CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, historians and visitors to share their memories, photographs and historical information about Miller’s Point as part of plans to revitalise the coastal site.
Located along the False Bay coastline, a few kilometres south of Simon’s Town, Miller’s Point is a 300 m wide coastal strip that serves as a transition zone between the Table Mountain National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the Table Mountain Marine Protected Area.
The area is a popular destination known for its tidal pool, beach, campsite and public boat launch site. It also forms a key entry point to the region’s underwater kelp ecosystem, often referred to as the “Great African Seaforest”, and contains shell middens that provide insight into indigenous history.
The City’s Coastal Management branch is currently developing a long-term vision for the area aimed at conserving and improving this important coastal asset.
Plans include repairing deteriorating infrastructure, such as ageing amenities, restoring eroded pathways, and improving visitor facilities.
The project also aims to restore several historic buildings at the site, many of which are located near the well-known Black Marlin Restaurant.
City officials are now gathering information about the landscape, heritage and historic structures to better understand their original appearance and use.
The information will help guide restoration efforts and ensure any improvements respect the site’s historical character.
According to the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews, residents who have old photographs or knowledge about the site are encouraged to come forward.
“We want to ensure that any improvements we make are respectful of the site’s heritage and reflect its original character,” he said.
Residents, former City employees and visitors with information or photographs can contact the City’s project management team to contribute to the research.
The revitalisation project is currently in its planning phase and will include further research, investigations and community input as the City works towards a long-term vision for Miller’s Point.
The City also needs more information, in particular about the buildings adjacent to the Black Marlin restaurant.
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