The City is inviting residents and interested parties to have their say on proposed upgrades to Voortrekker Road in Maitland. The proposal includes the upgrade and widening of Voortrekker Road between Fourth Avenue and Camp Road, aimed at improving the way people move through the area. From Tuesday, 15 September to Friday, 16 October 2026, members of the public can view the proposed designs and submit their comments, suggestions and recommendations for consideration.
‘This upgrade to Voortrekker Road is about making the road work better for everyone who uses it. We want to reduce congestion, improve public transport, make it safer and easier for people walking and cycling, and ensure that goods and services can move more efficiently. Ultimately, this project is about making everyday travel easier for our communities and to keep Cape Town moving,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
The project proposes the following road infrastructure upgrades:
- The widening of Voortrekker Road between 4th Avenue and Station Road
- The widening of Koeberg Road between Voortrekker Road and Basson Street
- The realignment of Camp Road with Voortrekker Road
- The realignment of Sydow Street with Camp Road and Perth Street
Interested and affected parties can view the designs of the affected areas and the list of roads on the City’s website as well as comment from Tuesday, 15 September 2026 till 16 October 2026.
Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted by:
- Email: urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za (Quote reference: 110262707)
- Online: Using the City’s website
- Written submission: Public Participation Unit, 14th Floor Tower Block, Civic Centre,12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 8001
- Subcouncil 3: Milnerton Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, 5 Bridle Way, Milnerton
- Library: Maitland Public Library, Voortrekker Road, Maitland,Kensington Public Library, Corner 11th and Factreton Avenues, Kensington
The public are also invited to attend the following Public Information Days:
- 17 September 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Maitland Town Hall, Voortrekker Road, Maitland
- 22 September 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Maitland Town Hall, Voortrekker Road, Maitland
- 7 October 2026 from 17:00 – 20:00 at the Kensington Community Hall, Factreton Avenue, Kensington
- 10 October 2026 from 09:00 – 12:00 at the Kensington Community Hall, Factreton Avenue, Kensington
Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Contact the Public Participation Unit’s Andre Louw on 021 400 9809 or Andre.Louw@capetown.gov.za.
For technical queries, please contact Janine Phigeland on 021 400 1350 or UrbanMobility.CT@capetown.gov.za for more information.
