{"id":318738,"date":"2026-05-04T15:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=318738"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T16:20:18","slug":"city-begins-annual-dune-maintenance-along-coastlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/city-begins-annual-dune-maintenance-along-coastlines\/","title":{"rendered":"City begins annual dune maintenance along coastlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Residents in Table View and other coastal areas can expect to see maintenance work on dune systems as the City rolls out its annual sand management programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capetown.gov.za\/Departments\/Urban%20Planning%20and%20Design%20Department\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.capetown.gov.za\/Departments\/Urban%20Planning%20and%20Design%20Department\">City of Cape Town\u2019s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate<\/a> started with earthworks on Monday 4 May, continuing until the end of the month, weather permitting. The work will take place across several coastal zones, including Hout Bay, Witsand, Monwabisi and Fleur Park.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-managing-sand-movement\">Managing sand movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the City\u2019s Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews, the annual work focuses on managing sand that naturally accumulates along the coastline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs is the case every year, we are about to attend to our coastal dune projects along the False Bay and Atlantic coast. Dunes are formed by wind and tidal processes which result in the accumulation of sand. The frontal nets at the toe of the dunes are used to trap wind-blown sand. These nets will be lifted, and the clean accumulated sand will be placed back into the sea below the low-water mark,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process involves the use of heavy machinery, including excavators and articulated tipper trucks, to move the sand back into the marine system, allowing it to continue its natural cycle.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protecting-beaches-and-ecosystems\">Protecting beaches and ecosystems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beaches will remain open to the public during the maintenance period, although residents and visitors are urged to keep a safe distance from construction equipment and ensure dogs are under control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrews emphasised the importance of dune systems in maintaining healthy coastlines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and ecological infrastructure. 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