The City of Cape Town has announced the completion of the long-awaited upgrade to the Fisherman’s Lane precinct at Strandfontein Pavilion.
The upgrade includes removing the damaged road and seawall, building a new access road to connect the parking areas and constructing new recreational facilities.
Some railings are still being installed along the timber boardwalk, and there are a few minor snags to work out. If everything goes as planned, all of this will be completed by 15 November 2023.
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‘I am so encouraged to see that this space offers beachgoers the necessary infrastructure to truly enjoy the area and that families will now be able to embrace the Fisherman’s Lane beachfront over the upcoming summer,’ said the City’s deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for spatial planning and environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.
He added, ‘The new park and picnic facility, as well as the wide staircase leading to the beach, make it so much more comfortable and family-friendly for all to enjoy. Not only is the beach now more accessible and safer for fishermen to use, but the area now provides the community with access to a functional and aesthetically pleasing pavilion close to home.’
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The project includes the following upgrades:
- Easy access to the beach: A wide staircase now descends from the parking area to the beach, enhancing accessibility.
- Boardwalk connection: A timber boardwalk connects the parking area to the beach, linking with the upgraded barbecue (braai) spaces.
- Family-friendly amenities: The precinct now boasts a central lawn ideal for picnics, along with a playground featuring coastal-themed artwork to keep younger visitors engaged.
- Improved safety measures: The area is now better lit, thanks to newly installed solar vehicular and pedestrian lights, while speed bumps have been added to the parking area to improve overall safety.
- Artistic flair: Five students each from 9Miles and Educos participated in workshops at Jocelyn’s Muizenberg Studio, where they contributed to the wall mosaics. Artists Jocelyn de Freitas and Sue Beattie focused on the ‘tidal pool’ mosaic, while a nudibranch sculpture by Stonecast adds another layer of aesthetic charm.
- Environmental responsibility: Plans are underway for a dune rehabilitation project set to commence next year before the rainy season.
The City’s Coastal Management branch intends to start a dune rehabilitation project at Fisherman’s Lane before the rainy season begins next year.
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