There will be free weekend parking at some Waterfront parking garages starting in May. This is because the V&A Waterfront will resume its major infrastructure programme from the middle of this month to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines. The work will conclude by the end of November this year.
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There will be free weekend parking at some Waterfront parking garages starting in May
The free parking will only be available from the start of next month until the end of October and only at weekends. The V&A Waterfront says the work to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines is an essential investment to support long-term growth, service reliability and sustainability across the precinct.
Parking and access alternatives
Visitors are encouraged to make use of alternative parking and access options, including:
-> Silo and Clock Tower parking garages, which will be free on weekends from the start of May to the end of October.
-> Battery Park parking garage, which will remain free to the public on weekends.
-> Access the Waterfront via Helen Suzman Boulevard at Portswood Road, as well as Granger Bay Boulevard, for parking closer to the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre.
Traffic and pedestrian access
Access throughout the construction period:
• On Dock Road, two outgoing traffic lanes and one incoming lane will remain open.
• Traffic marshals and clearly marked signage will be positioned at affected points to assist traffic flow and ensure pedestrian safety.
An essential infrastructure upgrade is underway
People are reminded that the Waterfront will remain open and fully operational during this time. Retailers, restaurants and other attractions will continue to welcome visitors. According to a statement, most of the construction activity will be focused on sections of Dock Road. This is adjacent to The Watershed and the Two Oceans Aquarium. It extends up to Ebenezer Circle and then down to the Astron garage intersection.
Waterfront remains open
At this stage, visitors to the area can expect work including excavation, trenching and road reinstatement. The work will commence from the middle of April. It will take place over about 33 weeks. It will be carried out in carefully managed phases to minimise disruption.
