Have your say on Strand quarry redevelopment

RESIDENTS and interested parties have until May 30 to comment on the land use for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

- TAMLYNNE THOMPSON

The City of Cape Town is proposing that the quarry, located along Strand Street bordering Bo-Kaap and De Waterkant, be transformed into a multi-use community precinct that integrates sports, culture, economic activities and tourism in a unique setting that will benefit the community for years to come.

The land use application includes the consolidation, subdivision, and rezoning of certain City-owned erven to obtain development rights for the proposal, as well as application for consent uses and departures.

The Strand Street Quarry, one of three quarries in Bo-Kaap, is a national heritage site that has always been an asset, however, the site has been left derelict and underutilised for decades.

According to the City, multiple local governments have been working on studies, assessments and development proposals since 1976 with no tangible results.

In March 2023, the City initiated a concept design workshop with community representatives, City professionals, and stakeholders.