Property Development Department projects
We facilitate property development projects, aimed at driving sustainable growth, creating vibrant communities, and enhancing the quality of life in Cape Town. Explore our key projects below.
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Portion of Erf 1, Roggebaai, Foreshore (Woodstock Parking)
Portion of Erf 1, Roggebaai, Foreshore, commonly referred to as the Woodstock Parking area, is a high-value under-utilised City-owned property located within the Cape Town Civic Centre precinct.
Strategically positioned within the Foreshore precinct of the Cape Town Central Business District, the site benefits from exceptional accessibility and connectivity. It is located in close proximity to key metropolitan transport infrastructure, including:
- the N1 and N2 national highways,
- Cape Town railway station,
- MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit services,
- minibus taxi facilities, and
- long-distance bus terminals.
The surrounding area is characterised by medium- to high-density commercial and residential developments and functions as a major administrative, economic and mobility hub within the city.
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Property details
- Property description: Erf 1 Roggebaai
- Location: 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore
- Size: 10 965 m²
- Current zoning: Utility
- Current usage: The site is currently utilised as an at-grade, open-air parking area for Council purposes and forms part of the City of Cape Town’s municipal corporate headquarters precinct
Project overview
The site has been identified through the City’s portfolio asset management strategy, which seeks to optimise and rationalise strategic under-utilised high-value capital assets that are surplus to municipal requirements. In this regard, the property presents an opportunity for redevelopment towards its highest and best use in support of broader economic growth, investment and spatial transformation objectives.
Planning informants, including the Table Bay District Plan and the Draft CBD Local Spatial Development Framework, support mixed-use intensification and higher-density development within the Foreshore and broader CBD, particularly in areas well served by public transport infrastructure. The redevelopment opportunity therefore aligns with the City’s objectives of promoting land use intensification, urban efficiency and sustainable infra, Foreshores tructure utilisation within the central city.The proposed redevelopment of the site represents an opportunity to unlock the potential of a well-located municipal asset, while contributing towards the continued regeneration and intensification of the Foreshore precinct.
Council approved the Authority to Advertise (ATA) in terms of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (MATR) on 27 May 2026 and the next step is to start the public participation process and the project packaging.
Project resources
Contact
Development Manager: Davina Piek
Email: Development.Woodstock@capetown.gov.za
Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome
The City’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct.
The Bellville Velodrome Precinct redevelopment will transform a strategic public asset into a world-class events hub and mixed-use destination, driving jobs, investment and long-term public benefit for the City and its communities.
Property details
The transaction comprises both a long-term lease and a sale component. The long-term lease includes Erven 41326 and 41327, which accommodate the Velodrome and Athletics Stadium. The sale component includes Erven 40819, 40820 and 40821, representing surrounding land parcels that will enable the broader mixed-use development.
- Location: Carl Cronje Drive, Bellville
- Size: 11,47 ha
- Current zoning: General Business Zone 3 (GB3) with consent use for place of assembly
- Current usage: The Bellville Velodrome, athletics stadium and track, parking and surrounding vacant land
Historical context
The Bellville Velodrome precinct has long been recognised as a strategically located public asset with the potential to play a catalytic role in Cape Town’s economic, sporting, events and urban future. Positioned within a key metropolitan node, the site presents a unique opportunity to unlock investment, support regeneration and expand access to high-quality sport, recreation and events infrastructure.
To realise this potential, the City initiated a competitive tender process aimed at leveraging private sector investment to unlock public benefit. This approach enables the redevelopment, upgrade and long-term management of the precinct in a financially sustainable manner, while retaining public ownership of key assets. It ensures that the Velodrome and Athletics Stadium continue to serve communities, while surrounding underutilised land is transformed into a vibrant mixed-use precinct.
Following a two-stage tender process, Council resolved on 28 October 2009 to approve the recommendation of the Bid Adjudication Committee and award Tender 22Q/2008/09 to the successful bidder.
The development is envisaged as a major mixed-use investment in Bellville, combining upgraded sport and events facilities with new commercial, hospitality, retail and residential opportunities. This will support job creation, attract significant private investment and strengthen Bellville’s role as an emerging secondary CBD, contributing to broader urban renewal in the area.
On 31 October 2019, Council granted final approval for the proposed transfer and granting of long-term rights to use, control or manage the identified erven for the purpose of implementing the tender. This approval was subsequently updated on 30 October 2020.
On 30 April 2026, Council approved amendments to previous Council resolutions to give further effect to the transaction.
