| Comment on the proposed construction of universally accessible non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Mitchells Plain | Comment on the proposed construction of universally accessible non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Mitchells Plain | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass5C9156D8C80F4DDAB3E341F5EC7011CC"><p>The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate intends to construct NMT infrastructure (sidewalks and cycle lanes) in Mitchells Plain, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<h4>The scope of the project will include:</h4><ul><li>Upgrading and maintaining NMT facilities and ensuring facilities are universally accessible. </li><li>Upgrading and installing dropped kerbs and tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired. </li><li>Upgrading pedestrian crossings by shortening the crossing distances, improving signage and road markings. </li></ul><p>The new infrastructure will have a significant impact on improving road safety for both pedestrians and cyclists. </p><p>In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposed NMT infrastructure.</p><h4>Access the draft designs:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/MP-NMT-Civil-layouts-1.zip" target="_blank">Civil layouts: Part 1</a> (Zip file, 578 KB)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/MP-NMT-Civil-layouts-2.zip" target="_blank">Civil layouts: Part 2</a> (Zip file, 185 MB)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/MP-NMT-Civil-layouts-3.zip" target="_blank">Civil layouts: Part 3</a> (Zip file, 94.1 MB)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/MP-NMT-Electrical.zip" target="_blank">Electrical</a> (Zip file, 1.93 MB)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/MP-NMT-Landscape.zip" target="_blank">Landscape</a> (Zip file, 13.7 MB)</li></ul>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Information days</h2></span>
<p>Attend an information day to submit your comments and find out more about the proposed NMT infrastructure:</p><table style="width:550px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:164px;">Date</th><th style="width:116px;">Time</th><th style="width:184px;">Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:164px;">16 September 2025</td><td style="width:116px;">15:00 – 18:00</td><td style="width:184px;">Tafelsig Hall, 115 Kilimanjaro Street, Tafelsig</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:164px;">17 September 2025</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:116px;">15:00 – 18:00</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:184px;">Oliefantshoek Community Centre, Cnr of Bokkeveld Avenue and Oliefantshoek Streets, Tafelsig</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:164px;">25 September 2025</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:116px;">15:00 – 18:00</td><td rowspan="1" style="width:184px;">Rocklands Civic Centre, Lancaster Road, Rocklands</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments and objections from
<strong>16 September – 17 October 2025</strong>. </p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments, inputs or recommendations via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=2f02e951-0b8d-46fe-a287-f916659a67e5" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Delivery </strong><br> Deliver your comments by hand to one of the facilities below:
<strong></strong></p><table style="width:542px;height:389px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:195px;">Office/facility</th><th>Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:195px;"><strong>Public Participation Unit</strong></td><td>Third Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8001</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Subcouncil 12 and 17</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Lentegeur Administrative Building, Cnr of Melkbos and Merrydale Rds, Lentegeur</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Strandfontein Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Cnr of Welgelegen Rd and Dennegeur Ave, Strandfontein</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Rocklands Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Civic Centre, Cnr of Park Avenue and Spine Rd, Rocklands</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Westridge Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Civic Centre, Westpoort Road, Westridge</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Tafelsig Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Cnr of Kilimanjaro and Pyrenees streets, Tafelsig</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:195px;"><strong>Town Centre Library</strong></td><td rowspan="1">Mitchells Plain Town Centre, Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain</td></tr></tbody></table><span>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span>
<h4>Anathi Dywili</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9825</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:anathi.dywili@capetown.gov.za">anathi.dywili@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us </h2></span>
<p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>George Links</h4><p>
<em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za">RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><p> Follow us on X
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