Cape Town - The public participation process for the upgrade of Muizenberg beach has opened.
The City of Cape Town is planning to upgrade the beachfront, and is currently in the concept design phase.
It is applying for the necessary Environmental Authorisation.
"The project aims to replace and improve the coastal protection, improve pedestrian and universal access to the beach and upgrade the recreational spaces along this portion of the coastline.
"The City will be hosting a public open day to share all the background information on the planned project. Residents and interested parties are invited to attend this information session as the design team will be available to answer questions and discuss the project information on display," the City said.
The Open Day will take place on Wednesday, September 7 at the Muizenberg Civic Centre between 3pm and 7pm.
The proposed upgrades will take place at Surfers Corner, on the western part of the beachfront along Beach Road in Muizenberg.
The main upgrade area boundary includes the connection to the St James walkway, Surfers Corner steps, main promenade area and the western and eastern parking area.
City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews, said Muizenberg is one of the most utilised and diverse coastal beaches in Cape Town.
"Although we are in the initial phase of the project it is important that we get the input from the community now, while we are still finalising the concept design. I encourage all residents and interested parties to make use of this opportunity and to attend the public open day as a start in order to engage with officials around the proposed Muizenberg Beachfront Upgrade project," Andrew's said.
The proposed upgrades and repairs include:
- New stepped revetment coastal protection structure
- Refurbishment of hard and soft landscaping and amenities along beachfront as well as improved connection to the St James coastal walkway
- Incorporating a three metre-wide universally accessible promenade
- Formalising of the western and eastern parking areas
- Upgrade of recreational areas and playground
For more information, to comment, or to arrange alternative ways of participating, please contact the Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Tarryn Solomon of Infinity Environmental: comments@infinityenv.co.za or (021) 834 1602 079
A Background Information Document is available online at www.infinityenv.co.za/muizenbergbeachfront
Cape Times