| Comment on the draft amendment report for the Sand and Langevlei project | Comment on the draft amendment report for the Sand and Langevlei project | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass9DAACDC98FE64A6C9FC7176200ED6587"><p>We invite you to comment on the draft amendment report for the Sand and Langevlei Canals project.</p></div> | <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2><p>The City’s
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/liveable-urban-waterways">Liveable Urban Waterways (LUW) Programme</a> and associated waterway rehabilitation projects aim to transform our neglected waterways into safe and attractive bodies of water that have a healthy ecology and provide a positive impact to the surrounding communities.</p><p>The Sand and Langevlei Canals in Coniston Park, Retreat forms part of the LUW Programme. It is one of the five proposed projects in the Sand Catchment for returning the waterway to a more natural state through: </p><ul><li>decanalising sections of the canals, </li><li>placement of additional waste interceptors, and </li><li>reinstating wetland areas. </li></ul><p>This will improve the ecosystem functioning of the entire system. In addition, we will add value by creating an urban green space for the surrounding community. </p><p>The project falls within the
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves/Zandvlei%20Estuary%20Nature%20Reserve">Zandvlei Nature Reserve</a>.</p><p>The City’s Catchment, Stormwater and, River Management Branch is applying for a Part 2 amendment application in terms of Regulation 31 of the EIA regulations, 2014 (as amended). </p><p>The purpose of the amendment application is to amend the scope of the valid Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the proposed rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals Confluence, Coniston Park, Retreat. An EA was granted for the project, and the proposed amendment entails the relocation of the waste interceptor to a new location.</p><p>The proposed location for the waste interceptor is Erf 136064 located at 563 Military Road, Steenberg.</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 relating to the amended report. </p><p>Visit
<a href="https://lukhozi-my.sharepoint.com/personal/n_ritsch_lukhozi_co_za/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=/personal/n_ritsch_lukhozi_co_za/Documents/LCE%20Website%20Public%20Documents/1699-037%20Sand%20Langevlei%20Project&viewid=b9e3a451-df5f-4122-8f2a-1c6c2760c96b" target="_blank">www.lukhozi.co.za</a><i class="icon link-external"></i> to access the draft amendment report.</p><p>You can also access the information at
<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/meet-the-city/city-council/Find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil">Subcouncil offices</a>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Open house</h2><p>Join us to discuss the project, access informational material and provide your input:</p><table style="width:590px;"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Time</th><th colspan="1">Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>11 June 2026</td><td>18:00 - 20:00</td><td colspan="1">Coniston Park Hall, Military Road, Coniston Park</td></tr></tbody></table>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from
<strong>25 May – 30 June 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments and recommendations via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=ac4231e4-b051-4133-a484-99dcda12a9ca" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your comments by hand to:</p><p>
<em>
<strong>For attention: Natalie Ritsch </strong><br> Lukhozi Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
<br> Office 301A<br>3rd Floor Tijgerpark
<br> 3 Willie van Schoor Drive
<br>Bellville
<br>7530 </em></p><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.</p></div></div><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Natalie Ritsch</h4><p>
<em> Telephone:<br><a>021 686 2550</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:n.ritsch@lukhozi.co.za">n.ritsch@lukhozi.co.za</a> </em></p><h4>Public Participation Unit</h4><p>
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