City of Cape Town proposes R366 million capital investment in community facilities
THE four departments within the Community Services and Health directorate, namely Recreation and Parks, City Health, Library and Information Services and Community Arts and Culture Development Departments, have been allocated a draft capital budget of R366 381 000 for the 2026/27 financial year.
The draft capital allocation for the top five projects are:
- Cemetery Upgrades – R63,5 million
- Swimming Pool Upgrades – R20 million
- Vygieskraal Stadium Cycling Track – R20 million
- Rebuild of Suider-Strand Library – R19,5 million
- Strandfontein Pavilion Refurbishment – R9 million
Other projects include upgrades to the Delft Clinic and Hartleyvale Stadium; planning of the Parkwood Community Hall; expansion of the Lwandle Library; restoration of Brown’s Farm Library and additional expansion work at Tafelsig Clinic.
Construction of the Blue Downs and Westridge synthetic pitches will also get under way, with completion planned for the 2027/28 financial year.
As Cape Town continues to grow, planning for future burial space remains a priority. The City is committed to expanding existing cemeteries and developing new facilities, together with the supporting infrastructure needed to meet the needs of our communities.
Apart from the projects planned for 2026/27 financial year, the Directorate continues to identify and seek approvals for new and expanded cemetery opportunities in areas such as Strand, Kuils River, Mitchells Plain and other parts of the Southern Suburbs.
There is also a planned phase refurbishment of the Khayelitsha cemetery boundary fencing, due to extensive vandalism.
Over the last few years, the Directorate has invested significantly in the repairs, maintenance and upgrades of public swimming pools, as part of an accelerated swimming pool infrastructure revitalisation programme.
The Directorate also continues to invest in infrastructure repairs, maintenance and upgrades at various swimming pools across areas such as Khayelitsha, Bellville Central, Strand, Athlone, Mitchells Pain- Westridge, Gugulethu, Blue Downs, Atlantis, Mnandi and Sea Point.
“This budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to investing in public infrastructure that residents rely on every day. From libraries and community halls to park, sports facilities, clinics and cemeteries, these spaces strengthen communities and improve quality of life for all our residents,” says City’s mayoral committee member for community services and health, councillor Francine Higham.
