City of Cape Town launches Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment
· The South African
The City of Cape Town has officially launched its flagship redevelopment of Strandfontein Pavilion.
Spearheaded by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, this R300-million project is poised to transform the popular recreational site into a must-visit location for families in Cape Town and beyond.
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STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION: A BRIEF HISTORY
Constructed in the 1980s and situated on the False Bay Coast, Strandfontein Pavilion is a favourite among families from Mitchells Plain. Visitors from neighbouring suburbs and tourists from afar also frequent the Pavilion.
Additionally, it is home to the largest tidal pool in the southern hemisphere.
Unfortunately, the Pavilion has lost its lustre somewhat over the years as a result of ageing infrastructure and poor maintenance.
Now, all systems are go on the redevelopment project, which Mayor Hill-Lewis launched on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN MAYOR ON BREAKING NEW GROUND
At the launch, Mayor Hill-Lewis said:
It’s a joy to break ground today on this flagship project. We promised we would rebuild the Strandfontein Pavilion, and now this is being fulfilled. It is an emotional day seeing this come to fruition. This project was among my first priorities on taking office, inspired by visiting Mitchells Plain residents who reminisced about their childhood spent enjoying the Strandfontein Pavilion.
Today, after much planning and design, we have begun the work and soon will see this wonderful place restored, rebuilt and improved so that many more Capetonians can enjoy it into the future.
Not only is the project steaming ahead, we are in fact ahead of schedule, which is why we recently brought funds forward in the Adjustment Budget to start the construction we are launching today.
WHAT THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENTAILS
The upgraded Strandfontein Pavilion promises to offer more facilities and improved accessibility. Image: City of Cape TownThe upgrade to Strandfontein Pavilion will see the following being implemented:
- Total refurbishment and upgrading of the precinct.
- New commercial and restaurant spaces.
- A brand new NSRI base and boat launch ramp.
- Indoor event and concert space for weddings, birthdays and conferences.
- Outdoor concert space in an open-air amphitheatre.
- Transformation of the pavilion into a hive of activity for use throughout the year.
- Improved access to the beach for the disabled.
- Better safety and security.
As one can tell, the City is sparing no expense in transforming the Pavilion into an inclusive, top-quality hub for both commercial and recreational activities.
Councillor Francine Higham echoed this sentiment:
The Strandfontein Pavilion upgrade is not just a refurbishment – it is a catalytic investment in a key coastal node, one that honours the memories of the past, creating the foundation for many more to come.
By aligning this project with broader infrastructure upgrades across Mitchells Plain, we are enhancing public facilities, improving safety and creating a more vibrant, inclusive and multi-use space for residents and visitors alike.
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