Chapel St project nears end of the road

THE City of Cape Town says the long-awaited upgrade of Chapel Street in District Six remains on track to be completed by July, marking a key step in reconnecting residents, institutions and public spaces in the historic area.

- MURRAY SWART

Once complete, Chapel Street is expected to play a central role in improving movement and social interaction within the neighbourhood.

Chapel Street has historically served as a key link between Trafalgar Park, east of the Zeenatul Islamic Mosque, and District Six’s new restitution areas, as well as the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to the west.

Construction began in June last year, with the design focused on pri-oritising pedestrians, creating space for seating along walkways, accommodating institutions and facilities along the route, and introducing traffic-calming measures to improve safety for vulnerable road users such as children and the elderly. The plans also include the planting of trees and vegetation.