Comment on the proposed construction of NMT infrastructure: Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs | Comment on the proposed construction of NMT infrastructure: Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassE1CAB08B475648D9AE1888F518E65A5B"><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>Albert Philander Way between Eestriv Way and Raymond Ackerman Avenue </li><li> Bardale Road between Hindle Road and Silversands Avenue </li><li>Bentley Crescent between Eestriv Way and Silversands Avenue </li><li> Diepwater Main Road between Waterblom Main Street and Kasba Street </li><li> Eestriv Way between Eestriv Way and police station entrance </li><li> Hindle Road between Wesbank Main Road and Eestriv Way </li><li>Marthinus van Schalkwyk Road between Happiness Street and Wesbank Main Road </li><li> Silversands Main Road between Wesbank Main Road and Wesbank sportsground </li><li>Vogelvlei Main Road between Wesbank Main Road and Silversands Main Road </li><li> Waterblom Main Street between Silversands Main Road and Wesbank Main Road </li><li> Wesbank Main Road between Hindle Road and Stellenbosch Road </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>Advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_NMT_WESBANK_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS_NMT_WESBANK_AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a>)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/NMTDesigns_WesbankBlackheathBlueDowns.zip" target="_blank">Draft designs</a> (Zip file, 24.5 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;">11 February 2025</td><td style="width:138px;height:87px;">15:00 - 18:00</td><td style="height:87px;">
Wesbank Multipurpose Hall, Silversands Road, Wesbank</td></tr><tr><td style="width:162px;">12 February 2025</td><td style="width:138px;">15:00 - 18:00</td><td>Blackheath Community Hall, Evergreen Drive, Austinville, Blackheath</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=a79c7111-86d8-48c3-b50c-25fe1b3b781b" 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 14</td><td>Municipal offices, Van Riebeeck Road, Kuils River</td></tr><tr><td style="width:183px;">Library</td><td>1 Melkbos Street, Kleinvlei <br> </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>Mbuthokazi Kubashe</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9808</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:mbuthokazi.kubashe@capetown.gov.za">mbuthokazi.kubashe@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><a href="mailto:RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za">RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><p>Follow us on X (Twitter)
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