Town
27 March 2009
Cape Town's skyline is soon to change, after the Minister for Local
Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Pierre Uys, gave
the green light for the erection of the tallest building in the city.
The 35 storey building to be situated close to the entrance to the
Waterfront at the intersection of Buitengracht Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue
in Central Cape Town will house a hotel, gymnasium, restaurants, offices and
parking.
At a height of 137,6 meters above sea level it will compare favourably with
neighbouring buildings, with its decorative top structure giving it an edge
over the next highest building in the city.
The building will be constructed and operated as a green building with the
proposed building design being subject to review through agreed upon future
interactions with the municipality as well as the advisory panel.
Cobus Grobler
Media officer
Cell: 073 133 7299
Minister Uys
Cell: 082 455 5144
Issued by: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Provincial
Government
27 March 2009
Clarence
