Brighton Beach’s derelict buildings get a facelift
The old buildings at Brighton Beach have been renovated as part of the council’s plans to improve the promenade at the beach.
THE dilapidated Brighton Beach Lifesaving Club has finally been renovated. This comes after numerous concerns from the public about the dire situation of the iconic buildings along the beach promenade. The ceiling and roof have been replaced with new tiling.
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According to ward 66 councillor, Zoë Solomon, the money for this project was procured from projects outside of The Bluff that were not used in the current financial year. This amount has been repurposed to cover the R1 million requested to fix the roof. She said the other outside projects will be rolled over to the next financial year.
“The community improvement project fund (CPI) this year will be spent on the recreational space at the Anstey’s Beach paddling pools. This will include the ablution and change rooms and all the seating that is dilapidated and unsafe.
“The refurbishment is absolutely necessary since the second phase of the beach upgrade has not been implemented due to [lack of] funds. This money is made available for the councillor to upgrade visible issues that affect residents. A visible improvement is the prerequisite and benefit to the community.
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“Along with the recent replacement of the roof at Brighton Beach and last year’s upgrade of the paddling ponds, the reinstatement of the fisherman’s walkway and wall, and the dune vegetation regeneration, the beaches will be regenerated in any way that is possible with any available funds. It has been a frustrating and slow process, but we are seeing the results,” Solomon said.
The SUN first reported on the dire situation of the Brighton Beach buildings in May this year following complaints from residents and the fishing community about the neglect of the buildings.
Brighton Beach is a beloved destination for leisure and recreation, and the municipality’s investment underscores its commitment to maintaining and enhancing public spaces for the community.
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