The repairs are also necessary to ensure that the City Hall is compliant in terms of the national safety regulations as stipulated in the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act.

‘The building is more than 100 years old, therefore the repairs and restoration work have become quite urgent. The only way the work can be done is to close down the venue to allow the restorers to undertake the work uninterrupted and with great care. We also need to optimise our key strategic assets as outlined in the City’s Organisational Development and Transformation Plan. Achieving optimal use means ensuring that the venue is maintained to a standard. There is increasing interest in this iconic building as a venue for a variety of events,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Assets and Facilities Management, Councillor Stuart Diamond.

All of this additional work will cost in the region of R27 million, which will be spread across a three-year period.

The City’s Property Management Department would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thanks all clients and potential clients for their patience.

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