Sea Point promenade and Granger Bay upgrade complete
According to the City, the project, which began in May last year, had been delayed due to the poor performance of the previous contractor.
The prolonged construction, initially given a 12-month deadline, was pushed back until now, with Sea Point's Granger Bay parking and landscaping upgrade now ready for use.
'We thank residents for their patience while the works were under way and apologise for the prolonged construction period. Residents from across Cape Town can now enjoy the newly upgraded Granger Bay parking area and landscaping.' the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, said.
'The completion of the footway and coping at the Rocklands Beach is still due for repairs in the coming months pending a structural assessment of the concrete slab supporting the footway. We will keep residents informed of the progress,' Alderman Andrews added.
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