Transaction overview
The Bellville Velodrome Precinct redevelopment is a long-term public private partnership initiative led by the City of Cape Town, representing the continuation and implementation of Tender 22Q/2008/09. The project aims to unlock the full potential of a strategically located site in Bellville through a balanced approach to public asset optimisation, economic development and sustained public benefit.
At its core, the redevelopment will transform the precinct into a vibrant, integrated mixed-use destination, combining sport, events, living, working and leisure. Supported by enhanced public spaces and significant infrastructure upgrades, the precinct is positioned to evolve into a dynamic hub and emerging secondary CBD within Bellville.
The development comprises two integrated components. The first is the redevelopment of identified vacant and underutilised land parcels into a mixed-use precinct, incorporating commercial, residential, hospitality and event related uses. This represents a substantial private sector investment and will support significant job creation while enabling a vibrant, accessible precinct with a 24-hour economy.
The second component relates to the Velodrome and Athletics Stadium. The City will retain ownership of these assets while granting long-term rights to upgrade, operate and maintain the facilities. Central to this is the investment by Big Concerts, supported by Live Nation International as a major shareholder, to transform the Velodrome into a world-class, multi-purpose indoor events venue.
This includes major upgrades to the Velodrome and Athletics Stadium, including the athletics track, ensuring continued community access while enabling the hosting of large-scale regional and international events. The broader development will also deliver associated infrastructure upgrades to support the long-term functionality and accessibility of the precinct.
Project objectives
The proposed redevelopment of the Bellville Athletics Track and Velodrome site seeks to unlock a strategically located, high-impact municipal asset through a structured public private development approach. The project supports the City’s economic growth mandate by enabling significant private sector investment, facilitating job creation, and generating long-term municipal revenue through land value realisation and lease income.
The initiative is strongly aligned with the City’s spatial and development policy framework. The site is identified within the Cape Town Municipal Spatial Development Framework as forming part of an important metropolitan node, with Bellville recognised as an emerging secondary CBD. It is further supported by the Northern District Plan, which promotes intensified mixed-use development, public transport accessibility and economic clustering within the Bellville area. The precinct is also designated as a New Development Area, supporting targeted investment, land use intensification and coordinated infrastructure provision to unlock long-term growth potential.
In addition, the project gives effect to key City programmes, including the Accelerated Land Release Initiative and the Land Packaging Programme, which are aimed at bringing well-located public land to market in a structured and strategic manner. Through coordinated interdepartmental processes and a market-ready approach, the Property Development Department is advancing a long-standing transaction to unlock the development potential of surplus land.
Collectively, these policy and programme alignments support the regeneration of the precinct, stimulate private investment, and promote a more integrated and inclusive urban environment. The redevelopment will contribute to a more efficient use of land, improved public infrastructure, and the creation of a vibrant mixed-use destination that supports both economic activity and community benefit.
Project outcomes
The Bellville Velodrome Precinct redevelopment is one of the most significant catalytic investment projects the City of Cape Town has advanced in recent years. It converts a strategically located but long-underutilised public asset into a high-value, mixed-use precinct that delivers meaningful and lasting benefit to residents, businesses and the broader Cape Town economy.
At the heart of the project is the transformation of the Velodrome into a modern, world-class, multi-purpose indoor events venue, operated by Big Concerts with the backing of Live Nation International. This positions Bellville as a premier destination for major regional and international concerts, conventions, exhibitions and sporting events, directly enhancing Cape Town’s competitiveness as an events and tourism city.
The Athletics Stadium will be comprehensively upgraded and will remain a publicly owned sporting facility, continuing to serve organised athletics, schools and community users. Improved track surfaces, upgraded spectator amenities and enhanced supporting infrastructure will ensure the stadium meets applicable standards and remains a valued community asset for the duration of the lease.
The broader mixed-use precinct development will introduce new commercial, retail, residential and hospitality uses into a node that the City’s spatial frameworks identify as an emerging secondary CBD. This scale of private sector investment will materially expand the municipal rates base, generate sustained service charge revenue and contribute to the long-term fiscal resilience of the City.
Beyond direct financials, the redevelopment is expected to act as a catalyst for broader precinct regeneration, attracting follow-on private investment, increasing footfall and economic activity in surrounding areas, and creating sustained employment across construction, hospitality, retail, events and property management sectors.
Critically, all of this is achieved without placing additional strain on municipal capital resources. The private sector partner funds, operates and maintains the facilities for the duration of the lease, while the City retains ownership of the land and all permanent improvements. This model demonstrates how well-structured public-private partnerships can deliver world-class infrastructure and long-term public benefit at no cost to the ratepayer.
