| Sea Point swimming pool closed for maintenance | A routine inspection detected a sinkhole, created by a collapsed water line. | <p>The site has been deemed unsafe for public use during this time, and health and safety precautions have been implemented, including signage and fencing of restricted areas. </p><p>The City is committed to ensuring the safety of all visitors and this maintenance is essential to the proper upkeep of the facility.</p><p>'Sea Point swimming pool is one of our most popular facilities, open all year long. During a routine inspection of the facility, a sinkhole was detected. The sinkhole was created by a collapsed water line. For a proper assessment of the damage and to determine the exact scope of work required for repairs, the entire water line must be unearthed. At this stage, the pool has to be closed due to this critical work. We apologise to the facility users for any inconvenience caused, and will work as speedily as possible to ensure that this amenity is up and running soon,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross. </p><p>Bathers are encouraged to use the Long Street indoor swimming pool while Sea Point is closed. </p><p>Long Street's operating hours are Monday to Sunday and public holidays, 07:00 - 19:00</p><p>Long Street Indoor Swimming Pool is reserved for use by ladies only every Tuesday from 10:00 – 14:00, or 10:00 - 13:00 during school holidays. If a public holiday falls on a Tuesday, full public use will be permitted that day.</p><p>While every effort will be made to minimise unnecessary delays on the Sea Point project, the Recreation and Parks Department undertakes to keep the public updated on the progress.</p><p>For additional information or enquiries, please email: <a href="mailto:RecreationandParks.Marketing@capetown.gov.za">RecreationandParks.Marketing@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p></p> | 2024-09-13T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
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| Lane diversions to accommodate MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road | City's Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with major construction work along Turfhall Road (M24) from the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west to the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads in the east. | <p></p><span><p>In May this year, the City's Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with major construction work along Turfhall Road (M24) from the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west to the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads in the east. </p><p>The impacted section is 1,7 km in distance. Pending any delays or unforeseen challenges, the project will be complete by July 2027.</p><p>Work is currently happening along the Turf Hall Road median island, from the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads through to the M5, to prepare the area for the construction of the two dedicated bus lanes that will be located in the median of Turfhall Road. </p><p> <br></p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Turfhall%2011.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:946px;" /> </figure></span><span><p><strong>Roll-out of Phase 2A of the MyCiTi bus service</strong></p><p>The roll-out of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service to the metro-south east is a mammoth undertaking. </p><p>Over the next three financial years, the City will have a number of major construction projects ongoing to implement the dedicated red bus lanes, stations and stops; and improvements to roads and transport facilities to bring scheduled, affordable, safe, and reliable public transport service to over 30 communities. </p><p>'Multiple construction projects are currently under way in many of the areas already. With the latest project along Turfhall Road I want to thank communities and road users for their ongoing support,' said Councillor Quintas. </p><p><strong>Turfhall Road project detail:</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Reconstruction of two eastbound and two westbound lanes along Turfhall Road, with turning lanes at the intersections with the M5/Racecourse Road; Chukker Road and Sir Alfred Avenue; Woodbury and Civic Roads; and Flamingo Road in the west</li><li>Construction of two dedicated bus lanes in the median of Turfhall Road</li><li>Construction of walkways and cycle lanes on both sides of Turfhall Road</li><li>Relocation and upgrade of bulk water mains and sewer mains</li><li>Improvements to traffic signals and drainage, and new road markings</li></ul><p>The construction work is being done in phases. <br></p>
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| Access solutions included in draft spatial development framework for Cape Town CBD | The City recently published its draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD for public comment. | <span><p>The LSDF is a spatial policy document intended to shape the CBD area's future growth and development. Once approved, the LSDF will guide decisions about land use and development, density, transportation and urban design, and also inform public investment in infrastructure to facilitate the CBD's transition into a more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, liveable and resilient space to the benefit of current and future generations of Capetonians. </p><p>'The LSDF intends to transform the CBD into an environment that is more people-centred with urban design interventions to improve general mobility and access for pedestrians, efforts to conserve heritage areas, a public land programme to inform land release in support of affordable housing opportunities, an appropriately scaled urban form and interface to encourage mixed use intensification.</p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CBD%20LSDF%203.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure></span><p><strong>Making provision for long-term improvements along Philip Kgosana Drive</strong></p><ul><li>An underpass under Philip Kgosana Drive to link Barnham Avenue with Cauvin Road for improved access between Vredehoek, Zonnebloem, and District Six</li><li>To realign Brandweer Street with Aandbloem Street to allow for signalisation at this crossing, alternatively, an underpass should be investigated subject to funding availability</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Proposed changes at upper Long Street</strong></p><ul><li>Investigate the possibility of transforming upper Long Street between the intersections with Wale and Buitensingel as a pedestrianised 'transit mall' given the current land use activity and nightlife along this stretch </li><li>Investigate the proposal to deviate traffic at night along Keerom Street to facilitate the closure of Long Street from Dorp Street to Green Street</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Pedestrian movement network</strong></p><p>The intention is to implement interventions at pedestrian hotspots to manage conflict with vehicular movement, and to improve pedestrian safety. These could include different surfaces like paving, signalling giving preference to pedestrians, narrower lanes, sidewalk bump-outs, and raised pedestrian crossings or intersections.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Other proposals</strong></p><ul><li>The classification of roads as freeways, major mobility routes, minor mobility routes, transit malls, and living streets where higher order routes will facilitate mobility and access, and lower order routes will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and where traffic is 'deprioritised'</li><li>Develop a parking strategy that will support the transition to a more people-centred environment with the removal of at-grade public parking from identified public spaces and squares in favour of people-centric and greener spaces; and the development of park-and-ride facilities on the periphery of the CBD</li><li>Consider strengthening cycling links, for example at the fan walk along Somerset Road with the CBD via the V&A Waterfront, create a north-south spine for bicycles along Heerengracht, Adderley Street, and Government Avenue; improvements along Woodstock Main Road, and so forth</li></ul><p> </p><p>'The draft LSDF's primary objective as it relates to pedestrians and cyclists is to, ideally, arrive at a 'car free' CBD in future where the freeways, major mobility routes, and minor mobility routes facilitate vehicular access to and from the area, and where the inner-grid of lower order streets gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists. This will not happen overnight as public transport and passenger rail in particular, will have to be fully functional and efficient. However, it is important to keep this objective in mind as we are refining the spatial vision for the CBD of 2040,' said Alderman Andrews.</p><p> </p><p>The study area is divided into eight precincts, each with its own characteristics, constraints, and opportunities namely De Waterkant, Convention District, Mid-City, Company Gardens, East Foreshore, Cape Town Station, East City, and Lower Gardens. The LSDF provides development guidelines for each precinct in terms of its urban form, approach towards height management, and character assessment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The draft LSDF is available on the City's website. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How to comment:</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Go online <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay" target="_blank">www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay</a> </li><li>Send an email to <a href="mailto:CBDTransition.LSDF@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">CBDTransition.LSDF@capetown.gov.za</a> </li><li>Submit comments by 31 October 2024</li><li>Attend the public information days, see the City's website for more information</li></ul><p> </p><p>'I encourage residents and property owners to be part of this process, to submit comments and attend the information sessions. It is in everybody's interest to get involved and contribute to the discussion. Your input matters, and we will take this into account as we finalise the draft LSDF once the public participation process has been concluded,' said Alderman Andrews. </p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p> | 2024-09-12T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
