- The Sea Point Promenade rehabilitation project in Cape Town faced delays due to performance from the previous contractor, resulting in the termination of their contract.
- The City of Cape Town has appointed a new contractor, Guerrini Marine Construction, to complete the project, which includes upgrades to parking areas, staircases, lawn areas, and stormwater pipes, with a projected completion date in December.
- Community members have expressed relief at the project’s resumption and anticipate improvements that will benefit the area.
The City of Cape Town says the Sea Point Promenade rehabilitation project is back on track after a new contractor was recently appointed.
The City started with the second phase of the project in May last year.
The contractor worked on site from May to December last year but due to challenges related to contractor performance, the work came to an abrupt halt.
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Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, says: “The previous contractor performed poorly and their contract was terminated by the City. The City needed to conclude the termination and appoint a new contractor to complete the works, resulting in a delay in the project completion.”
End-date
He says a new contractor, Guerrini Marine Construction, has now been appointed and work is set to be completed in December.
The refurbishments include upgrading the Granger Bay parking area, the Rocklands Beach staircase, fixing the lawn areas, constructing a rock revetment, and encasing stormwater pipes.
According to Andrews, the project will cost just over R25 million.
Providing an update about the project in February, the City stated in a press statement that about 36% of the work had been completed.
“We are committed to getting the project back on track as soon as possible. As our residents and all of those who use the promenade, we anticipated a different timeline.
The City also assured that the then contractor was “not overpaid or paid for work” that was still outstanding.
Unsightly construction
Jane Meyer, co-ordinator of the Mouille Point Ratepayers Association, says they welcome the commencement of the project.
“Our community was left with unsightly construction sites and camps which they were most unhappy with. So, we are relieved that the City fast-tracked the process to appoint a new contractor, who is already getting the sites tidied up.
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She adds that the proposed improvements will benefit the Mouille Point area.
“The path across the middle of the promenade will provide additional access to those in wheelchairs.”
