| Comment on the proposed closure of the lanes between Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, Mountview | Comment on the proposed closure of the lanes between Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, Mountview | | <img alt="" src="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassEB7B9E2E039F48BEAFD7C150D96F172A"><p>The City is proposing the closure of the public open space between Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, and we want to hear from you.</p>
</div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2><h4>Reasons for the proposed closure:</h4><ul><li>The City has received various complaints regarding crime and anti-social behaviour associated with the lanes between Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent. </li><li>The Mountview Starling Civic Association requested the closure of the public open space due to burglaries, vandalism, erection of illegal structures and illegal dumping.</li></ul><p>In response, we have prepared the following proposal for comment from interested and immediately affected parties:</p><ul><li>
<strong>Proposal 1: </strong>The lanes be closed and options for usage be submitted. These options will be investigated afterwards by the relevant departments. </li><li>
<strong>Proposal 2:</strong> No changes suggested (i.e. everything remains as is).</li></ul>
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<p>In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposal.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_BELMORE_AVENUE_Advert.pdf" target="_blank">Advert </a></li><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Maps%20and%20statistics/LaneClosures_Mountview_Map.pdf" target="_blank">Locality map</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments and objections from
<strong>1 July – 31 July 2025</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong>
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<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=3c9fd6e0-cb34-4e5c-8617-4b722fa9699f" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Email </strong>
<br>Email your comments to
<a href="mailto:public.particpation@capetown.gov.za">public.particpation@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p>
<strong>Post </strong>
<br>Post your written submissions to: </p><p>
<em>Public Participation Department </em>
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<em>3rd Floor, Foyer H, Podium Block </em>
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<em>12 Hertzog Boulevard </em>
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<em>Cape Town </em>
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<em> 8001</em></p><p>
<strong>Delivery </strong>
<br>Deliver your comments by hand during office hours (Weekdays, 08:00 – 15:30) to: </p><p>
<em>Subcouncil 11 </em>
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<em>Dulcie September Civic Centre </em>
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<em>Corner of Protea Street and Klipfontein Road </em>
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<em>Athlone </em></p><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border">
<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability, or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div><h4>Zandile Mahlasela</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 5501</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za">zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h4> We will also conduct door-to-door surveys in the community on the following dates:</h4><ul><li>5 and 6 July 2025 </li><li>19 and 20 July 2025</li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p> For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Shantall Butler</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 5384</a></em></p><h4>Erika Williams</h4><p>
<em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:erika.williams@capetown.gov.za">erika.williams@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p> | | GP0|#cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed;L0|#0cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed|Issues open for public comment;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 July – 31 July 2025 | 0 |
