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Comment on the proposed closure of the lanes between Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, MountviewComment 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> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Belmore_Avenue_Lane_Closures.jpg" alt="" /></figure> <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> <br> <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> <br> <em>3rd Floor, Foyer H, Podium Block </em> <br> <em>12 Hertzog Boulevard </em> <br> <em>Cape Town </em> <br> <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> <br> <em>Dulcie September Civic Centre </em> <br> <em>Corner of Protea Street and Klipfontein Road </em> <br> <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-bc29-296828216c931 July – 31 July 20250

 

 

Belmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, Mountview (Lane Closures) Locality MapBelmore Avenue and Armstrong Crescent, Mountview (Lane Closures) Locality Map320878GP0|#816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1;L0|#0816346e9-401b-4120-ab33-f8b010e35cd1|Map;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#2ee73080-1b32-4320-889d-034e60d31b3a;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2025-06-30T22:00:00Z
Proposed Closure of Lanes in MountviewProposed Closure of Lanes in Mountview109142GP0|#b39aa4d3-1787-4951-998c-d507fece4547;L0|#0b39aa4d3-1787-4951-998c-d507fece4547|Advert;GTSet|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e2025-06-30T22:00:00Z

 

 

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