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    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

    22 June 2026

    ​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

    City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    21 June 2026

    The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

    24 May 2026

    ​The City wants to inform the public that the dredging of Zeekoevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve is progressing well

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

    16 May 2026

    One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

    17 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    City engages plans to enhance the Adderley Street Flower Market

    20 March 2026

    The time has come to upgrade the market site and ensure proper trading security.

    Construction of pedestrian footways in Bellville, Uitzicht, Eversdal and Peerless Park West

    Construction of pedestrian footways in Bellville, Uitzicht, Eversdal and Peerless Park West

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced with the construction of pedestrian footways along several road segments to improve safety and accessibility for residents

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    New homes for Freedom Park beneficiaries

    18 December 2025

    This project stands as a shining example of what is possible when communities and the City work together

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to continue with extended working hours

    07 December 2025

    The dredging of Storm Bay will continue until 19 December 2025, with work resuming on 5 January 2026.

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    01 December 2025

    The City will be investing R600 000 into the following initiatives this financial year.

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation project now completed

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation project now completed

    01 December 2025

    ‘The Kloof Road slope stabilisation project was initiated after a section of the embankment below Nettleton Road in Clifton collapsed in July 2020

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    Residents advised of roadworks in Cape Town City Centre, District Six, Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland

    06 November 2025

    roadworks in the Cape Town City Centre; District Six; Bo-Kaap and Paarden Eiland areas

    Kewtown sewer network gets multi-million rand makeover

    Kewtown sewer network gets multi-million rand makeover

    25 September 2025

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protect communities, rivers, and the coastline from pollution

    Rehabilitation of roads in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    Rehabilitation of roads in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    11 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users, businesses and the broader public of roadworks in Ottery and Schaapkraal

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    Mayor marks historic environmental protection progress at recreational vleis

    08 September 2025

    We pledged to restore the City’s waterways and it is a joy to witness critical milestones at two of our recreational vleis today.

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    City to continue tackling chemicals of emerging concern in coastal environment

    22 August 2025

    The City presented the latest performance and environmental monitoring results for the three marine outfalls today, Friday 22 August 2025.

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    17 August 2025

    ​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    22 July 2025

    The City’s Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch initiated repair works following the collapse of the canal wall during inclement weather in July 2024.

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation work on track

    Kloof Road slope stabilisation work on track

    10 July 2025

    This slope stabilisation work became necessary after a section of the embankment below Nettleton Road in Clifton collapsed in July 2020

    City assesses flooding pressure points in Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis

    City assesses flooding pressure points in Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis

    02 July 2025

    Bishop Lavis and Bonteheuwel have been flagged as red zones due to the ongoing challenges

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    The danger of missing manhole covers

    26 June 2025

    Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    Inclement weather may impact cemetery operations

    26 June 2025

    Experience has shown that consistent rainfall and/or periods of heavy downpours cause the water table level to rise

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Eikendal

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Eikendal

    17 June 2025

    Roadworks along Voortrekker Road from Fairfield Road to Botfontein Road in Eikendal start today, 17 June 2025

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    17 June 2025

    Roadworks along Botfontein Road between Voortrekker Road and Maroela Road in Kraaifontein start today, 17 June 2025

    City working to resume Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton

    City working to resume Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton

    02 June 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton

    Assembling of Zeekoevlei dredger under way

    Assembling of Zeekoevlei dredger under way

    19 May 2025

    All is on track for the dredging of Zeekoevlei to commence by mid-June 2025

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to start in June

    Dredging of Zeekoevlei to start in June

    14 May 2025

    The dredging of Zeekoevlei will commence in June 2025. The project team is making great progress with the preparations

    Slope stabilisation work on the go on Kloof Road

    Slope stabilisation work on the go on Kloof Road

    13 May 2025

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has commenced its slope stabilisation work along Kloof Road in Clifton.

    Roadworks in Schaapkraal

    Roadworks in Schaapkraal

    29 April 2025

    The City of Cape Town has commenced with roadworks along 8th, 9th and 10th Avenue in Schaapkraal.

    Vandalism and illegal dumping contributes to flooding in the City

    Vandalism and illegal dumping contributes to flooding in the City

    14 April 2025

    Vandalism and illegal dumping- flooding

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    Preparations under way for dredging of Zeekoevlei

    25 March 2025

    Zeekoevlei is located in the False Bay Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site of international importance for wetlands.

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    06 March 2025

    The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

    19 February 2025

    Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

    Roadworks along Hospital Bend

    Roadworks along Hospital Bend

    16 January 2025

    The City would like to advise members of the public of intended road resurfacing along Hospital Bend.

    Help prevent sewer surprises this festive season

    Help prevent sewer surprises this festive season

    17 December 2024

    ​As the city warms up for summer, more people are out and about, and spaces such as our beaches become a hive of activity

    Kewtown’s sewer pipes get a R6m upgrade

    Kewtown’s sewer pipes get a R6m upgrade

    24 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is accelerating its sewer and water pipe replacement efforts

    Road resurfacing of Settlers Way and Hospital Bend commences tonight

    Road resurfacing of Settlers Way and Hospital Bend commences tonight

    14 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises of roadworks on Settlers Way and Hospital Bend along both carriageways

    Copious amounts of waste has Soet River in a chokehold

    Copious amounts of waste has Soet River in a chokehold

    18 September 2024

    To bolster its existing cleaning interventions, the City of Cape Town has collated the Soet River Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP), which outlines multi-pronged efforts to help tackle chronic waste in a section of the Soet River flowing through Lwandle and Nomzamo in Strand. Due to ongoing illegal dumping, this section of the river unfortunately remains filled with solid waste, despite cleaning interventions by the City’s Water and Sanitation and Urban Waste Management Directorates.

    Lane diversions to accommodate MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road

    Lane diversions to accommodate MyCiTi construction work along Turfhall Road

    13 September 2024

    City's Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with major construction work along Turfhall Road (M24) from the intersection with the M5 freeway in the west to the intersection with Castor and Benona Roads in the east.

    Vandalism and theft costs City R12 million to replace sewer drain covers

    Vandalism and theft costs City R12 million to replace sewer drain covers

    11 September 2024

    Replacing manhole covers is essential to ensuring public safety for vehicles, pedestrians and infrastructure integrity.

    New stormwater infrastructure in Khayelitsha to reduce risk of flooding

    New stormwater infrastructure in Khayelitsha to reduce risk of flooding

    03 September 2024

    The City of Cape Town recommends that road users consider alternative routes where possible, and to be cautious while work is under way, to lower their speed and pay attention to road signs.

    Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

    Catchment Management Forum to reinforce health of the Diep River

    25 August 2024

    The City joined the newly established Diep River Catchment Management Forum for a walk along the Diep River on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.

    Govan Mbeki Road undergoing major facelift as part of MyCiTi service roll-out

    Govan Mbeki Road undergoing major facelift as part of MyCiTi service roll-out

    21 August 2024

    The construction work is taking place along Govan Mbeki Road (M9) between the intersection with Heinz Road and just west of NY72 Road.

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