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    City starts with new sidewalk construction in Pelican Park

    City starts with new sidewalk construction in Pelican Park

    06 August 2026

    These new sidewalks in Pelican Park form part of the City’s ongoing investment in improving pedestrian infrastructure

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

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

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 22 December 2025

    19 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    City brings recycling to more doorsteps in the south

    06 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is extending its Think Twice programme

    City commences with roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    City commences with roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    30 September 2025

    roadworks in Strandfontein and Pelican Heights

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

    11 September 2025

    Nearly 200 learners attended the workshops from five high schools in Pelican Park, Steenberg, Bernadino Heights, Saxonsea and Robinvale.

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    Cape Flats water plant wins top international architecture honours

    07 July 2025

    The state-of-the-art AWRP is one of the key facilities in implementing the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s New Water Programme.

    Newlands reservoir gets its annual clean

    Newlands reservoir gets its annual clean

    15 May 2025

    The City is in the final stretch of completing the cleaning of Newlands Reservoir as part of its annual proactive water maintenance programme.

    Work at Cape Flats Advanced Water Reclamation Plant halfway there

    Work at Cape Flats Advanced Water Reclamation Plant halfway there

    15 April 2025

    The City’s first Advanced Water Reclamation Plant (AWRP) is on track with the civil works completed in December 2024.

    Road resurfacing in Eagle Park (Pelican Park)

    Road resurfacing in Eagle Park (Pelican Park)

    31 March 2025

    Roadworks along Candelabra Crescent, Shoveller Road, Sparrowhawk Road, Partridge Road, Moorhen Road, Haroon Street and more...

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    20 February 2025

    Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

    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).

    City rolls up sleeves for World Wetlands Day

    City rolls up sleeves for World Wetlands Day

    18 February 2025

    City’s Biodiversity Management Branch and the City’s River Wardens rolled up their sleeves securing pathways and clearing up pollution and invasive vegetation within the surrounding area on the eastern shore of the Zeekoevlei section of False Bay Nature Reserve

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Pelican Park next week

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Pelican Park next week

    31 January 2025

    The City’s Mobile Office will be providing municipal services at the Pelican Park Hall on Thursday, 6 February 2025.

    Weekend overnight critical electricity upgrades in Area South

    Weekend overnight critical electricity upgrades in Area South

    21 November 2024

    ​The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department advises residents of critical overhead infrastructure upgrades scheduled for the city’s Area South this weekend

    Lotus River Library celebrates 40th birthday

    Lotus River Library celebrates 40th birthday

    18 November 2024

    The library is one of 101 operated by the City of Cape Town, catering to 36 689 patrons.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 November to 8 November 2024

    01 November 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    City advises of new date for critical electricity work in Area South, no supply disruption expected

    City advises of new date for critical electricity work in Area South, no supply disruption expected

    31 October 2024

    It is important to note that residents will have electricity supply while the work is being carried out

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

    25 October 2024

    The Wallacedene Gateway Market, at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak Roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, involves the construction of infrastructure, including water and electricity connections.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 October to 31 October 2024

    25 October 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    Reminder: City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    23 October 2024

    CANCELLED: Residents in Area South are advised that planned critical electricity infrastructure upgrade work which was to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to upcoming inclement weather and the impact wet windy weather has on performing electrical work safely. The City will advise residents regarding the new date for the work in due course.

    City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    City advises of critical electricity infrastructure upgrade in Area South

    17 October 2024

    CANCELLED: Residents in Area South are advised that planned critical electricity infrastructure upgrade work which was to take place this weekend has been cancelled due to upcoming inclement weather and the impact wet windy weather has on performing electrical work safely. The City will advise residents regarding the new date for the work in due course.

    Temporary road closure in Lotus River due to work on Cape Flats Bulk Sewer

    Temporary road closure in Lotus River due to work on Cape Flats Bulk Sewer

    23 September 2024

    Work on the City’s Cape Flats Bulk Sewer Rehabilitation project is currently under way in Lotus River and surrounding areas.

    City allocates R55m to expedite trench reinstatements following water infrastructure repairs

    City allocates R55m to expedite trench reinstatements following water infrastructure repairs

    06 September 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is allocating R55 million this financial year to expedite trench reinstatements following water infrastructure repairs.

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to encourage development of affordable rental accommodation

    01 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

    31 July 2024

    ​Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.

    Mission completed

    Mission completed

    27 June 2024

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced six valves along the Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    City reaches halfway mark in 72-hour operation for proactive essential maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    25 June 2024

    ​The proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is progressing well as the City’s transversal efforts are more than 38 hours into the three-day operation

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 27 June

    21 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    What you need to know: 72-hour disruption for maintenance on Cape Flats water network

    20 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake a 72-hour operation from Monday, 24 June, until Wednesday, 26 June, which will affect the Cape Flats. This will result in several areas having no water during this time.

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    19 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making significant progress with South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade of its kind, rehabilitating 28km of bulk sewer pipelines.

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    Improving Informal Trade in Cape Town

    20 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is committed to fostering economic inclusivity and growth, particularly in the informal economy which employs over 230 000 Capetonians.

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    12 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to remind organisations with an interest in the City’s nature reserves to apply for membership of the Protected Area Advisory Committees

    Learners scope out potential future options

    Learners scope out potential future options

    29 April 2024

    The expos targeted Grade 9 to 12 learners from 11 high schools in the southern suburbs, with 38 exhibitors who talked them through various career options.

    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.

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    Residents in the south advised of water disruption following leak in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood

    21 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood. Read for more details including the list of affected areas.

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    15 April 2024

    The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves.

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    Council approves subsidies for micro-developers in lower income areas

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Council has adopted the creation of a Development Charges Fund to support micro-developers building affordable housing in lower income communities.

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    Have your say on traffic calming measures in the southern region

    28 March 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites community members in the southern region of Cape Town to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in their respective areas.

    Visitors encouraged to come enjoy expanded picnic area at Rondevlei

    Visitors encouraged to come enjoy expanded picnic area at Rondevlei

    04 December 2023

    Unveiled the newly expanded picnic area at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.

    Newlands Reservoir’s chlorination plants get a facelift

    Newlands Reservoir’s chlorination plants get a facelift

    03 December 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently invested R2,1 million to refurbish three chlorination plants at Newlands Reservoir in three months.

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