City of Cape Town officials, some residents and community leadership met yesterday, 5 February 2022, to discuss rebuilding progress in Imizamo Yethu. The redevelopment project is under way and making steady progress. The Communication Forum was launched in September 2021 to engage the community, track progress, ensure an inclusive process and navigate any potential hurdles that could delay progress with the redevelopment of Imizamo Yethu.

The rebuilding and redevelopment of Imizamo Yethu has been under way for a number of years following a fire in 2017. It is essential that the City’s redevelopment project continues to make progress as it could help to mitigate the impact of fires in the area due to enhanced access for emergency services and fire breaks. In August 2021, another fire devastated parts of this settlement.

‘The City is pleased that this project is moving ahead at a steady pace. Much work has already been done. Bulk earthworks for the formal housing project have been completed and the retaining walls constructed. The stormwater, water and sewer network construction has been done. A greenbelt walkway has been constructed over the bulk water network to protect the infrastructure and the roads and road surfaces have been completed. This project, as with all City projects, is dependent on the support of the community and their cooperation. We thank the residents for their patience and for working with the City over the years to ensure that this project becomes a reality.

‘The Communication Forum meets regularly to ensure we are aligned on matters regarding the broader redevelopment project. We hope residents will continue to cooperate and collaborate with us as we work to improve the living conditions of the people of Imizamo Yethu,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi.

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Source: City Of Cape Town