R24bn Granger Bay development open for public comment

A proposal for the Granger Bay precinct, just west of the V&A Waterfront, has officially entered a public consultation phase - outlining what could become a significant stretch of new public coastline.

The proposal, currently open for comment as part of an environmental impact assessment process, includes the reclamation of approximately 3.2 hectares of land from Table Bay. Central to the plan are new coastal defence structures, including two breakwaters that would form a sheltered bay designed for public use. 

Public commentary on the application closes mid-march - following a 30-day process that started on 13 February.

If approved, the development would introduce

• A mix of water-based and  land-based public amenities - including an area suitable for swimming and kayaking 
• Coastal public walkway
• A landscaped promenade
• Tidal pools
• Pedestrian paths and open spaces.
• A slipway and a fixed quayside

One of the key public-facing aspects of the plan is improved access. The proposed development would extend the existing promenade westwards from the V&A Waterfront, opening up a section of shoreline that is currently difficult to access and reshaping how people move along this part of the coast. 

These artist impressions, intended to illustrate the scale and intent of the development rather than final designs, have been shared by the V&A Waterfront. As with any coastal development, environmental impact is a central consideration. The current phase focuses on assessing potential effects on the marine and coastal environment, as well as social and visual impacts.

Members of the public have 30 days to review the proposal and submit comments, a period that began on 13 February 2026. All feedback will form part of the formal assessment process.

Whether you’re excited by the idea of more swimmable coastline or cautious about changes to Cape Town’s seafront, this is the moment to have your say.