Visitors and residents eager to enjoy the newly upgraded Table View beach front will need to wait a little longer, as delays in the civil infrastructure upgrades have postponed its completion.
The City of Cape Town made this announcement last week saying the Table View Beach-front upgrade project has faced significant challenges in 2024.
The City has announced the termination of its contract with a construction contractor in November 2024 due to ongoing performance issues and failure to meet key milestones. Despite repeated efforts to address delays and rectify defaults, the contractor was unable to adhere to the approved schedule, prompting the City to take decisive action. This decision underscores the City’s commitment to ensuring timely and efficient completion of its projects.
“The City has, however, developed a revised plan to ensure the completion of the project,” a statement reads.
TygerBurger reported in January last year (“Revitalising Table View beach front walkway and ablutions”, 24 January) that the appointed contractor started with preparation work for the construction of a new walkway along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai to Marine Circle. The initial project was set to be completed by June this year.
New contractors
To start off and work towards the completion of the project the City will be appointing new contractors through existing City Framework contracts, allowing for a faster mobilisation on site.
Once appointed, the focus of the contractor will be on completing essential elements such as the stormwater outfalls, walkways, parking areas and ablution facilities through structured works.
The City was hopeful work will recommence in April, if all goes according to plan.
“We can assure residents the team remains committed to successfully completing the Table View beach-front upgrades and ensuring all remaining work is carried out to the highest standards. We assure the public information on the new project timeline and regular updates on the project will be communicated through the local ward councillors, sub-councils and media.
Coastal walkway
The upgrade of the Table View beach front covers a 3 km stretch, from Dolphin Beach in the south to Bokkomsbaai in the north.
The rehabilitation of the dune system is making good progress, and now the City’s Coastal Management branch will commence with construction of the walkway, reconfiguring the parking areas, new ablution facilities and repair of aged stormwater infrastructure.
Concerned resident Agi Orfanos said he had fought for a coastal walkway. “For the past two to three years I’ve been requesting that parking space be orientated south towards the iconic view of Table Mountain. Everyone has ignored this. Also, the beach is more visited in summer when the south-easter prevails. Should a kite surfer open his door or hatch all havoc could occur and someone could be injured in the adjacent park.”
Details of the work
The new walkway will be constructed along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai in the north to Marine Circle in the south.
- The existing walkway from Marine Circle to Dolphin Beach will be restored.
- The new walkway will cover a distance of 2 km and the section to be restored is approximately 1 km long.
- Once done, visitors will be able to walk safely along the Table View coast without meandering through parking areas.
- One new ablution will be constructed between Shell and Seal roads.
- The old tourism office will be renovated to accommodate a second ablution.
- Existing ablutions will be refurbished.
Parking areas
- All parking areas, sidewalks and sections of Beach Boulevard will be impacted by the work, but visitors will always have access to the beach.
- The work will be done in phases.
- We will restore existing parking areas, and reconfigure the parking next to the coast to accommodate the new walkway.
- A new parking area will be created opposite Visagie Street to supplement parking bays that will have to make way for the new walkway.
- Parking bays will be added at Bokkomsbaai.
- New parking will be provided within a reasonable radius to popular areas where the demand for parking is high.
- The dune rehabilitation project includes wind nets and vegetation to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on the adjacent infrastructure.
Stormwater infrastructure
- Existing stormwater infrastructure will be repaired and replaced where needed.
- Sections of the beach will be impacted, but the work will be done in phases.
- “The public will have access to the beach, despite the ongoing work. However, the construction areas will be closed off, and the project will be done in phases to minimise the impact on residents and visitors.”
- Dune rehabilitation project
- The work commenced in mid-July 2022 with the profiling of the dunes from Dolphin Beach to Bokkomsbaai.
- The City moved the sand to reinstate the dunes, covering an area of 8 ha; then stabilised the sand with the installation of wind nets, followed by re-vegetation with dune-specific plant species.