Project resources
Contact
Development Manager: Grobler Basson
Email: development.velodrome@capetown.gov.za
Stikland Long-Distance Bus Terminal: Remainder of Erf 13601, Bellville
On 30 July 2025, Council approved the initiation of a public participation process to explore the proposed development of the Remainder of Erf 13601, Stikland, Bellville (Stikland Triangle site), into a long-distance bus terminal with supporting mixed-use components.
Project overview
The site measures approximately 9,73 hectares and is located at 21 La Belle Road, Stikland Industria. It is strategically positioned, bordered by Stikland Industria to the north, the Access City retail complex to the south, and the Stikland Cemetery to the west across La Belle Road.
It benefits from high visibility from the Strand Street intersection and experiences significant pedestrian traffic due to nearby retail activity. Regional connectivity is excellent, with convenient access to the R300 freeway via the Strand/Van Riebeeck and Bottelary interchanges. La Belle Road (a Class 2 major arterial) is planned for extension southward to connect with Robert Sobukwe E-W Drive, while the proposed Tienie Meyer Bypass—linking to Bottelary Road—will further enhance future accessibility.
Primary vehicular access is currently provided via Lavender Lane, off La Belle Road. Road network improvements will be investigated to ensure that road infrastructure is adequate to accommodate heavy vehicle access and egress from the site.
The site lies along the Strand/Voortrekker Road corridor—a designated road-based public transport route linked to the Bellville CBD public transport interchange. As seen at the Cape Town Long-Distance Bus Terminal (LDBT), many long-distance passengers use e-hailing services to access such facilities, a trend expected to continue at this location. The site is affected by utilities services except for an electrical servitude that accommodates line of electrical pylons and stormwater services, which traverse the southern boundary of the site. Any future development will need to respond appropriately to this constraint.
Project objectives
The proposed mixed-use Long-Distance Bus Terminal aims to optimise the utility of this municipal asset by unlocking the full development potential of the land. In doing so, it seeks to catalyse further economic activity, particularly in the long-distance passenger transport sector.
Property details
- Erf: Remainder of Erf 13601, Stikland, Bellville
- Size: ±22 031m² / 2.2 Ha - portion identified for potential transfer illustrated in the attached disposal Plan LIS3230v1
- Current Zoning: Open Space 2
Contact
Development Manager: Lance Boyd
Email: Development.stikland@capetown.gov.za
King David Mowbray Golf Course
King David Mowbray Golf Course and adjacent site mixed-use development
A proposed mixed-use infill development on strategically located City-owned land — creating inclusive, integrated urban neighbourhoods for Cape Town's future.
Project overview
About the Project
The City of Cape Town's Property Development Department is leading a structured, multi-phase process to explore the long-term redevelopment of portions of City-owned land at the King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC) precinct in Pinelands and Mowbray. This forms part of a broader commitment to unlocking strategic land for the benefit of all residents.
The precinct spans approximately 74 hectares and includes the King David Mowbray Golf Course, the Clyde Pinelands Association Football Club grounds, and undeveloped City-owned land east of the Elsieskraal Canal. A total developable area of approximately 52.5 hectares has been identified, after accounting for flood-line constraints and environmental buffers.
Situated approximately 9 km from the Cape Town CBD and 12 km from Cape Town International Airport, the precinct occupies a strategically significant location within the City's urban inner core — well-connected to the rail network, major road infrastructure, and surrounding employment areas.
This is one of the largest remaining underutilised, well-located City-owned land parcels in metropolitan Cape Town. Its redevelopment holds the potential to deliver meaningful transformation: more homes, new jobs, accessible public space, and renewed urban connectivity — for a broader and more inclusive segment of Cape Town's population.
Investigations into this site began in 2015, when the City's Spatial Planning and Urban Design Department found meaningful potential for a mixed-use infill development. A further pre-feasibility assessment was completed in 2022. Since February 2025, a multidisciplinary team has been undertaking the detailed baseline studies underpinning the draft development concept now before the public.
