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    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    City’s Carbon-Smart Programme creating jobs and upskilling women

    26 May 2026

    On Friday, 22 May 2026, International Biodiversity Day, the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Department held its annual Carbon-Smart Skills Development Programme graduation ceremony

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    Water Warriors partner with City, remove 80 bags of waste from the Diep River

    15 April 2026

    The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    City calls on residents to help with history of Miller’s Point

    16 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point

    Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

    Road resurfacing in Belgravia well on track

    04 March 2026

    Councillor Rob Quintas went out to Belgravia to see the excellent progress being made by the City’s Roads Infrastructure Management team yesterday

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive

    Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive

    05 February 2026

    The City is busy with a pilot project to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive.

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems

    02 February 2026

    'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    Less is more for Miller’s Point

    27 January 2026

    Nearly 500 residents participated in the City’s online survey about Miller’s Point

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    New Mamre EPWP and Community Development Hub brings services closer to residents

    13 November 2025

    The City has launched a new Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and Community Development Worker (CDW) Hub in Mamre.

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    Tell us more about your vision for Miller’s Point

    04 November 2025

    long-term vision for the Miller’s Point coastal resort

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    28 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has announced the latest rollout of the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme.

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    Annual beach lowering at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach

    25 September 2025

    The City will commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, if all goes as planned

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    Table View Beachfront upgrades gaining good momentum

    04 September 2025

    Table View Beachfront upgrades

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    Cape Town hosts historic first Metro Mayors’ meeting

    27 August 2025

    Cape Town is proud to host this first meeting and I hope this will become a more regular engagement

    Eastern parking area at Muizenberg beachfront open again to public

    Eastern parking area at Muizenberg beachfront open again to public

    19 August 2025

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails major upgrades to public amenities and replacing the aged seawalls

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    11 August 2025

    This investment made during the 2024/2025 financial year is a key part of ensuring reliable, efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services citywide.

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

    07 August 2025

    Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025

    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.

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    City joins Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition to weather impacts of climate change

    10 June 2025

    Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition launch-City of Cape Town, presented unique challenges, innovative responses

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    City teams up with community groups to support water and sanitation solutions

    19 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate celebrated a significant milestone to recognise 11 organisations who will be receiving part of R3,4 million grant funding

    City resumes beachfront upgrade construction works in Table View

    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.

    Upgrade of Fynbos Dam in Majik Forest restarts soon

    Upgrade of Fynbos Dam in Majik Forest restarts soon

    27 March 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is investing about R5,5 million into this upgrade project, which aims to assist water flow from the dam through the spillway.

    City Symposium offers insights on future of workplaces and facilities using smart technologies

    City Symposium offers insights on future of workplaces and facilities using smart technologies

    20 March 2025

    ​Today, 20 March 2025, the City’s Facilities Management Department hosted the Smart and Future Facilities Management Symposium.

    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.

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    Shark Spotters on the go with baboons from tomorrow

    28 February 2025

    The CPBMJTT welcomes the Shark Spotters who will be implementing selected operational tasks under the banner of the Cape Baboon Partnership

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    Upgrade of Muizenberg beachfront commencing in February

    02 December 2024

    The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is one of the biggest capital projects the City’s Coastal Management branch will undertake in recent years

    City is asking promenade users for input on Sea Point sea wall this week

    City is asking promenade users for input on Sea Point sea wall this week

    27 November 2024

    We encourage the public to please take a few minutes while visiting the promenade this week to complete the survey and share your thoughts

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    Happy 100th birthday Scientific Services

    18 November 2024

    At a celebratory event on 8 November 2024, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked 100 years since the establishment of the Scientific Services branch in Athlone.

    Pilot project to trial sand management intervention at Baden Powell Drive

    Pilot project to trial sand management intervention at Baden Powell Drive

    13 November 2024

    A pilot project to trial the use of wind nets along Baden Powell Drive has started. It is to limit windblown sand

    City commences with maintenance works at the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility

    City commences with maintenance works at the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility

    11 November 2024

    ​The City’s Coastal Management Branch has commenced with repairs and construction to a section of the Simon’s Town Long Beach facility today, 11 November 2024

    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.

    Brand new high-tech trucks and vehicles added to Water and Sanitation’s fleet

    Brand new high-tech trucks and vehicles added to Water and Sanitation’s fleet

    02 September 2024

    ​Over R105 million was spent to purchase light motor vehicles, plant equipment and new specialised trucks as well as a mobile laboratory

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    Update on Disaster Management operations

    12 July 2024

    Assessments by the Disaster Risk Management Centre and Human Settlements Department to date indicate that just over 33 000 households have been affected across the metropole

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    City revolutionises Wayleave Process with innovative digital solution

    04 July 2024

    The City launched an online Wayleave Management System, shifting from an archaic paper based process to an efficient online system.

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    Comment on proposed Geelsloot Ponds upgrade in Somerset West

    02 July 2024

    The Catchment, Stormwater and River Management branch has begun public participation related to the multi-faceted Geelsloot Ponds upgrade.

    Plans in place for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals Confluence

    Plans in place for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals Confluence

    06 June 2024

    The project is currently in its design phase, with work scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    Renewable energy company’s new site signifies Atlantis’s clean, green investment opportunities

    24 May 2024

    Modulêr's new site has expanded to 4 000m², a significant increase from its initial 700m² when it opened its doors just two years ago.

    City invests R8,1 million in mechanical filtration screens at sewer pump stations

    City invests R8,1 million in mechanical filtration screens at sewer pump stations

    22 May 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to improve its sewer pump station infrastructure.

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    City starts with maintenance repair work of Sea Point sea wall

    City starts with maintenance repair work of Sea Point sea wall

    04 April 2024

    The City will be undertaking maintenance work on a section of the Sea Point sea wall between Rocklands beach and Norfolk Road in Sea Point, Cape Town.

    City shines light on Rondevlei this World Wetlands Day

    City shines light on Rondevlei this World Wetlands Day

    02 February 2024

    World Wetlands Day 2024

    Small Bay sea wall project making great progress

    Small Bay sea wall project making great progress

    01 February 2024

    ​The City’s Coastal Management Branch is progressing well with the reconstruction of the sea wall and repairing the adjacent roadway and sewer line at Small Bay in Bloubergstrand.

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    13 December 2023

    The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season

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