Construction underway at Chapman’s Peak

Lauren Snyders

30 January 2012

Construction started today on the new Chapman’s Peak toll plaza.

Residents have been up in arms ever since the toll plaza was first mentioned and they gathered at the construction site to discuss it.

They held a modest meeting as construction vehicles made a racket.

The civil rights group comprising of community members from Hout Bay, Hangberg, and Imizamo Yethu says they are disgusted that the Western Cape government has continued with the construction.

Residents say that the construction sets a negative precedent for developments where national parks are concerned.