Location and site description
Site location
The precinct is bounded by:
- Settlers Way (N2) to the south
- Links Drive to the north
- Raapenberg Road to the west
The site is divided into three development parcels — Portions A, B and C — separated internally by the Cape Flats railway line and the Elsieskraal Canal:
| Parcel | Location | Extent |
|---|---|---|
| Portion A | Northern portion of the golf course, north of the railway line, adjacent to Pinelands | ±27.2 ha |
| Portion B | Southern portion of the golf course, including the clubhouse and primary site access | ±22.1 ha |
| Portion C | East of the Elsieskraal Canal; includes Clyde Pinelands Football Club and vacant land | ±15.6 ha |
The site's location benefits from proximity to public transport, established residential neighbourhoods, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial nodes, making it well-positioned to support a mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
Project objectives
The Property Development Department is leading this project on behalf of the City, guided by a clear set of objectives that align with Cape Town's Integrated Development Plan and Municipal Spatial Development Framework. This project seeks to:
- Unlock spatial transformation — repurposing underutilised public land to support inclusive, integrated urban development in line with the City's Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF 2023)
- Deliver mixed-income housing — including a minimum of 30% affordable and social housing units, integrated across the site, in accordance with City policy
- Create economic opportunity — through commercial, retail, and light-industrial uses that generate employment and contribute to local economic activity
- Improve public amenity and connectivity — through the provision of quality public open spaces, sports facilities, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and improved links to public transport
- Generate sustainable financial returns — through competitive disposal of development rights, enabling reinvestment in City services and infrastructure
- Support environmental stewardship — through ecological restoration, river rehabilitation, sustainable urban drainage, and green infrastructure integrated into the development concept
Development Concept (draft)
A multidisciplinary team of specialists has been undertaking baseline investigations since February 2025, covering environmental, heritage, engineering, transport, and socio-economic disciplines. Informed by these studies, a Draft Development Concept was released in May 2026 for public input.
The draft concept proposes a vibrant, mixed-use urban precinct that responds to the site's environmental constraints, transport links, and surrounding neighbourhood context. It is not a final plan — it is an evidence-based starting point, shaped by technical expertise and open to refinement through public participation.
Building Form
The concept proposes a varied built form — lower-density terrace housing (2–3 storeys) adjacent to the existing residential fabric along Links Drive, transitioning to mid- and higher-density apartment blocks (4–8 storeys) towards the N2 and M5 freeways. This graduated approach protects neighbourhood character while supporting the densities required to sustain mixed-use viability.
Green and Blue Infrastructure
The Elsieskraal River corridor, wetlands, and existing mature trees form an integrated public open space network running through the site. The concept proposes partial decanalisation of the Elsieskraal River, rehabilitation of wetland habitats, and a connected system of parks, sports fields, and pedestrian routes accessible to the broader public.
Planning and Policy Framework
The King David Mowbray Golf Course precinct is designated as New Development Area 14 (NDA 14) in the City of Cape Town's Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF, 2023) and the 2023 Table Bay District Plan. This designation reflects the City's determination that the site should be assessed for its potential to contribute to broader spatial planning objectives — including housing delivery, urban integration, and infill development. Policy guidelines for NDA 14 include:
- Mixed-use development, with at least 30% affordable or social housing, on land outside the 1:100 floodline
- Sensitive integration with surrounding neighbourhoods and land uses
- Maintenance of green corridor functions and ecological connectivity
- Support for higher-density residential development than surrounding areas
- Access to public transport and local amenities within walking distance
The policy framework does not predetermine a specific development outcome. It sets the parameters within which feasibility studies, specialist assessments, and public participation are undertaken.
Statutory planning applications — including subdivision, consolidation, and rezoning to a Subdivisional Area Overlay Zone — will be required before development rights can be transferred. These applications will follow a Package of Plans approach in terms of Item 136 of the City's Development Management Scheme, allowing phased, structured approval of the precinct.
Investor information
Investment Opportunity
The King David Mowbray Golf Course precinct represents one of Cape Town's most significant urban development opportunities. For prospective investors and developers, the project offers:
- Scale — over 52 hectares of developable land within the City's Urban Inner Core, with potential for up to 6 300 residential units and over 74 000 m² of non-residential GLA
- Location — 9 km from the CBD, adjacent to the rail network, with direct access to major arterials including the N2 and M5, and close proximity to established employment nodes
- Mixed-use integration — residential, retail, commercial, light-industrial, and community uses, generating diverse, sustainable investment returns
- Policy alignment — fully consistent with the MSDF 2023 and Table Bay District Plan; designated New Development Area with municipal support for redevelopment
- Competitive disposal — development rights will be made available through an open and competitive process in compliance with the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (MATR), ensuring transparency and fair access
- Transport-oriented potential — a proposed new rail station on Portion C would significantly enhance connectivity and development value
- Public-private collaboration — the City is committed to a structured, transparent process designed to unlock maximum public and investor value
The City is currently advancing the statutory processes — environmental authorisation, heritage impact assessment, and land use management applications — to establish and package development rights. Investors are encouraged to register as Interested and Affected Parties to stay informed of progress and future procurement opportunities.
