The refurbishment of the Muizenberg beachfront is expected to cause parking challenges on busy days until the middle of the year. Major upgrades to public amenities are planned. There will also be a replacement of the aged seawalls.
The project is being implemented in phases over two years. The first phase commenced last month on the western side of Surfer’s Corner, next to the railway line.
The informal gravel parking area has been closed to the public. This is to allow for the relocation of underground services and so forth. The parking area on the beach side of the Muizenberg Civic Centre closed on Wednesday 19 March. Traffic flow to and from the beachfront will be affected, nonetheless, all roads stay open. The beach will stay open and accessible at all times.
Excavations of over two metres are now taking place to allow for the installation of new underground services.
Next up is the construction of the first section. It includes the sloped revetment or seawall, starting at the St James Walkway. The new revetment is a key element of the upgrade. It is designed by coastal engineering experts. It will protect the beachfront and underground services from the impacts of climate change in the future. These impacts include coastal erosion, increased wave action due to sea level rise, and more frequent storm surges.
The next community connection meeting for the Muizenberg Beachfront Refurbishment Project will be held on Wednesday 16 April. It will take place at The Lookout, Promenade Road, Zandvlei.
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