​The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority has resumed the repair work at the Sea Point Promenade between the Mouille Point Lighthouse and Granger Bay after it was interrupted by the storm on 7 June 2017, and subsequent inclement weather conditions.

The project includes the upgrade of the existing parking area at the Mouille Point Lighthouse. The parking upgrade consists of the following:

• Adding 24 bays to the existing parking
• New paved surfacing for the parking area and surrounding sidewalks
• Stairs and access ramps between the parking area and the promenade

To minimise inconvenience to the public, the above work will be implemented in two stages. During the first stage, the parking area above the Mouille Point pump station will be closed to the public from 21 August to 9 October 2017. During the second stage, the parking area above the Mouille Point pump station and along the lighthouse entrance road will be closed from 25 September to 9 October 2017.

The public will not have access to the affected sections of the parking areas and entrance road for the duration of the works. Appropriate signage will be in place, directing motorists away from the construction site.

‘The stairs, access ramps, and additional parking bays will make the area more accessible to members of the public, while the repairs will ensure an aesthetically pleasing space. We urge visitors to please work with us and obey the signage during this period. The closure of the parking area is in the interest of safety and getting the work done as quickly as possible. I want to thank our residents and visitors in advance for their patience during this period. We will all benefit greatly from the improvements, once the project is concluded,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Area North, Councillor Suzette Little.

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