The iconic beach huts in Muizenberg have been thrown a new lifeline with R3 million allocated for repairing and refurbishing it back to its former colourful glory.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis tabled the adjusted budget at the City of Cape Town council meeting on Thursday 27 January.
In the meeting Lewis said R3 million will be allocated to restoring the iconic huts.
“These huts have long been an iconic image in Cape Town’s colourful landscape, and they are literally a postcard for Cape Town tourism. But they have fallen into terrible disrepair, and do not demonstrate the pride we are trying to build. This is a budget that shows our commitment to building a city of pride.
“We must take pride in our city and in our jobs, be committed to excellence and this must show in the quality of our work and our spaces.
“That is why we have allocated R3 million for the repair and refurbishment of the Muizenberg beach huts and lifeguard huts.”
Lewis acknowledged a fund-raising campaign spearheaded by residents to refurbish the huts.
“Their refurbishment has thus far been led by a wonderful group of residents who have run a fundraising campaign to save the huts and preserve this iconic Cape Town image.
“We are so grateful for this kind of citizen-led pride in Cape Town and we are happy to be able to contribute to their refurbishment now.”
Ward 64 councillor Aimee Kuhl said time frames for the refurbishment will be determined.
“Muizenberg beach and the huts are enjoyed by South Africans from all walks of life and their colours to me symbolise our diverse cultures we come from.
“Time frames for the refurbishment still need to be determined and a City vetted service provider needs to be procured.”
