NMBM INVESTS R5.6 MILLION TO UPGRADE AND MAINTAIN WORLD-RENOWNED BEACHES
Published: July 15, 2026<< BACK TO NEWS
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The Nelson
Mandela Bay Municipality's efforts to maintain its world-renowned status for
its beaches continue to gain momentum. This has been confirmed by the R5.6
million budget allocated in the 2026/27 financial year for maintenance and
upgrade projects at some of the City's iconic beaches.
The City, which
boasts four Blue Flag beaches, has over the years experienced steady growth in
the number of visitors to its coastline. This has been attributed to the hard
work and commitment of the Municipality's Beaches and Resorts Office in
maintaining high standards across its beach facilities.
Recently, the
Municipality launched a Beach Safety Programme in which a number of young
people were trained as Peace Officers to patrol and proactively help prevent
crime in the Humewood and Summerstrand beachfront areas.
Among the
projects to be undertaken is the restoration of fencing and braai facilities at
Brighton Beach at the cost of R500 000.
An amount of
R1.5 million has been budgeted for the upgrade of the balustrade in the Wells
Estate beachfront precinct, while R2 million will be spent on fencing at
Maitlands Beach to improve access control and safety within the precinct.
The ablution
facilities at Sardinia Bay Beach, which have suffered extensive vandalism over
the past two years, have been allocated R1.5 million for repairs and upgrades.
The Kings Beach kiosk will also receive an upgrade valued at R500 000, which
will include improvements to the infrastructure and replacement of the roof.
"Since the
COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced a steady increase in both local and
international tourists visiting and enjoying our beaches. The vandalism that
occurred during the lockdown caused significant damage to our beach
infrastructure. We are now working to restore our beaches to a high standard
that has always been enjoyed by both residents and visitors.
Additional work
will include tree felling where necessary, grass cutting, general park
maintenance and cleaning, as well as improvements to public lighting. Sidewalk
maintenance will also be undertaken at beaches such as Sardinia Bay.
"More work
and additional funding will be invested in the next financial year to continue
upgrades and maintenance at other beaches, including Wells Estate and Brighton
Beach, as we continue improving our beachfront for the benefit of residents and
visitors alike," added Executive Mayor Lobishe.
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