Cape Town: City’s Maroela South housing project in Kraaifontein is progressing steadily. The Member for Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements Councillor – Carl Pophaim inspected the work with other officials on Feb 2, 2024.
Carl Pophaim mentioned that till now they have completed 73 homes and 44 more are in progress at various stages.
The affordable housing project will include the construction of 395 state-subsidised Breaking New ground homes and 175 Gap housing units for those who earn between R3,500 and R22,000 per month.
Human Settlements Project and Programme highlights the following aspects for the year 2024:
- R241 million for Public Housing Maintenance
- R707 million for Breaking New Ground, Social Housing and Incremental Development Projects
- 5 million for Alternative Building Technology
- R19 million for Backyarder Service Enhancement
- R390 million for Informal Settlements Upgrading Projects
Councillor Pophaim said that they are glad to see the progress being made and that their teams are moving ahead with speed to deliver homes to their beneficiaries.
He added to his words, “Despite the challenges we have faced over a number of months, we have remained dedicated to seeing that the project moves ahead and the homes of beneficiaries are completed as soon as possible.”
The Maroela project is a very special initiative that is looking forward to provide homes to the residents of Bloekombos, Wallacedene and surrounds. The work for the current phase of the Maroela project will be completed by June 2025.
“City’s affordable housing is not just about providing shelter for those who need it most but it is about building stronger communities, healthier individuals and families, providing opportunities for families to enrol their children in schools and universities close to home, as well as opportunities close to work and economic activity,” said Pophaim.
Councillor also said that the city’s Human Settlements Directorate is delivering in a number of communities and that they will fulfil the promise of building hope in Cape Town together with residents.