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    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    03 August 2026

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

     City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    21 July 2026

    The City is pleased to announce the commencement of a project to extend the very popular St James coastal walkway

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    First look at the newly commissioned Montague Bulk Sewer Upgrade

    09 July 2026

    As Cape Town continues to grow, we must stay ahead of the demand for reliable sanitation services

    Traffic lane switch on AZ Berman Drive as MyCiTi Phase 2A project reaches another milestone

    Traffic lane switch on AZ Berman Drive as MyCiTi Phase 2A project reaches another milestone

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate is continuing with transport infrastructure upgrades along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of the MyCiTi Phase 2A project

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    07 May 2026

    ​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    Construction work under way to improve pedestrian safety and traffic calming in Blaauwberg District

    07 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced with construction work to improve pedestrian walkways and the implementation of traffic calming measures at selected locations across the Blaauwberg District.

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    City advises of critical electricity upgrades in Plumstead, surrounds

    05 May 2026

    The City advises residents of Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    City considering appeal options on tariff ruling, modelling impact on households

    30 April 2026

    It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works for everyone

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    Road resurfacing under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Observatory, Epping Industrial and Woodstock

    24 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is revitalising key transport corridors with a comprehensive road resurfacing programme now under way in Mouille Point, District Six, Woodstock, Observatory, and Epping Industrial

    Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

    Road maintenance and resurfacing works under way in Ottery

    23 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced road resurfacing works along Ottery Road, New Ottery Road and Old Strandfontein Road in Ottery

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    City advises residents of critical electricity maintenance in Colorado Park

    16 April 2026

    The City advises Colorado Park residents of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on Friday, 24 April 2026

    Roadworks under way in Uitzicht, Durbanville, Eversdal Heights, Scottsville, Kenridge, Door de Kraal and Contermanskloof

    Roadworks under way in Uitzicht, Durbanville, Eversdal Heights, Scottsville, Kenridge, Door de Kraal and Contermanskloof

    14 April 2026

    ‘Residents, businesses and road users in the Uitzicht; Durbanville and surrounding areas can look forward to smoother road surfaces and improved safety once these roadworks are complete

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

    Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

    09 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, stakeholders, and interested and affected parties to get involved in the renewal and reshaping of Harrington Square

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    30 March 2026

    ​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    Repairs to damaged Kloof Road under way

    26 March 2026

    Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    24 March 2026

    The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    24 March 2026

    We aim to complete the road surfacing and the installation of stormwater infrastructure along these unmade roads in Hout Bay and Noordhoek by the end of June

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

    12 March 2026

    Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    Muizenberg beachfront upgrade progress report

    09 March 2026

    ​The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Langa area

    03 March 2026

    ​The City advises Langa residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    City intensifies MV electricity infrastructure maintenance in Maitland

    02 March 2026

    We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

    15 February 2026

    The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas

    City advises road users of urgent repairs to Stanhope bridge

    City advises road users of urgent repairs to Stanhope bridge

    28 January 2026

    ​The City regrets to inform road users that the Stanhope bridge in Claremont will only have one lane in each direction available to traffic until further notice

    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

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    Mayor opens R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics track

    27 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the major R30m upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium on 27 January

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    26 November 2025

    The City advises residents in parts of Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein of planned upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure repairs, which will be carried out on Monday, 1 December 2025

    MyCiTi service expansion making progress with widening of section of Wetton Road complete

    MyCiTi service expansion making progress with widening of section of Wetton Road complete

    29 October 2025

    The widening of Wetton Road (M9) in Wynberg from the intersection with Rosmead Avenue to the M5 bridge has been completed.

    City reminds residents of planned electricity supply maintenance in parts of Bellville

    City reminds residents of planned electricity supply maintenance in parts of Bellville

    17 October 2025

    The City advises residents in Bellville that the upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

    26 June 2025

    The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

    Bellville South substation and infrastructure upgrade

    Bellville South substation and infrastructure upgrade

    15 June 2025

    This investment aligns with our broader efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for both residents and businesses.

    Nooitgedacht’s water gets a fresh flow

    Nooitgedacht’s water gets a fresh flow

    03 June 2025

    This Nooitgedacht project is progressing well and is one of many happening simultaneously across the city.

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie

    30 May 2025

    ​The City advises residents in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    06 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress in reinstating pavements, driveways, and road curbs following urgent water infrastructure repairs

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    08 April 2025

    The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

    City replaces over 42 900 water meters for accurate billing

    City replaces over 42 900 water meters for accurate billing

    03 April 2025

    Since 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R131 million to replace and relocate 42 949 water meters at business and residential properties across Cape Town

    City to plant 115 new trees as part of roll-out of MyCiTi service in Claremont

    City to plant 115 new trees as part of roll-out of MyCiTi service in Claremont

    01 April 2025

    The construction work related to the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to Claremont commenced last month, including the setup of the contractor’s site camp.

    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 advises of upcoming critical electricity work in parts of Elsies River and Goodwood

    City advises of upcoming critical electricity work in parts of Elsies River and Goodwood

    26 March 2025

    ​The City advises residents in parts of Elsies River and Goodwood of an upcoming electricity supply interruption for essential High Voltage infrastructure maintenance

    City making great progress with major roadworks along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    City making great progress with major roadworks along Jakes Gerwel Drive

    26 March 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility recently went out to the Jakes Gerwel Drive project site where the City is currently rehabilitating a large section of the road.

    City’s R6 million Sea Point underground cabling project nears completion

    City’s R6 million Sea Point underground cabling project nears completion

    20 March 2025

    The City is pleased to announce that its R6 million underground electricity cabling project in a targeted area in Sea Point

    Resurfacing of various roads around Bellville

    Resurfacing of various roads around Bellville

    05 March 2025

    This routine maintenance work improves the experience for road users and helps us to keep Cape Town moving

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    26 February 2025

    The City’s three marine outfalls continue to operate largely within their infrastructural design and regulatory oversight parameters

    Active mobility corridor construction under way along Valley Road in Hout Bay

    Active mobility corridor construction under way along Valley Road in Hout Bay

    24 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise members of the public of intended roadworks on Valley Road and Westerford Way

    City invests over R6,7 million in Panorama sewer rehabilitation

    City invests over R6,7 million in Panorama sewer rehabilitation

    24 February 2025

    Work on the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s pipe replacement programme is accelerating, with multiple sewer and water pipe replacement projects progressing full steam ahead.

    Treated effluent irrigation to save millions of water litres at 120 recreation facilities

    Treated effluent irrigation to save millions of water litres at 120 recreation facilities

    04 February 2025

    About 2,5 million litres to 3,5 million litres of drinking water will be saved daily as treated effluent connections are commissioned at a number of City facilities.

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