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Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

<p>The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site. The quarry is located along Strand Street and borders the historic Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant. The intention is to transform the quarry site into a multi-use community precinct that integrates sports, culture, economic activities and tourism in a unique setting. Once fully developed, the site must benefit the local communities and Capetonians for generations to come. The closing date for comments is 30 May 2025. The land use application include the consolidation, subdivision, and rezoning of certain City-owned erven to obtain development rights for the proposal, as well as application for consent uses and departures.</p>

<p></p><span><p style="text-align:justify;">The Strand Street Quarry is one of three quarries in the Bo-Kaap, and a National Heritage Site. Located between Strand Street and the Bo-Kaap, it has always been a key strategic site and asset, but unfortunately, has been left derelict and underutilised for decades. In fact, multiple local governments have been working on studies, assessments and development proposals since 1976 with no tangible results. <br> <br>The site consists of a portion of the remainder of Erf 367, Erf 617 and some unregistered state land. To the east of the site is Strand Street; to the west is Tana Baru cemetery; and to the south is Jami’a Masjid.<br> <br>‘We have been collaborating with the local community and stakeholders since 2023 on a shared vision for this important site. I am elated to say that we have now reached a pivotal moment where the land use application for the proposed redevelopment is advertised in terms of the City’s Municipal Planning By-law. The application makes provision for phased implementation over time, and by different role-players. I encourage residents and interested parties to submit their comments. We are eager to receive your input as part of this statutory process,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews. </p><div style="text-align:justify;"> </div><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img" style="text-align:justify;"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Strand%20Street%20Quarry%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /> </figure><p><div style="text-align:justify;">How did we get to this point:<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">In March 2023, the City initiated a due diligence investigation and concept design process for the Strand Street Quarry in collaboration with a collective of community representatives, City professionals, and stakeholders at co-design workshops.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The first draft concept design was advertised for public comment in November 2023.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">An application was made for environmental authorisation to undertake activities listed in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 as amended (GNR 326 of 2017)</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">In August 2024, we invited interested and affected parties to comment on the draft Basic Assessment Report.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The Heritage Impact Assessment for the proposed redevelopment was tabled for decision at the Heritage Western Cape Impact Assessment Committee (IACOM) on 22 January 2025.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Following the conclusion of the abovementioned public participation process related to the heritage impact assessment and environmental impact assessment, all reports were finalised and submitted to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for a decision on the environmental authorisation application.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The proposed Strand Street Quarry redevelopment project also includes a Living Heritage investigation, which was conducted in unison with the draft Concept Design process in 2023.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The project collected and recorded the oral histories and intangible cultural heritage and social history of the Bo-Kaap community, particularly their connection to the quarry site and broader surrounding area.</div></li></ul> <br>‘When we started with the concept design process for the Strand Street Quarry in March 2023, we made the commitment to build partnerships with the impacted communities, and to be inclusive. City officials asked these representatives what do you need, how can the quarry site be developed to meet these needs, and how can we collaborate on a project that will uplift the wider area, and give you hope?<br> <br>‘Thus, the land use application is based on the vision that we crafted in collaboration with the directly affected communities with the intention to deliver a fully developed site that will benefit Capetonians for generations to come. <br> <br>‘I want to thank the civic associations, sporting groups, community organisations and residents for the time they set aside for the collaboration, and for the trust they put in us and this ongoing process. Obtaining public comment on the planning application is a crucial step in our ongoing engagements to make this facility a reality,’ said Alderman Andrews. <br> <br>How to comment on the land use application:<br>• Go to <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay/">www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay/</a> <br>• Send an email to <a href="mailto:comments_objections.tablebay@capetown.gov.za">comments_objections.tablebay@capetown.gov.za</a> <br>• The closing date for submissions is 30 May 2025 <br> <br>All of the relevant documents related to the proposed redevelopment are available on the City’s website at this link: Redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry, Cape Town<br> <br>The application can be viewed during office hours at the office of the District Manager on the 2nd floor; Media City, corner of Hertzog Boulevard and Heerengracht, Cape Town, on weekdays from 08:00 to 14:30. Arrange an appointment via email: <a href="mailto:Tablebay.hub@capetown.gov.za">Tablebay.hub@capetown.gov.za</a> <br> <br>Caption: The photo depicts the Strand Street Quarry site. <br> <br> <br>End<br></div></p></span>

2025-04-16T22:00:00Z

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