The disposal of development rights will take place through an open and competitive process. The City has not yet issued any procurement or request for proposals. Parties wishing to be informed of future opportunities should register via the project website.
Environmental and heritage
Environmental and Heritage Considerations
The City is committed to ensuring that any development of the precinct is informed by rigorous environmental and heritage assessment, and that the design actively protects and enhances the site's natural and cultural assets. Key findings from high-level assessments to date include:
- Aquatic ecosystems — The Elsieskraal River wetland and Vygekraal River wetlands have hydrological functionality and will be retained and rehabilitated. Portions of the Elsieskraal River may be decanalised to enhance stormwater attenuation and water quality.
- Fauna — No species of conservation concern were identified. Opportunities exist to improve habitat for Western Leopard Toads, a priority species, through the provision of open spaces and ponds.
- Trees — A full survey of 1 701 trees on site has been completed. Mature trees of ecological, aesthetic, or cultural value will be retained and integrated into the landscape concept where possible.
- Vegetation — The site contains no natural fynbos vegetation; existing vegetation consists of managed lawns, landscaping, and trees.
- Heritage — No buildings of sufficient architectural significance were identified. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) will be undertaken as part of the EIA process, including a Social Historical Study, Cultural Landscape Assessment, and Visual Impact Assessment.
- Flood management — No hard infrastructure will be developed below the 1:100-year flood line. Flood detention ponds will be integrated as landscape amenity features.
A full Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process will be undertaken in accordance with the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended), covering listed activities under Listing Notices 1, 2, and 3.
The public participation process will shape and confirm the future use of the site, ensuring alignment with community needs and strategic City objectives. This project is being undertaken in collaboration with the Human Settlements Directorate.
Contact
Development Manager: Shelton Nhiwatiwa
Email: Development.Mowbray@capetown.gov.za
Three Anchor Bay
Three Anchor Bay mixed-use development
Council granted In-Principle Approval on 31 March 2026 for the release and redevelopment of a Portion of Erf 2187 in Green Point, for a high-intensity mixed-use development. This approval paves the way for the initiation of a competitive process for the release of the site to the open market. Further details regarding the competitive disposal process will be released in due course. The remainder of the site, where the Colin Eglin Library and Civic centre is located, is earmarked for refurbishment and redevelopment to retain these amenities within the redeveloped precinct and will be subject to further MATR approval in due course.
Property details
- Location: Erf 2187, 1 Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point
- Size: 4,4944 m²
- Key Features: Sea Point Library and Civic Hall, sports grounds and clubhouses, public parking, an electrical substation, an early childhood development centre (ECD), and vacant undeveloped land (used periodically as an informal market).
- Zoning: Open Space 2
Project overview
The property, situated at 1 Three Anchor Bay Road, is remarkably well-connected to key destinations along the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Town’s CBD. It is close to landmarks such as the Sea Point Promenade, Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Urban Park, as well as the V&A Waterfront.
The site is conveniently located near public transport routes serviced by MyCiTi buses, recreational amenities, popular business and entertainment hubs, and significant tourist attractions.
A private sector-led mixed-used development of the site is envisaged to help drive economic and socio-economic benefits while increasing affordable housing in the area. The existing library and civic hall service points will be retained on the site for future community use, but may exist in a different form. The land release process will also identify other parts of the site that may need to remain in public ownership or publicly accessible.
A multi-disciplinary team of professionals has been appointed to conduct specialist studies and applications necessary to secure a comprehensive basket of development rights for the site.
