BELLVILLE CLOCK
TOWER CHIMES AGAIN
Following a major restoration campaign, the Greater Tygerberg Partnership, together with the City of Cape Town, proudly launched the restored Bellville Clock Tower at the Bellville Civic Centre in May.
From left: Johan Potgieter, founder RichBoy Clothing, Councillor Mercia Kleinsmith, Councillor Jacoline Visser, Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Alderman James Vos, Warren Hewitt, CEO GTP.
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he launch of the restored clock tower – the first time it has functioned properly in over 25 years – was a celebratory event, opened by Alderman James Vos and supported with a word from Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. “For over two decades, the clocks on the Bellville Clock Tower have not been functioning, symbolising time standing still,” says Warren Hewitt, CEO of the Greater Tygerberg (GTP). “With the new urban regeneration of Bellville, restarting the Bellville Clock Tower sends a clear message of progress and renewal.”
“It also illustrates much more than the repair of a broken clock; it symbolises an active change in the mindset and emotional investment of the community.” – Jacoline Visser
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VOICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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IMPORTANT LANDMARK For the people of Bellville, this much-needed restoration means residents in the second metropolitan node of Cape Town can finally enjoy one of their most important architectural landmarks. Work on the renovation project finished at the end of April 2022 and included completely removing, rewiring, repairing, servicing, and re-installing the motors within all four clock faces, as well as giving the tower and its base a fresh coat of paint.
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