The Muizenberg beachfront project is in its final stage with a flurry of activity on site to ensure most of the work will be complete at the start of the builders’ break by mid-December. 

Last month the project reached a key milestone with the opening of the St James Walkway, the newly refurbished western parking area, promenade, and seawall seating area.

Since 23 October, visitors have been able to also access the western side of the beach from Surfer’s Corner. 
With the festive season a mere five weeks away, the City is pleased to confirm all is on track to ensure the bulk of the work will be completed by mid-December.

• The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront entails replacing the aged seawalls and major upgrades to public amenities. The project commenced on site in February 2025 and is nearly 90% complete.

Caption: The graphic indicates the provisional arrangements at the Muizenberg beachfront for the upcoming festive season. The details will be updated and confirmed at the last community meeting for the year, just before the start of the builder’s break by mid-December 2026.

As from 16 December, with the start of the festive season, visitors to the Muizenberg beachfront can expect:

• The entire beach to be open to the public
• More access points to the beachfront, the locations to be confirmed just before the builders’ break, with adequate signage in place
• All of the parking areas and parking bays to be available
• The new promenade and stepped revetment (seawall) will be open to the public all along the beachfront from Surfer’s Corner to the Muizenberg Pavilion side
• The new showers, to be located at the central promenade and Surfer’s Corner, will be operational
• The iconic beach huts will be back
• The new ablutions may be available too, but this is to be confirmed closer to the time, this is in addition to the temporary ablutions on the western side of the beachfront

What is currently happening on site:

• The contractor is busy with the construction of the new central ablution facility, after which the roofing will commence
• The refurbishment of the Shark Spotters and Adaptive Surfing buildings is nearing completion
• The work on the final portion of the promenade and stepped revetment is progressing well
• Construction of the overhead pergolas and other landside structures, planters and seating walls are ongoing; and work on the playground area and structures, as well as the universal access to the playground, are progressing well
• The brick paving from the west parking area to the east is ongoing 
• The contractor has placed about 95% of the precast step and promenade units, which will provide coastal protection while also providing beach access at varied levels. Most of the steps will be below beach level and invisible to visitors as they will be buried under sand under normal conditions.

The contractor will finalise the outstanding work in the new year, including the finishing details, installation of the mosaic artwork, the detail paving on the central promenade, installation of columns and overhead pergolas, the lawn area on the eastern side, and outstanding seating walls.

Stay informed

• Get more information here
• Send an email to muizenberg@chand.co.za
• Attend the last community meeting for the year in December, the date and venue to be confirmed closer to the time