New promenade, tidal pools planned in V&A Waterfront upgrade

New promenade, tidal pools planned in V&A Waterfront upgrade

Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront could soon look very different, with plans revealed for a major coastal expansion that includes a new promenade, tidal pools and public open spaces. The project centres on reclaiming nearly four hectares of land from the sea near Granger Bay, just north of the existing precinct. Location of the proposed reclamation site. Image: DFFE Tidal pools and beaches Early concept images offer a glimpse of landscaped walkw…

New Promenade And Tidal Pools Planned In Upcoming V&A Waterfront Upgrade

Expect landscaped walkways, swimming areas and new shoreline access designed to bring visitors closer to the ocean.

Waterfront expansion plans enter public phase

Public consultation is now open on a major redevelopment set to reshape the iconic V&A Waterfront, with officials outlining a multibillion-rand vision that could extend the precinct into the ocean and introduce new public spaces, commercial zones and coastal infrastructure. The process, launched by Willie Aucamp on 13 February, marks a key legal step toward environmental authorisation for reclaiming nearly four hectares of land near Granger Bay.…