A new era for New Harbour

Writer: Sarah Taylor.

After more than eight years of planning, the redevelopment of the New Harbour is slowly starting, with the newly-refurbished slipway cradle being the first project to be taken into service.

This upgrade, part of the Small Harbours’ Programme – known as Operation Phakisa – is part of a broader R400 million scheme to upgrade the Western Cape’s 13 fishing harbours to boost economic development in the maritime sphere.

According to the Department of Public Works’ (DoPW) construction projects manager, Mustakim Gierdien, further developments during the first phase will include refurbishing the old Lusitania premises near the harbour entrance into a multi-purpose centre for locals and tourists alike. It will comprise, among others, a craft market, ablution facilities, a bus stop and a venue for events.

Gierdien said that this part of the project has been approved and that a contractor will soon be appointed.

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