Historic Sea Point Fire Station upgrades: R7.8 million renovation project

Renovations to the Sea Point Fire Station, to the tune of R7.8 million, are 95% complete. 

Safety and Security mayco member JP Smith, along with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, visited the station at the weekend to survey the recent upgrades.

The station is one of the oldest in Cape Town and dates back to1932.

Some of the renovations to the main building included painting, roof replacement, tiling, updating electrical infrastructure, new gutters and repairs to cracks along the building facade.

During the planning and implementation stage, the conservation of the heritage status and architectural features were top of mind as the fire station is an important landmark in Sea Point.

"Our Fire and Rescue Service has a long and proud history in Cape Town and we have the responsibility to maintain and preserve our fire station," said Smith. 

"Fire stations are beacons of hope for our communities in times of emergencies and it is important for communities to know that they are well maintained and continue to provide services for those in need for generations to come."

 The total  cost of the renovation project amounts to R7 861 597.09 over two financial years (2024 - 2025).

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