                                growth of this smart city but is also a
                                                                                reward for all the hard work that my
                                                                                team, along with our partners and
                                                                                stakeholders, continue to put into this
                                                                                development – work and dedication
                                                                                that I am so proud of. As we settle
                                                                                into 2025, we look forward to many of
                                                                                our plans coming to fruition this year,
                                                                                further enhancing what Waterfall City
                                                                                is all about – creating a smart city so
                                                                                admired, safe and sustainable that
        The WCMC team accepting the award from Stuart Shield and Lord Waverley.
                                                                                there is no better place to live, work,
                                                                                play and prosper.”


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