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Beach-lowering programme begins

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

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2 Oct 2024

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The City of Cape Town initiated its annual beach-lowering programme on Tuesday (1 October). This process, which involves re-profiling or lowering the beach, is crucial for maintaining stability in altered coastal systems and managing windblown sand. The work will take place from Fish Hoek to Muizenberg and Gordon’s Bay to Bikini Beach. Lowering the beach-sand levels allows more areas of the beach to become wet during high tides, reducing the risk of windblown sand affecting nearby roads and infrastructure. The goal is to complete the work before the festive season to ensure beachgoers can enjoy their visits without hindrance. Locally, the specific beaches to be lowered include Gordon’s Bay Beach (from the Spur restaurant to the end of the parking area in the north) and Bikini Beach (the entire length of the beach). The work is expected to be completed by Friday 8 November, ahead of the summer wind season to minimise windblown sand issues. While beach access will remain open users are advised to stay clear of the machinery for safety.

Beach-lowering programme begins

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

|

2 Oct 2024

The City of Cape Town initiated its annual beach-lowering programme on Tuesday (1 October). This process, which involves re-profiling or lowering the beach, is crucial for maintaining stability in altered coastal systems and managing windblown sand. The work will take place from Fish Hoek to Muizenberg and Gordon’s Bay to Bikini Beach. Lowering the beach-sand levels allows more areas of the beach to become wet during high tides, reducing the risk of windblown sand affecting nearby roads and infrastructure. The goal is to complete the work before the festive season to ensure beachgoers can enjoy their visits without hindrance. Locally, the specific beaches to be lowered include Gordon’s Bay Beach (from the Spur restaurant to the end of the parking area in the north) and Bikini Beach (the entire length of the beach). The work is expected to be completed by Friday 8 November, ahead of the summer wind season to minimise windblown sand issues. While beach access will remain open users are advised to stay clear of the machinery for safety.

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