Main Road Newsletter #20 August 2011 Final...Aug 20, 2011 · • The shutter boarding will be decorated with a decoupage representation of historical and possibly contemporary photographs

Compiled by Chand Environmental Consultants September 2011

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Sadia Chand (MPhil Environmental Science, Cape Town) BSc Honours, Toronto) RegNo. CK 1998/012514/23

Suite 1.2A Richmond Centre

174-206 Main Road Plumstead

7800

P.O Box 238 Plumstead, 7801

TEL: (021) 762-3050 FAX: (021) 762-3240

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Specialist Environmental and Sustainability Consultants

2nd September 2011

CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S

REHABILITATION OF MAIN ROAD FROM ATLANTIC ROAD, MUIZENBERG TO CLOVELLY ROAD, CLOVELLY, CAPE TOWN

NEWSLETTER #20

September 2011

Dear Registered Interested and Affected Party

1. PURPOSE OF THE NEWSLETTER

As you are aware, the rehabilitation of a 4.5 km portion of the Main Road from Atlantic Road in Muizenberg to

Clovelly Road, Clovelly has been underway since March 2008.

The purpose of this newsletter is to provide users of the road with relevant information concerning project team

activities undertaken between June and August 2011 for Phase 1 (Section 3) and Phase 2 of this project, which are currently underway.

The newsletter is structured as follows:

2. PHASE 1 2.1 Project progress

2.2 Photographic record of progress to date 2.3 Project programme

3. PHASE 2

3.1 Project progress

3.3 Photographic record of progress to date 3.2 Project programme

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES

5. CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S WEBSITE

6. PROJECT TEAM

7. EMERGENCY CONTACTS

8. FOLLOW UP


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2. PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION (Canty House to Leighton Road)

2.1 PHASE 1: PROJECT PROGRESS 2.1.1 One-way southbound traffic system

The one-way system is still operating satisfactorily and the traffic was recently moved to the southbound carriageway between Leighton Road and Holy Trinity Church.

The project team is continuously monitoring the one-way system from St. James Road to Clairvaux Road through

the utilisation of CCTV cameras.

2.1.2 Boyes Drive remedial work

As part of the current contract, the project team will be carrying out essential repairs to Boyes Drive. This work

has been scheduled for September or October 2011, to reduce the risk of inclement weather. During this operation the team will be implementing a one-way system for northbound traffic, between the hours of 09h00 to 16h00, for

the section from Clairvaux Road to Old Boyes Drive. The work is planned in short sections starting from the south

near Kalk Bay. Southbound traffic will be directed to use the Main Road.

2.1.3 Phase 1 completion: Sections 1 & 2

Some progress has been made since the last meeting with respect to the outstanding items on Sections 1 and 2.

The following items are still to be completed:

• Replacement and/or re-seating of manhole covers;

• Installation of flashing pedestrian warning signs and the paving of a non-signalised pedestrian crossing at

Carisbrook subway; and • Grouting of a section of old 375mm sewer from Rust ‘n Vrede to Bailey’s Cottage and the benching in the cross

connecting manhole.

2.1.4 Phase 1 progress: Section 3 northbound

Main sewer between Jacob’s Ladder and Ley Road

From the team’s early investigations, it was determined that the section of main sewer between Jacob’s Ladder and Ley Road had to be completely reconstructed. This was always seen as an intimidating prospect as the

distance is approximately 110 metres at a depth of 4 metres at Ley Road and approximately 3 metres at Jacob’s

Ladder and in a very confined space between existing services. Before work could commence on the sewer it was necessary to construct the new water main as the old cast iron main was on a similar alignment to the sewer and

in a fragile condition.

Work to the main sewer was completed on 26 August 2011.

Roads and footways

The roads and footways are following the completed underground services and subject to the completion of the

Telkom switch-over. This is expected to be finalised by 9 September 2011.

