{"id":297212,"date":"2026-01-28T13:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/nearly-500-cape-town-residents-favor-preserving-millers-points-natural-charm\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:43:11","slug":"nearly-500-cape-town-residents-favor-preserving-millers-points-natural-charm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/nearly-500-cape-town-residents-favor-preserving-millers-points-natural-charm\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly 500 Cape Town residents favor preserving Miller’s Point’s natural charm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CAPE TOWN –<\/strong> Nearly 500 Cape <\/a>Town residents have spoken out in favour of preserving Miller’s Point’s natural character while improving basic services, following an online survey conducted by the City’s Coastal Management branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Millers Point Caravan Park in False Bay. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The comprehensive survey, completed by 490 participants, revealed overwhelming support for maintaining the beloved coastal site’s existing charm while addressing deteriorating infrastructure and accessibility concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City\u2019s Coastal Management branch will take the feedback into account as it develops a long-term vision for this coastal conservancy that is located along the False Bay coastline, a few kilometres south of Simon\u2019s Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 490 participants completed the survey with 25% of them indicating they visit Miller\u2019s Point every week and nearly half (45%) indicating they visited Miller\u2019s Point at least once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 90% of participants travel more than 5 km to reach the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are blown away by the huge interest residents showed in this survey,” said Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment Eddie Andrews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Clearly this area is very close to visitors’ hearts and it is also great to see that the far majority do not want fancy additions or changes, but simply want us to improve or repair what is already there, and to address universal access so that those who have special needs or use wheelchairs can also visit with ease.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A look at the empty shells of the tortoises that were poached. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rather than seek major developments, participants prioritised practical enhancements including upgraded tidal pools, improved ablution facilities, safe universally accessible walkways, better security and enhanced waste-management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of participants go there for leisure, or for launching boats, according to the City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boat launching enthusiasts specifically requested improved traffic flow and launch control measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ecological significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller’s Point occupies a unique position as a 300-m transition zone between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) World Heritage Table Mountain National Park and Table Mountain Marine Protected Area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site serves as a gateway to the “Great African Seaforest” and contains shell middens offering insights into indigenous history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the coastal conservancy faces serious challenges from deteriorating infrastructure, outdated amenities, eroded pathways and inadequate visitor facilities requiring urgent attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future planning approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrews emphasised the alignment between community preferences and City planning objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said: “There is great alignment between the survey results and the City’s plans, which will focus on repairing existing infrastructure, addressing universal access and conserving the heritage, biodiversity and local character of Miller’s Point.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey findings will inform the City’s long-term vision development, with further community consultations, analysis and investigations planned for coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The revitalisation programme aims to promote socio-economic benefits, preserve cultural heritage, protect the sensitive coastal environment and optimise commercial and educational opportunities while maintaining Miller’s Point’s beloved character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muizenberg beachfront upgrade enters intensive phase with major construction activity<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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