Partial closure of Muizenberg Beach until further notice
12 December 2022
As a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that a section of Muizenberg Beach on the False Bay coastline is temporarily closed to the public from today, Monday 12 December 2022, until further notice.
The temporary closure is due to an electrical failure at Clifton Road sewer pump station caused by a faulty ultrasonic device impacting on the mouth of the Zandvlei. The issue at the pump station has since been resolved and the pump station is operating normally.
Various City departments have been activated to respond to this incident, including repairing the fault at the pump station.
As a precaution, City Health has advised that the beach be closed between Muizenberg Pavilion and Sunrise Beach until further notice.
City Health will be taking water samples on a daily basis for water quality testing until such time as the levels are within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by the National Water Quality Guidelines.
In the meantime, the public is advised to avoid contact with the water until further notice.
This is a precaution as contact with the water could result in potential gastro-intestinal issues and therefore any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.
Health Warning signage has been erected, advising the public of the situation.
We appreciate the public's cooperation during this time.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
