Malmesbury fulfils an important urban niche in the region and the province. Its high development potential can be attributed to factors such as its relative accessibility along the N7 road/rail corridor, closeness to Cape Town, diversified economic base, which not only accommodates agriculture but also well-developed industrial and commercial sectors and supportive infrastructure.
The high property values in the Cape Town Metropole and the attraction of a local tranquil atmosphere are moving people to settle here and commute to Cape Town on a daily basis. Malmesbury is home to a number of large companies, as well as regional offices of provincial and national government departments.
The planned facility is for 83 general hospital beds to serve the populations of not only Malmesbury but also the surrounding areas.