The development site is bounded by:
- Helen Suzman Drive to the north
- Three Anchor Bay Road to the west
- Main Road to the south
Project objectives
This exciting project seeks to:
- Drive economic growth and create jobs by stimulating private sector-led investment in Cape Town’s GDP
- Maximised revenue generation for reinvestment in services, infrastructure and public spaces
- Make efficient use of land and available infrastructure: Intensification of a currently underutilised public land asset through the packaging of a high density mixed-use development opportunity
- Make a contribution towards fostering inclusivity through increased affordable housing delivery
Conceptual opportunity
While statutory approvals are still to be obtained, the preliminary conceptual proposal for the site revealed a potential maximum development opportunity of 117 000m² of new floor area (gross building area) comprising the following land uses:
- Retail space – a maximum limit (may not exceed) of 8 380m² GLA;
- Office space - a maximum limit (may not exceed) of 13 060m² GLA;
- Hotel space amounting to 5 094m² and up to 325 rooms;
- Residential space – a potential residential area of 49 187m² GLA , which holds the potential for a maximum of 1 145 residential units,
The following additional mandatory minimum requirements are to be delivered:
- A minimum of 20% of all residential units targeting affordable household submarkets;
- Community space amounting to a minimum of 1 355m² to allow for a new ECD facility (855m²) and the expansion of the Colin Eglin Library of approximately 500m² of new floor space
The development strategy for the proposed development is underpinned by the following design elements:
- The retention of the Colin Eglin Library and Civic Centre as the cultural and architectural anchors of the site. This approach balances conservation with renewal by retaining the site’s most meaningful and character-defining elements.
- Continuation of the Sea Point Main Road retail edge through Green Point with a well-defined retail edge to the development. This creates a continuous and active streetscape, allowing for a variety of interesting retail formats and scales in line with the distinct market profile of the Atlantic Seaboard.
- The proposed vehicular network is designed to enhance permeability and strengthen connectivity between the site and its surrounding urban structure. New internal streets, while providing vehicular accessibility, are envisioned as pedestrian-focused environments – incorporating wide sidewalks, landscaping and active building edges promoting a high-quality public realm.
- In order to create a car-free ground level environment the proposed development makes provision for three levels of basement parking, totalling up to 1975 parking bays. This equates to PT1 parking area provision ratios.
- The green network establishes a connected landscape that integrates the proposed development with its surrounding context, including the adjacent promenade, Green Point Urban Park and the Fan Walk treed avenue and eucalyptus glade.
- A mixed-use development that translates market analysis into a diverse range of land uses aimed at attracting a broad spectrum of users to create a vibrant, active and adaptable environment throughout the day and night. This includes clustering of complementary uses such as public facilities and creche at the civic node. While a favourable land use mix is encouraged, residential remains the primary use in line with property market trends in the area.
- The placement, form and massing of residential blocks is informed by the surrounding urban context which has been integrated into the design response to the development.
Conceptual proposals for the potential redesign of the library and civic hall complex are itemised as follows:
- The proposed vertical and rearward expansion of the existing public library building.
- Proposed rearward expansion of a new mixed use residential building behind the library building. This new library building will allow for the extension to the Colin Eglin library via a skybridge connection to allow for the library function to be consolidated onto a single floor. This expansion will provide much-needed space for the library to be fit for modern needs and for back-office administration needs;
- Proposed vertical expansion with additions above the existing library. This could take the form of sensitive contemporary structures that should be designed to complement the existing heritage buildings. These proposed additions will be subject to detailed architectural designs, structural engineering assessments and appropriate heritage approvals;
- The proposed library extensions will provide the opportunity for the ground floor reading hall to be converted into a new multipurpose activity room for community use (e.g. exhibition space, smaller meeting space, pop-up markets, etc.).
- The existing Minor Hall, offers the opportunity to be converted into a café with outdoor seating spilling onto the public forecourt
- A series of parking courts to the rear of the building to provide parking for civic users.
The development concept will inform a flexible basket of rights that will be applied for in the land use application for rezoning and subdivision, with associated conditions attached to ensure that the City’s minimum criteria is implemented in the development.
It is important to note that the purpose of the City-driven conceptual plan is not to prescribe how development should take place but to establish the overall technical and financial viability of a maximum development envelope. A successful bidder may ultimately wish to take up their rights in a different form.
Project resources
Contact
Development Manager: Lance Boyd
Email: Development.ThreeAnchorBay@capetown.gov.za
Good Hope Centre
Good Hope Centre redevelopment
Council granted In-Principle Approval on 4 December 2025 for the release and disposal of the Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment. This authorisation enables the next major milestone: a public auction scheduled for 26 February 2026, to be conducted by the City appointed auctioneer, Claremart Group.
