Case Decision - 198855

The Strand Jetty was built in 1934 and over time has deteriorated to such an extent that it is no longer fit for use and poses a danger to the public. A previous permit was issued by SAHRA in 2018 (Permit ID2733) for the demolition and removal of a section close to shore as it was identified as a safety risk. This work was carried out in accordance with the permit which expired in 2020. 
Discussions held between the City of Cape Town and SAHRA agreed on the way forward for the jetty, namely:

That the Stand Jetty will be left in place as part of our collective coastal heritage;
The jetty is allowed to slowly decay over time, unless sufficient funds are committed to restore it;
Weakened and damaged components will be assessed on a regular basis;
As the condition of the jetty deteriorates over time, weakened and damaged components of the structure will be removed and dismantled to prevent overt public safety risks;
Any work undertaken on the jetty will be done under permit from SAHRA 

The City’s Coastal Management Branch has identified that the jetty has continued to deteriorate and therefore they have applied for a permit to remove additional damaged components as identified in the site report. 
The Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (MUCH) unit at the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) has on 7 November 2022 taken the decision to approve the application for a permit to undertake the partial demolition of the derelict Strand Jetty. This is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the attached permit, ID: 3800. The terms and conditions in the attached permit must be adhered to at all times. 
The MUCH unit has been informed by the permit holder that the nominated on-site representative will be Carla Howburg from the City of Cape Town Coastal Engineering, Environmental Management Department, Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate (Tel 021 444 9126). 
We wish you every success in this endeavour.