Telkom services The new Telkom manhole at Sandhurst Road has been completed and new sleeves have been installed to

reconnect the system at Jacob’s Ladder. Telkom are at present installing the new cables. Once they have completed the cable installation they will be switching individual consumers on a systematic basis. The downside is

that until the cables are finally installed the team is unable to complete the roadworks outside the St. James

Retirement Hotel.


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2.2 PHASE 1: PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF PROGRESS TO DATE IN SECTION 3: NORTHBOUND (June – August 2011)

Replacing deep sewer – Ley Road to Jacob’s Ladder

Left: 4 metres deep at Ley Road

Right: 3 metres deep at Capri Road

Paving at St James Church

Paving at St James Church

Telkom infrastructure: old manhole awaiting removal of equipment


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2.3 PHASE 1: PROJECT PROGRAMME

The anticipated completion date for Phase 1 is 15 September 2011. Refer to Figure 1 below:

Figure 1: Revised Completion programme for Phase 1- Rehabilitation of Main Road: Muizenberg to Clovelly


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3. PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION (Leighton Road to Kalk Bay Harbour)

3.1 PHASE 2: PROJECT PROGRESS Section A: Southbound - Leighton Road to Holy Trinity Church

• With the exception of the footway, which has been delayed by the installation of new street lights, this section

was opened to traffic 15th August 2011.

Section C: Southbound - Holy Trinity Church to Kalk Bay Station

• This section is falling further behind schedule as hard bedrock has been encountered in the excavation opposite

Rouxville Road. The rock is in the vicinity of the 600mm diameter stormwater outfall where the team needs to install a steel offset to pass under this pipe. The Contractor has meanwhile skipped the area of bedrock and is

moving south while a decision is made on the rock removal options.

• The parking areas at the Brass Bell and Cape to Cuba are complete and the parking area next to the Haven

night-shelter is currently being worked upon.

• The pedestrian precinct in front of Kalk Bay Station building is under construction and the area will be

expanded and squared off in front of Sirocco and alongside Kalk Bay Trading Post to form a more user friendly

space. This enhanced space has been made possible by the involvement of Roelf Jansen and the community spirit of Michael Townsend and Tony Popplestone.

Peripheral Projects:

Upgrade of the Ou Kaapse Weg and Steenberg Road intersection to provide an additional right turn

lane: • This is now complete with the exception of the reflective road studs which are en route from the manufacturer

in Durban.

An additional lane at the Royal Road / Axminster Road intersection in Muizenberg:

• This is also complete except for a section of “red” no-stopping lines east of Axminster Road.

3.2 PHASE 2: PROJECT PROGRAMME The official contract period for the Phase 2 project including special non-working days, is from January 2011

to March 2013, however the revised phasing is estimated as follows:

RELEVANT SECTION ANTICIPATED TIMEFRAME Section A Southbound (400m) January to August 2011

Section C Southbound (250m) May to September 2011

Section D Northbound (250m) October to December 2011

Section B Northbound (400m) September to November 2011

Section E Southbound (250m March to May 2012

Section F Northbound (250m) June to August 2012

Section G Southbound (200m) September to November 2012

Section H Northbound (200m) November to March 2013

The Contractor will commence with construction on Section B: northbound upon completion of Sections A and C.

The Contractor has fallen further behind schedule on Section C and is now forecasting completion by the end of September 2011. This will delay the start of construction on Section D northbound which will overrun by a month

into the summer trading period. Main Road should be open to two-way traffic from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay Station

by mid-December 2011. See Figure 2 overleaf for the revised anticipated programme diagram for Phase 2.


