Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

Dredging under way at Home Bay section of Zeekoevlei

The City’s major dredging project at Zeekoevlei is progressing well, with work now under way in the Home Bay section of the False Bay Nature Reserve after 207 000m³ of sediment was removed from Storm Bay.

This is the first dredging operation at the vlei in 42 years and forms part of the City’s efforts to improve water quality, reduce nutrient build-up and restore the health of the ecosystem.

The Home Bay phase will remove an estimated 157 000m³ of sediment over the next 10 months, with the overall project expected to conclude in early 2027.

Working hours:
Monday–Saturday | 07:00–18:00
No work on Sundays or public holidays.

The City thanks residents for their patience and continued support during the operation.

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