Public Meeting to Launch Phase 2 of Salt River Market Revitalisation Project

The precinct was identified as an area for strategic public investment and the creation of public spaces which are conducive to dignified and prosperous urban life.

In terms of the Salt River precinct, the Salt River Market is seen as a key site for public investment. As a result, the City has embarked on a project to revitalise the Salt River Market.

Phase 1 of this project is nearing completion and included the landscaping of the civic square and the refurbishment of the ablution facilities.

The project is now entering the next phase and the meeting will focus on introducing and obtaining endorsement of the proposed Spatial Development Framework and Design for phase 2. The sustainable management of the market in the future will also be discussed.

A key outcome of the meeting will be the establishment of a steering committee to monitor and advise on the roll-out of the next phase of the revitalisation project.

According to Liezel du Preez, a City Urban Designer involved in the project, phase one included a cosmetic upgrade of the area, whereas phase 2 would focus on things like landscaping the market entrance space, improving the pedestrian crossing and other factors.

Lorryn Mcvitty, a Spatial Planner from the City, says the Salt River Market was identified as it was seen as a valuable community space that was in need of upgrading. The project, she said, was part of a broader revitalisation plan for the Salt River/Woodstock area.

Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: 19 February 2007
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: Salt River Town Hall
All interested and affected stakeholders are urged to attend.

Issued by:

Communication and Marketing
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201
Fax: 021 957 0023

Media Queries:

Lorryn Mcvitty
Tel: 021 400 2675