Face-to-face surveys started on Wednesday and are being carried out alongside the Sea Level promenade relating to the way forward for its seawall.

Interviews will proceed with members of the general public till Saturday. The initiative is in partnership with a significant consulting agency. It goals to assemble worthwhile insights from residents and guests about what the enduring seawall and promenade imply to them.

Components of promenade wall over 100 years outdated

The 4.8-kilometre-long Sea Level seawall is a well-known coastal barrier alongside Cape City’s Atlantic Seaboard. Some sections of the wall date again almost a century.

It additionally helps tourism, native companies, sports activities, and cultural actions whereas safeguarding infrastructure and close by neighborhoods from ocean forces.

The suggestions will contribute to a socio-economic analysis guiding the refurbishment or potential improve of the seawall—a important infrastructure challenge.

“We encourage the general public to please take a couple of minutes whereas visiting the promenade this week to finish the survey and share your ideas,” mentioned the Metropolis’s Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for Spatial Planning and Surroundings, Alderman Eddie Andrews.

“Your enter will assist us perceive the worth the promenade provides to your life and what you get pleasure from most about it.”

To maintain defending the Sea Level promenade, close by infrastructure and neighbourhoods, the seawall wants a stage of refurbishment to safeguard Cape City’s shoreline, the Metropolis mentioned.

“Whereas common upkeep will proceed, we’re presently investigating potential improve choices for the seawall and related impacts,” Andrews added.

“Your suggestions will subsequently be extremely appreciated.”

Particulars for the Festive Lights Change-On together with EXTENDED MyCiti service

In different Cape City information, the much-anticipated annual Festive Lights Change-On will happen this Sunday, 1 December 2024.

An anticipated 80 000 individuals will collect on the Grand Parade and surrounds for the annual Christmas Lights competition.

This free, family-friendly occasion marks the official begin of summer season. Festive lights will probably be turned on beneath the theme “Individuals of Hope.”

To accommodate the massive crowd, the Metropolis of Cape City has introduced an prolonged MyCiTi bus service. Learn extra on that story right here.

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