Visitors and residents eager to enjoy the newly upgraded Table View beach front will need to wait a little longer, as delays in the civil infrastructure upgrades have postponed its completion.
The City of Cape Town made this announcement last week saying the Table View Beach-front upgrade project has faced significant challenges in 2024.
The City has announced the termination of its contract with a construction contractor in November 2024 due to ongoing performance issues and failure to meet key milestones.
Despite repeated efforts to address delays and rectify defaults, the contractor was unable to adhere to the approved schedule, prompting the City to take decisive action.
“The City has, however, developed a revised plan to ensure the completion of the project,” a statement reads.
TygerBurger reported in January last year (“Revitalising Table View beach front walkway and ablutions”, 24 January) that the appointed contractor started with preparation work for the construction of a new walkway along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai to Marine Circle. The initial project was set to be completed by June this year.
To start off and work towards the completion of the project the City will be appointing new contractors through existing City Framework contracts, allowing for a faster mobilisation on site.
Once appointed, the focus of the contractor will be on completing essential elements such as the stormwater outfalls, walkways, parking areas and ablution facilities through structured works. The City was hopeful work will recommence in April, if all goes according to plan. “We can assure residents the team remains committed to successfully completing the Table View beach-front upgrades and ensuring all remaining work is carried out to the highest standards. We assure the public information on the new project timeline and regular updates on the project will be communicated through the local ward councillors, sub-councils and media.”
Coastal walkway
The upgrade of the Table View beach front covers a 3 km stretch, from Dolphin Beach in the south to Bokkomsbaai in the north.
The rehabilitation of the dune system is making good progress, and now the City’s Coastal Management branch will commence with construction of the walkway, reconfiguring the parking areas, new ablution facilities and repair of aged stormwater infrastructure.
Concerned resident Agi Orfanos said he had fought for a coastal walkway. “For the past two to three years I’ve been requesting that parking space be orientated south towards the iconic view of Table Mountain.
“Everyone has ignored this. Also, the beach is more visited in summer when the south-easter prevails.
“Should a kite surfer open his door or hatch all havoc could occur and someone could be injured in the adjacent park.”
Details of the work
The new walkway will be constructed along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai in the north to Marine Circle in the south.
- The existing walkway from Marine Circle to Dolphin Beach will be restored.
- The new walkway will cover a distance of 2 km and the section to be restored is approximately 1 km long.
- Once done, visitors will be able to walk safely along the Table View coast without meandering through parking areas.
- One new ablution will be constructed between Shell and Seal roads.
- The old tourism office will be renovated to accommodate a second ablution.
- Existing ablutions will be refurbished.
Parking areas
- All parking areas, sidewalks and sections of Beach Boulevard will be impacted by the work, but visitors will always have access to the beach.
- The work will be done in phases.
- We will restore existing parking areas, and reconfigure the parking next to the coast to accommodate the new walkway.
- A new parking area will be created opposite Visagie Street to supplement parking bays that will have to make way for the new walkway.
- Parking bays will be added at Bokkomsbaai.
- New parking will be provided within a reasonable radius to popular areas where the demand for parking is high.
- The dune rehabilitation project includes wind nets and vegetation to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on the adjacent infrastructure.
Stormwater infrastructure
- Existing stormwater infrastructure will be repaired and replaced where needed.
- Sections of the beach will be impacted, but the work will be done in phases.
- “The public will have access to the beach, despite the ongoing work. However, the construction areas will be closed off, and the project will be done in phases to minimise the impact on residents and visitors.”
- Dune rehabilitation project
- The work commenced in mid-July 2022 with the profiling of the dunes from Dolphin Beach to Bokkomsbaai.
- The City moved the sand to reinstate the dunes, covering an area of 8 ha; then stabilised the sand with the installation of wind nets, followed by re-vegetation with dune-specific plant species.
