The City of Cape Town has given a progress update on upgrades to the Muizenberg beachfront, which the Metro says is on track for completion by December 2026, just in time for the next summer season.

The refurbishment project entails replacing the aged seawalls and major upgrades to public amenities.

Officials say about 15% of the concrete precast units for the new promenade walkway have now been placed by using a large crane that is operating from Surfer’s Corner. This will provide coastal protection while also providing beach access at varied levels.

Most of the steps will be below beach level and invisible to visitors, as it will be buried under sand under normal conditions.

By next week, the contractor will start with the dismantling of the four beach huts on the western side of the beachfront. The huts on the eastern side will be dismantled by mid-year, as the project progresses to that section.

The eight removed huts will be replaced with eight new huts of improved quality for increased durability, while following the historic design and pattern arrangement as part of the upgrade project

Large sections of the beachfront remain fenced off to ensure public safety and security while excavations are ongoing.

The City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews, says the construction of the connection to the St James Walkway is now complete, and so is the new NGO building that Waves for Change will occupy.

Access to the St James Walkway will only be open to the public once the western parking precinct next to the railway line has been completed.

“The old ablution building was demolished in January, and currently, we are busy placing the precast concrete units that form the stepped revetment and promenade walkway. This work is ongoing on the western side of the beachfront, and visitors will see the huge crane operating in this area. I want to put residents at ease by mentioning that once this project is complete, most of the steps will be covered by sand. Thus, what will be visible to the naked eye once the project is complete will look a lot different from what is currently the case.”

Andrews says they are taking advantage of the good weather as much as possible before the rainy season kicks in.

Residents have been invited to attend a free community event at the beachfront on Saturday, 14 March 2026, starting from 07:30.

This family-friendly event includes a beach clean-up session, an ocean-inspired Elevate guided movement and dance session with headphones on the beach.

Please note: Limited headphones are available for the Elevate session, with interested residents advised to book early to avoid missing out.

Reserve your spot HERE.