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Figure 2: Anticipated completion programme for Phase 2


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3.3 PHASE 2: PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF PROGRESS (JUNE – AUGUST 2011)

Kalk Bay Station Precinct

Moving electrical infrastructure Finding space for services

Hard bedrock encountered opposite Rouxville Road during modifications to existing stormwater system

Storm water manhole with encased sewer line at invert level

Cape to Cuba parking area Section A southbound


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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES FOR PHASE 1 AND 2

4.1 Public participation activities (June – August 2011) � Community Liaison Meeting (CLM) #19: 13th June 2011

� Newsletter #19: 5th July 2011

� Invitation to CLM #20: 2nd August 2011 � CLM #20: 15th August 2011

� Newsletter #20: (we are here now)

4.2 Email notifications (June – August 2011) Various email notifications were sent out to registered Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) between June and

August 2011, as detailed below. 14th June 2011:

City of Cape Town notification with respect to the planned water shut down scheduled to take place on Monday, 20

June 2011 5th August 2011:

Apology from Civils2000 regarding the electrical power failure which occurred as a result of accidental damage to a cable 10th August 2011: Notice regarding traffic switchover from the northbound lane (mountain side) to the southbound lane (seaside) of

the road from Leighton Road to the vicinity of the Holy Trinity Church (just beyond Dalebrook Road)

4.3 Discussion meetings held with the Kalk Bay Forum

• Two discussion meetings were held with the Kalk Bay Forum (28th June and 7th July 2011)

• Constructive inputs were received and agreement was reached with respect to specifications for the proposed

screening.

• Internal liaison took place with CCT landscape architect re: aesthetic design.

4.4 Feedback from meetings re: ‘Kalk Bay Walk’

• The shutter boarding will be decorated with a decoupage representation of historical and possibly

contemporary photographs.

• Decoupage is inexpensive and durable, easy to apply subsequent to the erection of painted shutter boarding

which will facilitate timing of the implementation process.

• Photographs of historical buildings from the Main Road and Kalk Bay harbour vicinity, dating back to the 1800’s

– to be sourced from Mike Walker’s collection.

• Affected shops will be provided with the opportunity for a contemporary photograph that is specific to the

needs of the owner. Jeff Ross offered his photographic services in this respect.

• Painted shutter boarding is almost complete. Decoration of the boards will commence soon.

• Media launch to promote “Kalk Bay Walk” will take place upon completion of the decorated boards. Restaurants

/ shops will be invited to participate by offering attractive promotions to the public. Further information in this

regard will be made available in due course.


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4.5 Key considerations raised by I&APs and project team responses

Issues raised by I&APs from June – August 2011 have been responded to by the project team and are contained in the attached handout, as contained in Annexure A.

4.6 Community Liaison Meeting #20

A number of key stakeholders have been identified for on-going liaison and communication throughout the construction

phase. Key stakeholders are invited to attend Community Liaison Meetings, which are held every two months throughout the construction phase.

The previous Community Liaison Meeting was held on 13 June 2011 at the Bay Primary School, Clairvaux Road, Kalk Bay. The key issues raised at this meeting are tabled in Section 4.7 below, together with the project team responses.

4.7 Key Issues Raised at CLM and Project team responses

I&AP CONCERN / ISSUE

PROJECT TEAM RESPONSE

Query regarding the completion date for Phase 1 (Canty House to Leighton Road).

The anticipated completion date for Phase 1 is 15 September 2011. Subject to Telkom completion.

Query regarding the completion of works to

reconstruct the main sewer.

The work on the sewer was completed on 26 August 2011.

At present the connecting manhole at Capri is being rebuilt.

Concern that cantilevered section of the sidewalk

opposite Carisbrook Flats assists in facilitating criminal activity as it provides hidden access.

The project team will undertake to prevent access by filling

this section of sidewalk. and is currently investigating various filling options.

Concern that rubble left on sidewalks by the

construction activities poses a danger to pedestrians.

The Contractor has agreed to regularly remove rubble from

sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Query regarding delays on Section C Southbound. Hard bedrock encountered in this section has resulted in the programme falling further behind schedule. The Contractor

moved works southward while a decision was being made on

the rock removal options. It was decided that blasting was the best option. The blasting is complete and the rock

removal is underway

Query regarding the effect of Section C delays on the programme and works overrunning into the business

district during the December trading period.