For more information visit https://www.capetown.gov.za
Visitors and residents eager to enjoy the newly upgraded Table View beach front will need to wait a little longer, as delays in the civil infrastructure upgrades have postponed its completion.
The City of Cape Town made this announcement last week saying the Table View Beach-front upgrade project has faced significant challenges in 2024.
The City has announced the termination of its contract with a construction contractor in November 2024 due to ongoing performance issues and failure to meet key milestones.
Despite repeated efforts to address delays and rectify defaults, the contractor was unable to adhere to the approved schedule, prompting the City to take decisive action.
“The City has, however, developed a revised plan to ensure the completion of the project,” a statement reads.
TygerBurger reported in January last year (“Revitalising Table View beach front walkway and ablutions”, 24 January) that the appointed contractor started with preparation work for the construction of a new walkway along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai to Marine Circle. The initial project was set to be completed by June this year.
To start off and work towards the completion of the project the City will be appointing new contractors through existing City Framework contracts, allowing for a faster mobilisation on site.
Once appointed, the focus of the contractor will be on completing essential elements such as the stormwater outfalls, walkways, parking areas and ablution facilities through structured works. The City was hopeful work will recommence in April, if all goes according to plan. “We can assure residents the team remains committed to successfully completing the Table View beach-front upgrades and ensuring all remaining work is carried out to the highest standards. We assure the public information on the new project timeline and regular updates on the project will be communicated through the local ward councillors, sub-councils and media.”
Coastal walkway
The upgrade of the Table View beach front covers a 3 km stretch, from Dolphin Beach in the south to Bokkomsbaai in the north.
The rehabilitation of the dune system is making good progress, and now the City’s Coastal Management branch will commence with construction of the walkway, reconfiguring the parking areas, new ablution facilities and repair of aged stormwater infrastructure.
Concerned resident Agi Orfanos said he had fought for a coastal walkway. “For the past two to three years I’ve been requesting that parking space be orientated south towards the iconic view of Table Mountain.
“Everyone has ignored this. Also, the beach is more visited in summer when the south-easter prevails.
“Should a kite surfer open his door or hatch all havoc could occur and someone could be injured in the adjacent park.”
Details of the work
The new walkway will be constructed along the coastline from Bokkomsbaai in the north to Marine Circle in the south.
- The existing walkway from Marine Circle to Dolphin Beach will be restored.
- The new walkway will cover a distance of 2 km and the section to be restored is approximately 1 km long.
- Once done, visitors will be able to walk safely along the Table View coast without meandering through parking areas.
- One new ablution will be constructed between Shell and Seal roads.
- The old tourism office will be renovated to accommodate a second ablution.
- Existing ablutions will be refurbished.
Parking areas
- All parking areas, sidewalks and sections of Beach Boulevard will be impacted by the work, but visitors will always have access to the beach.
- The work will be done in phases.
- We will restore existing parking areas, and reconfigure the parking next to the coast to accommodate the new walkway.
- A new parking area will be created opposite Visagie Street to supplement parking bays that will have to make way for the new walkway.
- Parking bays will be added at Bokkomsbaai.
- New parking will be provided within a reasonable radius to popular areas where the demand for parking is high.
- The dune rehabilitation project includes wind nets and vegetation to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on the adjacent infrastructure.
Stormwater infrastructure
- Existing stormwater infrastructure will be repaired and replaced where needed.
- Sections of the beach will be impacted, but the work will be done in phases.
- “The public will have access to the beach, despite the ongoing work. However, the construction areas will be closed off, and the project will be done in phases to minimise the impact on residents and visitors.”
- Dune rehabilitation project
- The work commenced in mid-July 2022 with the profiling of the dunes from Dolphin Beach to Bokkomsbaai.
- The City moved the sand to reinstate the dunes, covering an area of 8 ha; then stabilised the sand with the installation of wind nets, followed by re-vegetation with dune-specific plant species.
For more information visit https://www.capetown.gov.za
