The City of Cape Town has called on the public to provide their input on the environmental impact of the proposed Strandfontein coastal node development.
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In November 2022, the City first called on residents to comment on its proposal to develop the neglected and underused 26-hectare Strandfontein coastal resort area into a mixed-use urban node development.
The proposed development is set to include residential and commercial opportunities as well as recreational facilities such as picnic areas, walkways, and terraces.
The area is located on the False Bay coastline at the southern end of Strandfontein Road, north of the tidal pool and pavilion and East of Fisherman’s Lane.
‘A lot of planning and community participation [has] already happened around the proposals for Strandfontein, and now the immediate community and other interested parties have another opportunity to submit comments on how the proposed development will impact the coastal and natural environment,’ says the City’s Mayco member for spatial planning and environmental, Eddie Andrews.
‘The National Environmental Management Act requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for this coastal site given that the proposed development falls within 100m of the high water mark.’
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He adds that the proposed development will occur mainly on the northern, western, and central sections of the site, as the eastern section is preserved for biodiversity. The southern section includes the Strandfontein Pavilion and tidal pool.
‘Our intention is to create a high-quality coastal urban node; a destination that will attract economic opportunities, assist with job creation and economic growth, together with the provision of well-located residential opportunities,’ says Andrews.
‘Same as other areas along our coastline, we want to see a Strandfontein that is used and enjoyed by residents and visitors all year round. At the same time, we have to ensure the proposed development is sustainable and sensitive to our coastal and natural environment.’
An independent environmental consultant will undertake the environmental impact assessment.
The public is encouraged to attend an open house on 17 April 2024 at the Strandfontein Community Hall and to submit comments by 6 May 2024.
The framework for the proposed development includes:
- residential and retail opportunities, including possible conference and hotel facilities
- recreational facilities, including a picnic area, walkways, and terraces
- a public space to accommodate markets
- to retain the natural wetland areas
- to rehabilitate the natural environment through stabilising the dune area, among others
For more information on how to submit comments, visit www.capetown.gov.za.
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