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Cape Town<\/strong>– A historic landmark in the heart of Cape Town, the Castle of Good Hope<\/a>, is undergoing significant regulatory maintenance and restoration efforts aimed at preserving its legacy and enhancing visitor experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvyn Gilfellan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the facility, said the bulk of the works will be completed for the start of this year’s summer tourism season.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Gilfellan, the work reflects a renewed collaboration between the Castle and the Department of Defence and Military Veterans.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said about R1,2 million has been set aside for a perimeter fence along the area once illegally occupied by a group of homeless people.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Castle of Good Hope restoration project underway. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to Gilfellan, repainting of yellow walls inside the Castle will cost about R1,5 million. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said repairs to CCTV cameras will also be carried out.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The other works include replacing all broken windowpanes, frames, painting of the conference room interior and waterproofing of some of the roofs. These are ongoing repair and maintenance work.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He assured that while the repairs are ongoing, the Castle remains fully open to the public, continuing to host major cultural events such as Doek on Fleek and Kuier with no disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gilfellan said the repair work is vital to ensuring that South Africa’s oldest colonial building is not only preserved but revitalised for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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