Sea Point landmark receives R7 million upgrade

Cape Town is upgrading the historic Sea Point Fire Station to balance heritage preservation with modern needs.

Serving the community since 1932, the station is now 95% renovated, with R7.86 million invested in the project. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Safety and Security Mayco Member Alderman JP Smith recently toured the site to inspect the progress.

Major renovation of Sea Point Fire Station nears completion

Upgrades include a new roof, fresh paintwork, tiling, electrical infrastructure updates, new gutters, as well as repairs to cracks in the building‘s facade.

Throughout the process, special care was also taken to protect the fire station’s heritage status and maintain its iconic architectural features.

“Our Fire and Rescue Service has a long and proud history in Cape Town and we have the responsibility to maintain and preserve our Fire Station. Fire Stations are beacons of hope for our communities in times of emergencies and it is important for communities to know that they are well maintained and continue to provide services for those in need for generations to come,’ Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security,” Alderman Smith said.

The project is expected to be fully completed soon, ensuring that the Sea Point Fire Station remains both a functional emergency hub and an enduring landmark for the local community.