Name of the Project
Fisherman’s Lane upgrade.
Location
The project is located in Strandfontein, along the False Bay coastline, in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
City of Cape Town Environmental Management Department.
Project Description
The project entails the upgrade of the coastal infrastructure at Fisherman’s Lane.
The upgrade includes:
• the demolition and removal of a section of the disintegrated road and sea wall;
• the replacement of a section of the disintegrated road with a new boardwalk;
• the replacement of a section of the disintegrated sea wall with a rock revetment at the main parking area;
• the construction of a new elevated coastal walkway, with lighting at night to improve the general safety of those walking to the parking areas, beach and braai area;
• the upgrade of the existing parking area with additional parking bays;
• the upgrade of the existing braai area with surfaced roads and a new boardwalk to link this area with the new coastal walkway;
• the upgrade of the western car park and the closure of illegal routes to the car park;
• the construction of a new braai and picnic area, with play equipment and a walkway to the tidal pool; and
• the replacement of the dirt tracks in the old braai area and western parking area with asphalt roads.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The city has allocated an estimated R25-million in its proposed budget over the next three years for the project.
Planned Start/End Date
The city is aiming to have the contractor on site by October 2020 and for the project to be completed by November 2021.
Latest Developments
The detailed specifications of the tender are being finalised and this will be advertised in due course.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
City of Cape Town Environmental Management Office, tel +27 21 487 2284 or email enviro@capetown.gov.za.