Property details
- Location: Erf 161669, 11 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town
- Size: 24,843 m²
- Established: Built in 1976 as an exhibition hall and conference centre
- Design: Designed by renowned Modernist Italian architect Pier Luigi Nervi
- Key Features: Iconic dome-shaped Main Hall, Drommedaris Hall, Reyger Hall, Goedehoop Hall, and parking facilities (surface level and basement)
- Zoning: Mixed-Use Subzone 2 (MU2) and Transport 2: Public Road and Public Parking
- GLA: The site has an approved GLA limit of 8 038m2
- GBA: 27 804 m² measured and confirmed
Project overview
The Good Hope Centre precinct stands out as one of Cape Town’s most compelling inner city redevelopment opportunities. Located on a strategic 2.4 hectare site, the property offers a powerful combination of heritage value and substantial development capacity. The site includes:
- An approved GLA limit of 8 038 m²
- A measured and confirmed GBA of 27 804 m²
- Additional potential floor space of approximately 35 000 m², enabling significant redevelopment scale beyond the existing structure
This unique combination provides investors with the flexibility to reconfigure or expand the built form under MU2 zoning, supporting a diverse mix of commercial, residential, cultural, and events driven uses.
The redevelopment vision positions the Good Hope Centre as a catalytic anchor for precinct level regeneration. The iconic domed structure will be retained as a core architectural and heritage asset, offering instant identity and strong placemaking value, while enabling modern adaptive reuse.
For investors, this represents a rare chance to shape a landmark inner city destination with clear municipal backing, robust long term market fundamentals, and a transparent, competitive disposal process. The City seeks private sector partners with the expertise and capacity to unlock the site’s full economic and social potential, leveraging its scale, heritage character, and development rights to deliver a transformative, high value precinct.
As a heritage and architectural landmark, the Good Hope Centre will be revitalised to balance historical preservation with modern functionality. This redevelopment will ensure the centre thrives as a sustainable and economically active space, serving as a catalyst for urban regeneration in its precinct.
Key features under consideration:
- Enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability practices
- Adaptive reuse of interior spaces to support multiple functions
- Improved public access and integration with transport networks
- Advanced technologies for venue management and operations
This project aligns with Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) by driving economic growth, creating jobs, and attracting investment. It will not only regenerate the precinct, but also provide vibrant community spaces and secure long-term revenue for the City to reinvest in services and infrastructure. The Good Hope Centre redevelopment promises to preserve Cape Town’s heritage while meeting the city’s contemporary needs. Stakeholders and residents are invited to shape the future of this iconic landmark through active participation.
Project objectives
The project seeks to:
- Preserve and elevate key heritage assets by safeguarding the iconic domed structure and integrating it into a forward looking redevelopment vision that respects cultural legacy while enabling contemporary use.
- Catalyse meaningful inner-city regeneration through the redevelopment of a strategically located 2,4 hectare precinct, unlocking underutilised land to drive modernisation, urban upliftment, and long term socio economic value.
- Attract high quality private investment via a transparent, competitive public auction process designed to maximise public value while ensuring fairness, accountability, and investor confidence.
- Unlock a versatile mixed use development opportunity aligned with MU2 zoning, enabling a dynamic blend of commercial, residential, cultural, entertainment, and event driven uses that support a vibrant, inclusive precinct.
- Stimulate economic growth and job creation through both construction phase activity and sustained long term operations, broadening the local employment base and expanding municipal revenue generation.
- Deliver broad public benefit as transaction proceeds are reinvested into improved citywide service delivery, infrastructure upgrades, and programmes that enhance the quality of life for residents across Cape Town.
- Enable a robust public–private development model where the City contributes strategically located municipal land, and the private sector delivers the investment capital, technical expertise, and execution capability required to unlock the precinct’s full economic and social potential.
Investor call and value proposition
Invitation to Investors
The City invites visionary investors and development partners to participate in the transformation of a landmark 2.4 hectare inner city precinct — an opportunity to shape a catalytic redevelopment that blends heritage preservation with modern mixed use potential. This is a unique chance to be part of a flagship regeneration initiative that will redefine a key node of Cape Town’s urban landscape.
What’s In It for Investors?
- Access to a rare, high value inner city landholding
Prime, well located municipal land of this scale within Cape Town’s core is exceptionally scarce. Investors gain a first mover opportunity to shape a precinct with significant demand potential. - Strong commercial upside and long-term returns
Mixed use zoning and flexible permissible uses allow developers to optimise density, integrate diverse revenue streams, and sequence development to market demand. - Participation in a landmark catalytic project
Investors become key partners in one of Cape Town’s next major regeneration initiatives — elevating brand visibility and positioning the development as a flagship destination. - Heritage anchored placemaking advantages
The iconic dome and heritage assets provide a built in identity, reducing placemaking risk and enabling differentiation in the market. - Competitive and transparent procurement path
A clear, fair, public auction process ensures predictability, clean governance, and a secure transaction environment attractive to institutional and private capital. - Partnership with a city committed to enabling development
Investors benefit from an administration actively working to unlock investment, streamline processes, and support integrated development outcomes. - Strong demand drivers in a growing metropolitan economy
Cape Town continues to attract residents, businesses, and visitors, strengthening the market fundamentals for commercial, residential, cultural, and events led development.
