STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

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Strandfontein Beach: aerial view looking east PAGE 2 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

PAGE 2 The Biggest tidal swimming pool in the southern hemisphere. PAGE 3 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION • Promote greater awareness, It was flanked on the north side by pavilion was certainly enhanced by knowledge, and engagement with our lawns for sunbathing and picnicking, experience gained by the Mitchell’s Plain national heritage and on the beach side by the construct- planning team who were veterans in • Provide consistent best practice stan- ed tidal pool. dealing with winds and shifting sands. dards and guidelines for heritage conser- To make optimal use of the natural vation and management History amphitheater formed by the dunes, the The purposes for which this story are, south face of the dunes has been terraced namely to support tourism development; During the apartheid era, the resort was inwards into the bowl. This area was ideal to stimulate local interest; and to promote zoned for exclusive use by ‘Coloureds’, for open-air concerts and shows. appropriate and sustainable protection and they still make up the main user of heritage resources through education, group due to the historical delineation of Landscaping VISION stimulation of interest and appropriate residential areas on racial grounds. Early The dunes terrace walls were designed to knowledge. Khoi-San residents gathered water from be reminiscent of the walls surrounding To realize the global competitiveness of a spring near the beach, hence the name, old Cape Farms, and the curved arches South African heritage and cultural THE BACKGROUND which is translated as “Beach fountain”. shaped brings to mind some of the old resources through product Earlier inhabitants built stone walls on Cape gables. The white painted walling development for sustainable INTRODUCTION the rocks and used the space to harvest set against the green landscaping lawns tourism and economic development Strandfontein Beach is situated on the fish trapped by the receding tides. Later add to the Cape architectural character. and our natural, historic and coastline and is well known for European colonists used some of the Landscaping received careful attention Indigenous heritage places are having the biggest tidal swimming pool traps as safe swimming areas. See more than. The entrance to the pavilion is for valued by South Africans, protected for in the southern hemisphere. about the fish traps below. instance marked by distinctive gateway future generations and cared for by the What Is a Tidal Pool? arches flanked the access road just off community. A tidal pool, also commonly called a tide The Pavilion Baden-Powell drive, and palm trees line pool or rock pool is water left behind the road up to this entrances. Objectives: when the ocean recedes at low tide. The Pavilion houses Administrative • To unlock the economic potential of Tidal pools can be large or small, deep or offices; it was also the base for many who Surrounding the complex was campsite heritage and cultural resources through shallow. worked at the city. There was changing A, B, and C. Down the road was the Blue responsible and sustainable tourism rooms and public toilets, a lifesaver’s waters facilities. The Pavilion was also development; The Strandfontein pavilion and pool clubroom, lookout tower, a boathouse for where famed songstress and Langa • To raise awareness of the ability of complex was constructed from 1974- the NSRI, an emergency treatment room resident Brenda Fassie gave a live per- heritage and cultural tourism to 1985, which was opened by the for the Red Cross, with access for an am- formance shortly after releasing her hit contribute towards social cohesion. Administrator of City, Engi- bulance, a restaurant on the three levels Weekend Special in 1983, and the area neer’s Department in July 1983 by Mr. with outdoor terraces, an information surrounding the pavilion was also home to the ’ only snake and Reptile ENGAGED COMMUNITIES Gene Louw. center, and three food vending kiosks. Park in the 1980s. The pavilion itself Objectives: The purpose was to provide beach front It has specifically conceived as an integral amenities on the False Bay coast for the boasted The Mermaid restaurant and • Focus protection efforts on part of the complex and the pool growing Coloured population in the bar, which was closed in the early 2000s. Indigenous heritage environment and it closed off the land area. side of the pool area. The design of the Read more...

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The pavilion was designed by a three coastline than in the Strandfontein area based here. The resort is very popular . manned team led by Vaughan Burns, between the sunrise beach and Mnandi with anglers, who come from far and If you on the beach, look out for... Graham Parker. The Strandfontein Beach. wide in the hope of hooking fish such Strandfontein Beach: Dassie or Blacktail Pavilion was designed and constructed (Article information for The Civil as white steenbras and galjoen, but Strandfontein Beach: Elf or Shad by the Cape Town’s city engineer’s engineer in –May 1983) it is mostly visited by residents of the Strandfontein Beach: Galjoen department at a cost of R2.1 million. nearby suburbs. Strandfontein Beach: Geelbek Now… Strandfontein Beach: Kabeljou (Cob) The long-term development of this part Strandfontein, the vibrant seaside A familiar camping site in Strandfontein Strandfontein Beach: Kelp Gull of the False Bay coast had to be related village situated on the False Bay includes Blue Waters, Rotary, John Strandfontein Beach: Kelp gull chick + to the very large population in the coastline between Mitchell’s Plain and Power and David Lewis Camps. eggs , vicinity. Estimates were that 400 000 Muizenberg. Strandfontein Pavilion hosts the Currently a few organizations is house people would live within 10 km of the It’s about 2 minutes drive to the familiar Strandfontein Life Saving Club. in and around the pavilion. Strandfontein complex by the year well-known Strandfontein Pavilion & The beach also obtained Blue Flag 2000, and 1.8 million within a 60 km Baden Powell coastal road which leads Status meaning it is clean and adheres NSRI station 16 range. Within two-and-a-half years to Muizenberg & Stellenbosch. to international safety standards. The Strandfontein lifesavers club the project was done and R5.8 million Lifeguards are on duty during peak open stretched, seagull inhabited beach 9 Miles Project was spending on improvements to the periods, and the NSRI’s Station 16 is between Strandfontein and Local flea market

