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Comment on the proposed closure and lease of various lanes in Mitchells Plain

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> In accordance with section 16.5 and 16.6 of the <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Management%20of%20Certain%20of%20the%20City%20of%20Cape%20Towns%20Immovable%20Property%20Policy%20-%20approved%20on%2026%20August%202010.pdf">Management of certain of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property Policy</a> (adopted by Council on 26 August 2010 C54/08/10) and Chapter 4 of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (2008) we are considering the closure and lease of various City-owned properties (lanes):<br></p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:600px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:117px;">Erf/farm number<br></th><th style="width:122px;">Street and suburb<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:117px;">Various Erven (lanes) in Westridge South and North, Portlands South and North, Rocklands, Eastridge, Beacon Valley Tafelsig and Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain </td><td style="width:122px;">Westridge South and North, Portlands South and North, Rocklands, Eastridge, Beacon Valley Tafelsig and Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <p>We plan to lease the properties (lanes) to the bordering property owners or their successors-in-title.</p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li>Reason: the property is not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service. </li><li>Expected benefit: The City will benefit in that the closure of lanes will bring about a safer and secured community.</li><li>Expected proceeds: The City will receive a tariff rental of R 680 per annum, including of VAT for security purposes for areas equal to or less than 100 m². </li><li>Expected gain or loss: no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right. <br></li></ul><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 lease. </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Information day<br></h2><p>Join us at the information day to discuss the proposed lease, view the maps and submit your comments:<br></p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:513px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:151px;">Date</th><th style="width:129px;">Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:151px;">Saturday, 20 May 2023</td><td style="width:129px;">10:00 - 13:00<br></td><td>Lentegeur Administrative Building, cnr Melkbos and Merrydale Roads, Lentegeur.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2> <span> <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>The comment period closed on 31 May 2023. No late submissions will be accepted.</p></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Shireen Miller<br></h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 2592</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:shireen.miller@capetown.gov.za">shireen.miller@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

Comment period is closed.