Reminder of open house meeting about Strandfontein coastal node development
15 April 2024
The City is hosting an open house meeting on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, about the environmental impact assessment related to the proposed Strandfontein coastal node development. This is a reminder to the public to attend.
In November 2022, the City of Cape Town called on residents to comment on our proposal to develop the neglected and underused Strandfontein coastal resort area into a mixed use urban node development with residential and commercial opportunities, inclusive of recreational facilities such as picnic areas, walkways, and terraces.
Taking into account public comments, the City revised some of the proposals. We are now calling on the public to participate in the Environmental Impact Assessment process that is required as part of the approvals needed for the proposed development.
The Strandfontein coastal node is located on the False Bay coastline at the southern end of Strandfontein Road, to the north of the tidal pool and pavilion, and east of Fisherman's Lane. It is approximately 26 ha in extent.
'A lot of planning and community participation have already happened around the proposals for Strandfontein, and now the immediate community and other interested parties have another opportunity to submit comments on how the proposed development will impact the coastal and natural environment. The National Environmental Management Act requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for this coastal site given that the proposed development falls within 100m of the high water mark. This is a very important process and I encourage residents to participate and please attend the open house meeting,' said the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.
All are invited to attend the open house to learn more about the proposed development:
- On Wednesday, 17 April 2024
- Attend any time between 15:00 and 19:00
- At the Strandfontein Community Hall
How to participate and comment
- Register as an interested and affected party by sending an email to comments@infinityenv.co.za or
- Send a WhatsApp message to 060 524 7676
- Read the background information document about the proposed Strandfontein Coastal Urban Node Development online at www.infinityenv.co.za/strandfontein
- The closing date for comments is 6 May 2024
The proposed development framework for the Strandfontein coastal urban node includes:
- residential and retail opportunities, including possible conference and hotel facilities
- recreational facilities, including a picnic area, walkways, and terraces
- a public space to accommodate markets
- to retain the natural wetland areas
- to rehabilitate the natural environment through stabilising the dune area, among others
'The proposed development will occur mainly on the northern, western, and central sections of the site; the eastern section is preserved for biodiversity and the southern section includes the Strandfontein Pavilion and tidal pool.
'Our intention is to create a high quality coastal urban node; a destination that will attract economic opportunities, assist with job creation and economic growth, together with the provision of well-located residential opportunities. Same as other areas along our coastline, we want to see a Strandfontein that is used and enjoyed by local residents and visitors all-year round. At the same time, we have to ensure the proposed development is sustainable and sensitive to our coastal and natural environment,' said Alderman Andrews.
The City appointed an independent environmental consultant to undertake the EIA related to the proposed development and required statutory processes.
Caption: The map indicates the site location of the proposed development of the Strandfontein coastal urban node. Residents are invited to the open house on 17 April 2024, register as interested parties, peruse the proposal and submit comments by 6 May 2024.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office
