The City of Cape Town ( COCT) says that the management of the on-street parking bays in the Cape Town central business district (CBD), Sea Point, Claremont, Newlands and Bellville should commence by November if all goes as planned.
According to the COCT, the COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns have had a significant impact on parking management operations in the CBD, as the City relies on specialist contractors for these services.
The city’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Rob Quintas indicated that given the economic climate there was little interest from the private sector when requests for quotations were advertised in March and again in a second round in May.
” The Transport Directorate can report that the process is progressing well to procure a new kerbside parking management contract in the Cape Town CBD, Sea Point, Claremont, Newlands and Bellville.
“If all goes as planned, the new contractor should be appointed by the end of September. Given the complexities associated with the management of parking bays, the contractor will need time to procure the equipment and appoint and train personnel, ” Quintas said.
Quintas reiterated that if there are no unforeseen challenges or delays, parking marshals should be on duty in these areas before the festive season starts.
“I can assure residents and businesses that the Transport Directorate is doing all it can to ensure management commences as a matter of urgency. We are well aware that clients need parking bays to visit businesses in these areas. Still, the City needs to follow due process in the awarding of contracts and this takes time,” Quintas added.
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