The Metropolis of Cape City has revealed that the refurbishment mission alongside the Muizenberg beachfront is progressing fairly nicely.
In line with the Metropolis, a number of steps within the building course of have commenced, together with work on the coastal revetment, the stormwater pipeline, in addition to the layer work on the western parking space.
If all present upgrades go as deliberate, the parking space on the seaside aspect, in entrance of the Muizenberg Civic Centre, will likely be open to the general public by 1 August 2025.
Muizenberg beachfront upgrades progressing nicely
The Metropolis’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Surroundings, Alderman Eddie Andrews, additionally revealed extra concerning the present improve work being executed.
“I’ve been knowledgeable that the pre-casting of the concrete parts for the primary promenade has began. That is occurring off-site to make sure the best high quality work, as is the manufacturing of the stepped revetment panels.” Andrews mentioned.
Andrews mentioned that the elimination of parts of the outdated concrete seawalls alongside the Muizenberg beachfront would begin subsequent, and the brand new stormwater infrastructure and piling work in Surfer’s Nook can be accomplished.
“The armour rock for the revetment at first of the St James Walkway has been positioned and shortly the brand new walkway will likely be constructed.” Alderman Andrews added.
“We found in the course of the excavations that the outdated retaining wall had no basis and began to fail as soon as we eliminated the outdated paving alongside the wall. A brand new retaining wall must be constructed, however on the plus aspect: this one will likely be decrease and supply further seating. The stormwater infrastructure has been put in and the contractor will begin with the brand new paving quickly.”
Alderman Andrews additionally mentioned that they had been nonetheless aiming to open the Muizenberg beachfront parking space by 1 August.
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