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Comment on the proposed construction of a new bus facility in Makhaza, Khayelitsha

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> Makhaza bus facility will accommodate buses between the morning and evening peak periods for Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and future MyCiTi bus services. </p><p>The draft concept design for the facility includes:</p><ul><li>a fenced area with parking space for buses </li><li>a bus inspection area </li><li>offices with a boardroom for bus operating companies</li></ul><p>In addition, the plan proposes:</p><ul><li>stop locations enabling commuters to transfer easily between rail and road-based public transport services </li><li>a new drop-and-go embayment along Walter Sisulu Road that will link to a new stairway and ramp providing pedestrian access between minibus taxi services on Walter Sisulu Avenue, bus services at the new facility and the rail station</li><li>demarcated bays for informal trading opportunities </li></ul><p>In terms of Section 16(1) (a) and section 21 and 21(a) of the Municipal Systems Act, the public, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposed new bus facility. </p><p><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Makhaza_Bus_Facility_Concept_Design_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the draft concept design plan</a>. </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments and objections from <strong>22 May – 23 June 2023</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Information day</h2><p>Attend the information day to submit your comments and find out more about the proposed facility:</p><ul><li> <strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, 6 June 2023 </li><li> <strong>Venue:</strong> Solomon Mahlangu Community Hall <br></li><li> <strong>Time: </strong>10:00 – 15:00<br></li></ul><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://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=%208249598e-574e-40d6-95f8-88e6f7adf750" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your comments by hand to: </p><p> <em>Subcouncil 10 offices </em> <br> <em>Khayelitsha Training Centre </em> <br> <em>Cnr of Lwandle and Phendula Crescents </em> <br> <em>Khayelitsha</em></p> <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> 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.<br></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><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquires:</p><p> <em>Email:<br> <a href="mailto:transport.news@capetown.gov.za">transport.news@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p><p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CityofCTAlerts" target="_blank">@CityofCTAlerts<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> for the latest updates.</p>

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Makhaza Bus Facility Draft Concept Design Plan

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