City of Cape Town finishes its upgrade plan in Langa

Mbasa Gqokoma

30 March 2016

The City of Cape Town has completed its upgrade of the Langa Station South public open space at a cost of more than R10,5 million.

This project forms part of the City’s commitment to investing in historically under-invested areas.

Councillor Johan van der Merwe, Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Environmental and Spatial Planning, says “It forms part of our City rights efforts to create innovative and inclusive community and commuter friendly spaces.”

He adds that “We, however need our communities to take ownership of these spaces and to be actively involved in the promotion of these spaces.”

“It’s only through the support of our residents and communities that we can change the face of our communities by building quality driven, safe public spaces which are effectively used by local neighbourhoods. We want to improve the quality of life of our residents, and we remain committed to drive investment in our previously disadvantaged areas.”  He concludes.