New trees brighten Cape Town city centre
The trees, supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, have been planted on the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median and in sections of Orange and Bree streets.
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Aimed at making the Cape Town CBD greener and more welcoming for residents, workers, and visitors, 22 trees were planted across the CBD last week, with a further 10 set to be planted this week.
It is one of the latest initiatives by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).
Supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, the trees have been planted along the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median, and in sections of Orange and Bree streets.
Species include Ficus rubiginosa, Ceratonia siliqua, Erythrina caffra, and Ekebergia capensis.
CCID Urban Management teams prepared planting sites by digging holes and enriching the soil with compost.
Ward 115 councillor, Ian McMahon, welcomed the initiative, noting the role trees play in creating a more people-friendly city.
“I am passionate about planting trees, as they add a lot of value to a built-up environment like the CBD,” he said.
The trees, supplied by the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department, have been planted on the Foreshore, along the Buitengracht median and in sections of Orange and Bree street
Image: CCID
Trees are widely recognised for their environmental benefits, helping to improve air quality, reduce noise, and provide shade in urban areas.
Meanwhile, another public space in the City Bowl is also receiving attention.
According to McMahon, restoration work has begun at Hope Street Kiddies Park on Tuin Plein Road, where clean-up and remodelling efforts are under way following years of neglect.
The project is being led by McMahon in partnership with SC16 and the Lower Gardens City Improvement District.
He said the aim is to restore the park as a safe and attractive community space for local families and children.
“This space belongs to the families, the children, and the community of Ward 115,” McMahon said.
Together, the projects signal continued investment in the CBD’s public spaces, with a focus on creating a greener, more accessible and family-friendly city centre.
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