Project resources
Contact
Development Manager: Shelton Nhiwatiwa
Email: Development.GoodHopeCentre@capetown.gov.za
Athlone Stadium
Portion of Remainder Erf 32604, Kewtown, Athlone mixed-use development
On 25 November 2024, the Authority to Advertise under the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008 (MATR), was approved, initiating a public participation process to explore the redevelopment of this property.
Property details
- Location: Erf 32604, Klipfontein Road, Kewtown, Athlone (Athlone Stadium)
- Size: 1,3 hectares
- Key features: Favourable development site located within retail and movement corridor. Access and proximity to Athlone Stadium.
- Zoning: General Business (GB5)* subject to conditions of approval.
- Development proposal: Mixed use
Project overview
A portion of the unregistered subdivided Portion 1 of Remainder Erf 32604, Cape Town, spans approximately 1,3 hectares and is part of the Athlone Stadium precinct. The subject property is currently utilised as an overflow parking area located south of the stadium building and alongside Klipfontein Road.
It was subdivided and rezoned from Open Space 2 (OS2) to General Business 5 (GB5) in June 2023, contingent upon compliance with the conditions of the land use approval.
The property is strategically located along Klipfontein Road, an established retail and movement corridor that serves as the main road of Athlone and provides a vital connection via Jan Smuts Drive to Gugulethu.
The property offers an ideal location for mixed-use development, incorporating retail, commercial, and business components. The proposed transaction is expected to stimulate economic activity, create employment opportunities, and enhance socio-economic development within the district.
Considering the current urban fabric and development potential, the envisaged development/transaction is deemed the highest and best use for the area. Its implementation promises to assist in enhancing the stadium’s long-term sustainability while contributing to the overall desirability and viability of the precinct. This approach underscores the project’s commitment to balanced economic growth and community benefit aligned with IDP Objective 1.
The development proposal is aligned with forward-planning policies and designated as a mixed-use intensification zone.
Project objectives
A multi-disciplinary team of professionals has been appointed to conduct specialist studies, ensure conditions of land use approvals are met and to vest the development rights.
The development opportunity is expected to be made available to the market through an open and competitive public bidding process.
The department intends to vest the development rights and to subdivide the subject property prior to initiating the competitive bidding process. This measure is aimed at providing potential bidders with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the project’s scope and potential, ensuring that all prospective bidders have a solid understanding for their proposals. By establishing these rights beforehand, we seek to mitigate risks and reduce uncertainties associated with the project, thereby creating a more attractive and predictable opportunity for investors.
Project resources
Contact
Development Manager: Grobler Basson
Email: Development.Athlone@capetown.gov.za
Portion 9 Paarl Farms 732
On 12 June 2024, Council granted the In-Principle Approval for the disposal (transfer) of the subject property by way of a public competitive process. The site will be made available to the market through a public auction, providing a fair and transparent process for acquisition.
Property details
- Property description: Portion 9 of Paarl Farms 732, Paarl Farms
- Location: 35 Sandringham Street, Wynland Industrial Park, Kraaifontein
- Size: 9,2325 ha
- Zoning: General Industrial 2
- Ownership: City of Cape Town
Project overview
Portion 9 of Farm 732, Paarl Farms, is a strategically located and fully serviced industrial-zoned property situated within the established Wynland Industrial Park in Kraaifontein. Owned by the City of Cape Town, the site has been identified as a prime land release opportunity to unlock economic development, attract investment, and support job creation in the region.
The property forms part of a broader municipal initiative to optimise underutilised assets and stimulate industrial growth in key development corridors. With direct access to major transport routes, proximity to existing industrial users, and supporting infrastructure already in place, Portion 9 presents a unique opportunity for industrial developers, investors, and end-users seeking to expand or establish operations in the Northern Metro.
Project resources
- Council minutes (Zip file)
- Information pack
- Site images
Contact
Development Manager: Shelton Nhiwatiwa
Email: Development.GoodHopeCentre@capetown.gov.za
Media
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Contact us
Property Development Department
Email:
property.development@capetown.gov.za
Physical address:
Second Floor
Desmond and Leah Tutu House
36 Harrington Street
Cape Town
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