CoCT's R1bn budget to cater for upgrades, preserving coastline against climate change effects
Cape Town deputy mayor Eddie Andrews said the money would also be spent on upgrades at urban nodes and urban regeneration projects in communities across the peninsula.
Camps Bay beach Cape Town
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says it aims to strengthen the resilience of the coastline against climate change and rising sea levels, while preserving nature reserves and improving the water quality of vleis in the region.
This with a budget of R1 billion over the next three years.
Cape Town deputy mayor Eddie Andrews said the money would also be spent on upgrades at urban nodes and urban regeneration projects in communities across the peninsula.
"Spending on urban regeneration projects in vulnerable communities and neglected central districts continues as is the finalisation of key precinct development plans to stimulate economic growth."
Andrews listed some of the areas set to benefit from upgrades over the next three years:
"R78 million for urban regeneration projects in Manenberg, Hanover Park, Mitchells Plain, Nonkqubela, Kuyasa and the Khayelitsha Training Centre, Mfuleni, Nyanga Junction, Wynberg and Bellville CBDs, and Bonteheuwel.