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Comment on the Draft Development Concept for the redevelopment of King David Mowbray Golf Course Precinct

<div class="ExternalClassD45627F8FD3446D28B7FC09338810680"><p>We invite you to comment on the Draft Development Concept for the redevelopment of King David Mowbray Golf Course Precinct.</p></div>

<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2><p>A multidisciplinary team of specialists has been undertaking baseline investigations since February 2025, covering environmental, heritage, engineering, transport, and socio-economic disciplines. Informed by these studies, a Draft Development Concept is now available for public input. </p><p>The draft concept proposes a vibrant, mixed-use urban precinct that responds to the site's environmental constraints, transport links, and surrounding neighbourhood context. It is not a final plan — it is an evidence-based starting point, shaped by technical expertise and open to refinement through public participation. </p><h4>Proposed Land Uses by Parcel </h4><p> <strong>Portion A</strong> (Northern Golf Course)</p><ul><li>Residential (market and affordable) </li><li>Ground-floor retail </li><li>School </li><li>Shared sports facilities </li></ul><p> <strong>Portion B</strong> (Southern Golf Course — Primary Mixed-Use Hub) </p><ul><li>Residential (market) </li><li>Retail and commercial complex </li><li>Retained existing dam and mature trees integrated into central landscaped park </li></ul><p> <strong>Portion C</strong> (East of Elsieskraal Canal — Transit-Oriented Node)</p><ul><li>Residential (market and affordable) </li><li>Retail and commercial complex </li><li>Community facilities </li><li>Proposed new train station</li></ul><h4>Indicative Development Yields</h4><table style="width:615px;"><thead><tr><th></th><th style="width:115px;">Portion A</th><th colspan="1" style="width:121px;">Portion B</th><th colspan="1" style="width:110px;">Portion C</th><th colspan="1" style="width:139px;">Total</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan="1">School and sports fields</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:115px;"><strong>**</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:121px;"></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:110px;"><strong>*</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:139px;"></td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Residential: Open market</strong></td><td style="width:115px;">947 - 1050 (units)</td><td colspan="1" style="width:121px;"> 2 643 - 3022 (units)</td><td colspan="1" style="width:110px;">567 - 586 (units)</td><td colspan="1" style="width:139px;">4 166 – 4 639 <br>(units)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">Residential: Affordable</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:115px;">998 - 1080 (units)</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:121px;">-</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:110px;">826 - 990 (units)</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:139px;">1 824 – 2 070 <br>(units) </td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">Retail GLA</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:115px;">1 283 m²<span></span></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:121px;">16 733 m²</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:110px;">5 380 m²</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:139px;">±23 390 m²</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">Office and other commercial GLA</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:115px;">-</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:121px;">29 048 m²<span></span></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:110px;">13 816 m²</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:139px;">±42 870 m²</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">Light industry GLA</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:115px;">-</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:121px;"></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:110px;">8 527 m²</td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:139px;">±8 527 m²</td></tr></tbody></table> <p> <em>All yields are indicative, based on a high-level concept. Final development rights will be determined through further studies, public participation inputs and the statutory Package of Plans process. </em></p><h4>Building Form </h4><p>The concept proposes a varied built form — lower-density terrace housing (2–3 storeys) adjacent to the existing residential fabric along Links Drive, transitioning to mid- and higher-density apartment blocks (4–8 storeys) towards the N2 and M5 freeways. This graduated approach protects neighbourhood character while supporting the densities required to sustain mixed-use viability. </p><h4>Green and Blue Infrastructure </h4><p>The Elsieskraal River corridor, wetlands, and existing mature trees form an integrated public open space network running through the site. The concept proposes partial decanalisation of the Elsieskraal River, rehabilitation of wetland habitats, and a connected system of parks, sports fields, and pedestrian routes accessible to the broader public. For more information, visit the Property Development Department projects page. </p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.infinity.capetown/mowbray" target="_blank">www.infinity.capetown/mowbray<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> to view the Draft Development Concept.</p><p>For more information about the property, visit the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/property-development-department-projects#Heading1">Property Development Department projects page</a>. </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Public Open House</h2><p>Attend the Public Open House to share to learn more, ask questions and share your thoughts. </p><table style="width:590px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:126px;">Date</th><th style="width:127px;">Time </th><th colspan="1">Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:126px;">20 June 2026</td><td style="width:127px;">10:00 - 14:00</td><td colspan="1">King David Mowbray Golf Club (Clubhouse), Pinelands</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>You can join at any time during the event and registration is not required.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>28 May – 6 July 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your input</h2><p>Submit your input via the following channels by 6 July 2026:</p><ul><li> <strong>Online</strong>: <a href="https://www.infinity.capetown/mowbray" target="_blank">www.infinity.capetown/mowbray<i class="icon link-external"></i></a></li><li> <strong>Telephone</strong>: <a>021 834 1600</a> </li><li> <strong>WhatsApp</strong>: <a>060 524 7676</a> </li><li> <strong>Email: </strong> <a href="mailto:mowbray@infinity.capetown">mowbray@infinity.capetown</a> </li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Infinity Environmental</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 834 1600</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:mowbray@infinity.capetown">mowbray@infinity.capetown</a> </em></p><h4>Property Development Department</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 4026</a><br><br>Email: <br> <a href="mailto:development.mowbray@capetown.gov.za">development.mowbray@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>

28 May – 6 July 2026