The City Deep project forms part of the government's Hostels Redevelopment Programme. the City Deep project involves turning a former men's only hostel into a housing development able to accommodate complete families.
Located south-east of Johannesburg in the City Deep Container Depot area, construction on the project started in June 2005 with a capital investment from the City of Johannesburg. City Deep has been given a comprehensive facelift by converting dormitories into comfortable living units suitable for families.
The first phase of the project involved funding of R6 million to develop 123 units. Phase two has recently been completed, with construction currently underway on phase three. Phase two and three will add an additional 223 units of various densities and targeted at different income categories. 92 of these family apartments are already completed.
Additional units are being constructed as a greenfields project. By the end of the project a total of 654 units as well as roads, pedestrian walkways, gardens and amenities will have been constructed.