Construction plans for new police stations

SAPS revealed their new police station will be built in Belhar, with site clearance under way. This marks a step in the government’s ongoing efforts to improve police infrastructure and service delivery in the Western Cape.

- TRACY-LYNN RUITERS

According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the Belhar station is expected to be completed during the 2028/29 financial year.

Mathe said that while construction is in its early stages, the site clearance is progressing and is anticipated to be finalised by the end of June 2025. Following this, the planning and design phase will commence and is projected to run until June 2026. Once completed, the station will be staffed by a total of 107 officers. However, no specific budget has been made available at this stage, as consultants for the project have not yet been appointed.

The Belhar development comes amid broader questions about the condition and capacity of police stations across the region. While some stations are progressing through construction or planning phases, others are not slated for immediate upgrades.

Mathe confirmed there are no current upgrade plans for Khayelitsha and Muizenberg stations, with both ranking low on the national priority list.