Completion of Section C is now anticipated for the end of September 2011. This will delay the commencement of work

on Section D northbound, which will overrun by a month into the summer trading period. It is anticipated that works will

cease on 15 December 2011 to allow for the trading period.

It has been suggested that if any further delays are envisaged for Section C, that works on Section D would

commence and break for the holiday season. Section D could then be filled and made usable for parking during the holiday

season. The project team agreed to re-evaluate the sequence of works should any further delays occur on

Section C.

Report that the three storm water outlets on the seaside of Kalk Bay require rehabilitation.

Although this is outside the scope of work for this project, the City of Cape Town has agreed to investigate this issue and

institute rehabilitation if considered necessary.

Clarity regarding works to the Kalk Bay Station

pedestrian precinct.

The pedestrian precinct in front of Kalk Bay Station is to be

expanded and squared off to create a more user friendly space.

Request for law enforcement to police Kalk Bay parking

areas to deter parking in unauthorised bays. Furthermore, unauthorised parking bays should clearly

marked to ensure that no parking is allowed.

Law enforcement and City officials have been notified of this

request.

Concern with respect to the unrepaired sections of the

sidewalk along Clairvaux Road and Boyes Drive.

Work undertaken on these sidewalks to install electricity

services does not form part of the Main Road Rehabilitation project. However, City officials have issued a request for


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urgent repair to the electricity services and sidewalks.

Request for a red ‘no parking’ line to be painted at the peak of Boyes Drive as the oncoming sight distance is

considered to be too short.

The project team has agreed to undertake this once the road surfacing has been completed.

Request for repair of pothole in Gatesville Road. This pothole has been repaired.

5. CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S WEBSITE

The City of Cape Town’s website provides details of all major roads currently under construction and specifically information with respect to the Main Road Upgrading project.

The site, http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/roads/Pages/default.aspx is accessible using Microsoft Internet Explorer using version 6 or higher. Click on “Main Road Muizenberg”.

6. PROJECT TEAM

The project team consists of Paul Booth, Mark Doubell and Ian McDonald (Roads and Storm Water Directorate) of the City of Cape Town; John Craig (Engineer), Andrew Rush (Engineers Representative) and Darryl Carver

(Specialist Water Services Consultant) of Kayad Knight Piesold Consulting (Pty) Ltd; and Rob Starke (Director of Civils2000). In order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the public, the project is overseen by

Health and Safety Auditor, Rod de Witt of Independent Risk Analysis, and the Environmental Control Officer, Lynda Muller of Envirowise.

Phase 1: Chris Ford (Contracts Manager) of Civils2000

Phase 2: Alan Espey (Site Agent) and Oloff Burg (Assistant Site Agent) of Civils2000

7. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

For incidents relating to the road works and Main Road:

Phase 1 (from Muizenberg to Leighton Road, St James):

Chris Ford – Cell: 082 577 4657 / After hours: 021 705 1573 Morne Blokdyk – Cell: 082 5691 859

Phase 2 (from Leighton Road to Kalk Bay Harbour entrance): Alan Espey – Cell: 082 7091 509

Oloff Bergh – Cell: 082 8245 179

Please note that Mr Alan Espey of Civils2000 is away from site from Monday 22nd August and will return on Monday 12th September 2011. As such, please contact Chris Ford or Oloff Bergh for any Phase 2 construction related emergencies during this time. � For incidents relating to crime and security in the area: Mountain Men - 021 700 3120

� For incidents affecting traffic flow: Traffic Management Centre (TMC) - 021 812 4583

8. FOLLOW UP

Should you or your organisation wish to provide us with any related comments, please contact us:

Kim Diedericks / Melanie van Breda

c/o CHAND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Tel: 021 762 3050 Fax: 021 762 3240 Email: [email protected]

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Main Road Newsletter #20 August 2011 Final...Aug 20, 2011 · • The shutter boarding will be decorated with a decoupage representation of historical and possibly contemporary photographs