No access to Fish Hoek Beach currently – Here’s why

Cape Town’s Fish Hoek Beach is currently closed to the public until further notice. Here are all the details…

By: Nokwanda Ncwane

The Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town, between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk, has temporarily closed to the public due to sewer overflow. 

The Beach was closed on Monday, 2 January 2022, until further notice. 

FISH HOEK BEACH CLOSED

According to the City of Cape Town, the temporary closure is due to a sewer overflow caused by a blocked sewer pipe that has now been cleared. 

Items such as plastics and materials were removed from the sewer pipe. The public has been cautioned to desist from illegal dumping and dispose of their waste using available solid waste services or take recyclables to the City’s drop-off facilities.

Various departments in the City of Cape Town have reportedly been activated to respond to this incident, including clearing the blockage. A jet truck has also been dispatched to help reduce the impact of the overflow. 

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As a precaution, the section mentioned above of Fish Hoek Beach has been closed until further notice.

“City Health will take water samples daily for water quality testing until the levels are within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by the National Water Quality Guidelines. In the meantime, the public is advised to avoid contact with the water in this section until further notice.”

City of Cape Town

The municipality said this is a precaution as contact with the water could result in potential gastrointestinal issues; therefore, any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.

“Health warning signage has been erected, advising the public of the situation. We appreciate the public’s cooperation during this time. The City regrets any inconvenience caused to beachgoers during this time,” the City said. 

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