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Strandfontein Pavilion: opening day july 1983 PAGE 6 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

The Pavilion houses Administrative offices; it was also the base for PAGE 6 many who worked at the city PAGE 7 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion: people making use of the pool in 1983 PAGE 8 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

PAGE 8 Strandfontein Beach: aerial view of Tidal pool PAGE 9 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion: aerial view of Tidal pool getting cleaned PAGE 10 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

PAGE 10 Strandfontein Beach: situated on the False Bay coastline PAGE 11 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion:various organisations use tidal pool PAGE 12 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

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Strandfontein NSRI: Station 16 , founding member Mr. Pool PAGE 14 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

PAGE 14 Strandfontein NSRI 16: celebrates Sea Rescue’s 50th anniversary PAGE 15 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Surf Life Saving began with the founding member Mr. Fortuin PAGE 16 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, create great South africans PAGE 16 and build better communities PAGE 17 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion : 9Miles Project and it’s founder Nigel Savel PAGE 18 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

The project works with youth in coastal informal settlements and aims to provide mentorship PAGE 18 and support to the at-risk youth and create year long events to market the Pavilion PAGE 19 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

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Strandfontein beach: try at least once in your life fishing, and PAGE 20 the fishermen’s stories... PAGE 21 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion : Stragglers is currently celebrating its 18th Anniversary this year PAGE 22 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein beach: are a community-based club serving Strandfontein Village and the PAGE 22 surrounding areas, and Pavilion hosted other events like cycling... PAGE 23 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

Strandfontein Pavilion :Local flea market, an awesome market to visit on a Sunday PAGE 24 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION

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PAGE 26 PAGE 27 STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION Strandfontein Pavilion, with Thank you to all who took part in Parrot6 (NPC) NSRI station 16 Digital Media projects to date. Strandfontein lifesaving club love… Special Thanks to the seniors who help compile 9 Miles Project and did research on the strandfontein pavilion. The local flea market and especially the anglers I cannot thank you enough for all the lasting that is Using the space. memories you have given me. Growing up and PARROT 6 (NPC) The stragglers running club spending my summers at the Pavilion have The Digital media class is about assisting all in And all the organizations that is making use of always been the best parts of my childhood. I al- the community, we realise the potential of dig- the facility for events, film shoots, advertising ways remember getting into that packed bakkie ital technologies to enhance teaching, learning shoot, music event and more... on the last day of school and not returning home and assessment so that our community become until the very late on that evening, just so we engaged thinkers, active learners, knowledge Thank you to The , Mr. Leite could stretch out the summer for as long as constructors and global citizens to participate who manage the Pavilion, Counselor Bernie Clark possible. No matter where I travel, no destination fully in society and the economy. for the encouragement and support. compares to Strandfontein Pavilion. Thank you two businesses, CAREMED doctor and Our goal is to create a program that can bring Quicktrip bakery for the support and help with You have given me friends that will last a Clarity, purpose and opportunity for the data and software support. lifetime. Sitting next to the same group of kids Development of multi-media skills that can on the beach your whole life creates a bond that Contribute towards the building of an economi- Thank you to Friend of Strandfontein Pavilion, lasts from year to year. Building forts with cally sustainable, culturally dynamic and socially Mr. Mario Oostendrop, Kaylinn Palm, Mr. Sedres, broken buckets and beach towels and eating relevant digital industry in Strandfontein and in Sandy . peanut butter and jam sandwiches will always surrounding areas. Mr Sam Rorwana for the great photography. be some of my fondest memories. These people Mr Mocke, Mrs Egipt, have become some of my closest friends, and GRATITUDE: I am so happy I have gotten to watch each of A special thanks to: The Strandfontein Community, Strandfontein them grow up The Richards Family for providing us with these library, The Youth and Seniors Digital Club mem- first opening day photos of The Strandfontein bers, Google, Facebook photo, Plainsman and Thank you for allowing me to become so close Pavilion. Peoples Post. with my cousins, the people I will forever call my The Pool family, The Fortuin Family, Mr. Jacobs To those we forgot to mention, truly know that best friends. We have been through so much who looks after and maintain the grounds of the I will find away to thank you personally and add together and I owe the closeness I feel to them Pavilion and who has rich stories that we still you into this photo book. all to you. Thank you for letting us feel the breeze need to capture about strandfontein pavilion and run through our afro hair. Thank you for the the surrounding areas. TEAM...Delorus, Shirley, Diane, Michele, Irma, barefoot walks, sand picnics and the late-night Eben, John, Blom, Faheem, Najou, Fakier, talks on the back of the rustic bakkie. To all the organization that is currently housed on Jerine, Amalia, Ingrid, Janine, Bernie, and the Strandfontein Pavilion; Deion