Llandudno beach has been closed while the tidal pools in Kalk Bay and Dalebrook were reopened yesterday. Read more below:

Llandudno beach closed until further notice

As a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that Llandudno beach is closed from Monday, 9 January until further notice.

There was an overflow from a sewer pump station after an ultrasonic level sensor became faulty due to a power surge caused by load-shedding. This sensor has been replaced. The overflow has stopped. This sensor helps to measure the sump (storage) levels at the pump station so that pumps can be switched on or off automatically to help manage the flow of sewage through this site. The City continues to monitor this situation.

Various City departments have been activated to respond to this incident.

City Health will be taking water samples on a daily basis for water quality testing until such time as the levels are within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by the National Water Quality Guidelines.

Health warning signage has been erected, advising the public accordingly.

The tidal pools in Kalk Bay and Dalebrook reopened yesterday. However, the beach section between the tidal pools, from Dalebrook to Kalk Bay, remains closed until further notice.

The temporary closure is due to a sewer overflow, and the cause is still under investigation.

City Health has been taking water samples on a daily basis for water quality testing until such time as the levels are within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by the National Water Quality Guidelines.

The water samples for the tidal pools have met the National Water Quality Guidelines and as such were re-opened on Monday, 9 January. Signage near the pools have been removed. While results show an improvement, the section of the beach between the two pools remains closed as a precaution until further notice.

The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in this beach section until further notice. Health warning signage remains in place, advising the public accordingly.

This is a precaution as contact with the water could result in potential gastro-intestinal issues and therefore any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.

The City apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the public for its cooperation during this time.

Source: City Of Cape Town