Comment on the proposed construction of NMT infrastructure: Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos | Comment on the proposed construction of NMT infrastructure: Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass07E3B242876E48DEA6FD1602ECDF115B"><p>The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate intends to construct universally accessible non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure along the roads/streets listed below, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<h4>Construction of the new NMT infrastructure will affect the following roads/streets:</h4><ul><li>Ntabeko Street between Old Paarl Road and Henzekile Street </li><li>Henzekile Street between Lawu Street and Ntabeko Street </li><li>Mlenzana Street between Old Paarl Road and Henzekile Street </li><li>Ndawo Street between Ntabeko Street and Mlenzana Street </li><li>Jackson Masala Street between Old Paarl Road and Sam Nkozela Avenue </li><li>La Boheme Street between Jackson Masala Street and Botfontein Road </li><li>Dlali Street between La Boheme Street and Xuma Street </li><li>Mphandle Street between Maroela Road and La Boheme Street </li><li>Sam Njokozela Avenue between Old Paarl Road and La Boheme Street </li><li>Van Riebeeck Street between Voortrekker Road and Frans Conradie Drive </li><li>1st Avenue between Gigaba Street and Van Riebeeck Street </li><li>6th Avenue between Van der Bijl Street and Van Riebeeck Street </li><li>Van der Bijl Street between 12th Avenue and Voortrekker Road </li><li>Windmeul Street between Old Paarl Road and Frans Conradie Drive </li><li>Goedehoop Avenue between Frans Conradie Drive and Brackenfell Boulevard </li><li>Frans Conradie Drive between Old Oak Road and Van Riebeeck Street </li><li>Old Paarl Road between Brackenfell Boulevard and Kruisfontein Road </li><li>William Dabbs Street between Old Paarl Road and Old Paarl Road </li><li>Paradys Street between Old Paarl Road and Goede Hoop Avenue </li><li>Rogland Street between Pardys Street and Kestel Street </li><li>Brink Street between Kestel Street and Frans Conradie Drive</li></ul><h4>The scope of the project will include:</h4><ul><li>Upgrading and maintaining NMT facilities and ensuring facilities are universally accessible </li><li>Upgrading and installing dropped kerbs and tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired </li><li>Upgrading pedestrian crossings by shortening the crossing distances, improving signage and road markings </li><li>Introducing protected cycle lanes where applicable</li></ul><p>The new infrastructure will have a significant impact on improving road safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.</p><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 proposed NMT infrastructure.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li>Adverts (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_NMT_Kraaifontein_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_NMT_Kraaifontein_AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_NMT_Kraaifontein_XHO.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/NMTDesigns_Brackenfell%2cKraaifonteinWallacedeneBloekombos.zip" target="_blank">Draft designs</a> (Zip file, 110 MB) </li></ul>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Information days</h2></span>
<p>Attend an information day to submit your comments and find out more about the proposed NMT infrastructure: </p><table style="width:575px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:162px;">Date</th><th style="width:138px;">Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:162px;height:87px;">13 February 2025</td><td style="width:138px;height:87px;">15:00 - 18:00</td><td style="height:87px;">Brackenfell Civic Centre<br>Paradys Road<br>Brackenfell</td></tr><tr><td style="width:162px;">18 February 2025</td><td style="width:138px;">13:00 - 16:00</td><td>Eikendal Library
<br>Van Riebeeck Road<br>Eikendal</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments and objections from <strong>4 February - 7 March 2025</strong>. </p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span>
<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=36336f4a-cb49-4f71-94ae-7741e7c5a4ce" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Email </strong><br>Email your comments to
<a href="mailto:RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za">RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za</a> </p><p>
<strong>Delivery </strong>
<br>Deliver your comments by hand to one of the facilities below:</p><table style="width:476px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:183px;">Office/facility</th><th>Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:183px;">Public Participation Unit</td><td>Third Floor Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8001</td></tr><tr><td style="width:183px;">Subcouncil 2</td><td>Municipal Offices, 87 Brighton Way, Kraaifontein.</td></tr><tr><td style="width:183px;">Brackenfell Library</td><td>Paradys Street, Brackenfell</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:183px;">Kraaifontein Library</td><td rowspan="1">Van Riebeeck Street, Kraaifontein</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<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></span>
<h4>Andre Louw</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9809</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:andre.louw@capetown.gov.za">andre.louw@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span>
<p>For more information and general enquires, contact:</p><h4>Customer Call Centre</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>0860 103 089</a><br><br> Email:<br>
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