Dear Property Owners and Interested Parties

As we move into spring, we are pleased to present our monthly update on the work taking place across our neighborhood throughout August.  

Important Notices from the Lower Gardens CID

2026 Lower Gardens CID Annual Survey

We strongly encourage all stakeholders to take a few minutes to participate in our 2026 Annual Survey.  Your feedback and insights are essential in helping us track our progress, measure performance, and identify key areas of focus for the upcoming year to keep improving our neighborhood.

  General Incidents Update

We noted a concerning surge in motor vehicle accidents, which accounted for 6 of the total incidents. Notably, 4 of these accidents occurred within a single week. 

Public safety attending to a motor vehicle accident along Mill Street nearest corner Hopeville Street. 

 City of Cape Town: Service Delivery

A critical issue on the ground was that of stolen water meters, which resulted in significant water spillage across affected areas. We are pleased to report that all of these immediate leaks have been successfully resolved. Moving forward, we are collaborating directly with Water and Sanitation to establish long-term management strategies and determine a timeline for replacing older meters across the area 

Water and sanitation department attending to a stolen meter along Wandel Street nearest corner Barnet Street.

Roads and Infrastructure Management team attending to a blocked drain along Hope Street.

You can contact us on WhatsApp  to report any service delivery issues you see in the Lower Gardens CID. This is the most effective way in assisting us address outstanding service delivery concerns in the neighbourhood.

 Law Enforcement and Public Safety Update

From a crime perspective, we now have a full year's worth of tracking data, allowing us to accurately gauge our progress. Comparing August performance year-on-year, criminal incidents dropped significantly from 12 incidents and 7 arrests last year down to 4 incidents and 1 arrest for this financial period. 

CoCT Metro Police carrying out an arrest along Wandel Street nearest corner Hope Street.

Notable Incidents

Wanted Suspect Apprehended.

A vehicle that was wanted by the Woodstock Police was spotted and stopped by Metro Police. The suspect was arrested and taken to SAPS.

Cleaning & Maintenance Update

 The team continues with regular stormwater management, with teams clearing 37 drains this month (up from 33 the previous month) resulting in 50 bags of waste being removed to ensure proper drainage.  

Stormwater drain cleaning along Roodehek Street nearest corner Buitenkant Street.

Help us stay ahead of the weather and please report any blocked drains via our WhatsApp channel. Our team will intervene where possible and ensure any issues requiring City suction equipment are logged promptly.

Social Services Updates

In honor of Women's Month, our social services team joined forces with SAPS and the New Heaven New Earth Church to host a community event at Streetscapes. Together, we created a space to discuss the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) and share practical guidance for anyone seeking support or safety steps.  

Tandeka Gxalatana addressing people at about Gender Based Violence at an awareness event at Streetscapes.

 

 Parks Recreation Update 

Progress on Tuin Plein continues incrementally, with the final leg of the development project scheduled for completion during September.  

City of Cape Town preparing the site for the installation of tar in the childrens play park.

Announcements

Lower Gardens CID AGM: 17 November 2026

Venue: New Heaven New Earth Church at 14 Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8000

Want a say in the future of Lower Gardens? By registering and becoming a member you can vote on:

• The annual budget
• The implementation plan
• Board members

Property Owners: Make sure you are registered before the AGM

Community Noticeboard

• Have your say

  2026 Annual Survey → Take the survey
  

• AGM

  17 November 2026 → Register to vote at the AGM
  
  

• Sub-Council 16 Notices

  • Cemeteries Policy and By-Law
  • The Animal Keeping By-Law
    
    

• Live Interactive Dashboard

  View CID activity in real time → View Dashboard
  

Your Eyes, Our Impact: See it, Share it

Your feedback and reporting are vital. We ask that you report all incidents, report all crimes with SAPS and provide case numbers, log all service delivery requests, and provide constant feedback on the success of our operations. You can do this by calling our LGCID control room, which is operated 24/7, on 087 330 2177. Alternatively, you can contact us via our website at LGCID reporting.

Contact Us

For general inquiries, suggestions, or to report an issue, please contact us at:

Email: cidmanager@lowergardenscid.co.za
Office Phone: 087 330 2177
Website: www.lowergardenscid.co.za
Physical Address: Lower Gardens City Improvement, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa 

Lower Gardens City Improvement District