City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View
07 May 2025
The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline. As part of the City’s project recovery plan, work on the new walkway, parking areas and infrastructure refurbishment has officially recommenced. The City is committed to enhancing this popular public space and can assure residents that the project is now moving forward with a renewed focus to ensure timely completion.
‘I am excited to hear that this vital and much anticipated upgrade project is moving forward again. We aim to enhance the area’s natural assets, public amenities and coastal infrastructure to cater to the thousands who use and enjoy this beautiful space.
‘I want to thank the local residents, businesses in the surrounding area and visitors for their patience and support. We understand the frustration caused by the delays. With reliable contractors now in place and clear timelines established, we are confident that the project is firmly back on track to completion. The public should begin to see significant progress on the various sites this month. The work will be visible, and every effort is being made to complete the work efficiently. Your continued understanding is valued as we work to deliver a revitalised space that will benefit the entire community,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.
Progress
The rehabilitation of the dune cordon along the beachfront was completed in June 2024 and we are now in the adaptive management phase to ensure the dunes remain effectively stabilised. This includes ongoing efforts to maintain wind nets and vegetation until it is in a balanced state. The re-profiled dunes offer multiple environmental benefits that are visible today, such as:
Framing the spectacular view of Table Mountain
Opening previously unusable recreational space
Acting as a natural soft coastal defense
Optimising maintenance
Reducing sand accumulation on nearby infrastructure, including parking areas, walkways, roadways and buildings
However, the civil works component of the project, which includes the construction of coastal walkways, new and refurbished ablution facilities and upgrades to parking areas, encountered significant delays in 2024. Unfortunately, the contractor’s performance did not meet expectations, which led to the termination of the contract in November 2024.
To move forward, the City’s Coastal Management Branch has developed a Project Recovery Plan. This plan includes the restructuring of the project to ensure a more efficient and timely delivery of the remaining works. The works have been divided into manageable packages as outlined below:
Works Package 1: Beach access, fencing, storm water Infrastructure, and the Bokkomsbaai (i.e.White Waters) parking area
Repairs/Refurbishment of all beach access points and staircases
Repairs/Refurbishment of the existing timber fencing along the beachfront
Refurbishment of storm water outlets and retaining structures
Completion of the remaining civil works at the Bokkombaai parking area
Works Package 2: Parking areas and walkways
Construction of a new parking area opposite Visagie Street
Construction and refurbishment of parking areas along Beach Boulevard
Modification and refurbishment of parking areas along Otto du Plessis Drive (between Marine Circle and Perlemoen Street)
Construction of a new 2km, 4m-wide, walkway along the beachfront, stretching from Marine Circle to Perlemoen Street
Restoration of the existing walkway from Marine Circle to Dolphin Beach
Works Package 3: Ablution facilities
Construction of a new ablution facility between Shell and Seal Roads
Renovation of the old tourism office to house a second ablution facility south of Marine Circle
Refurbishment of the Bokkombaai ablution facility
Next Steps
As part of the Project Recovery Plan, the new contractors were appointed in March 2025 to address Works Packages 1 and 2.
Construction planning, authorisations, and site preparations have started recently in the Bokkombaai parking area and work at the new parking area at the intersection of Marine Drive and Visagie Street is to start soon.
Construction in these specific areas is scheduled to be completed by July 2025. Further updates will follow as the contractor progresses.
The overall construction, which will include Works Package 3, is expected to be completed by November 2026. Most of the invasive civil related construction work which would likely cause the largest disruption, is anticipated to conclude by April 2026.
Access during Construction
While construction progresses, the public will still have access to the beach. However, areas under construction will be closed off for safety, with the necessary pedestrian or vehicle traffic diversions implemented. To minimise disruption, the project will be carried out in phases, with efforts made to reduce the impact on residents and visitors as much as possible.
The public is reminded to keep dogs on a lead, to adhere to the signage on site (incl. construction signage) and to only access the beach via designated access pathways.
The Table View beachfront offers a stunning view of Table Mountain and is a beloved destination for both kite surfers and beachgoers alike. Its popularity among locals and visitors makes it one of the most frequented spots on the coast.
This ongoing upgrade project spans a 3km stretch of the coastline from Dolphin Beach in the south to Bokkomsbaai in the north.
Caption: The above images are an artist’s impression of what portions of the upgraded Table View beachfront will look like once fully implemented and vegetation is established.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
