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Crowdfunding to refurbish Bellvilleâs clock tower
By Kristin Engel
by KRISTIN ENGEL
Cape Town - The City said it supports the Greater Tygerberg Partnershipâs (GTP) crowdfunding initiative to restore the Bellville clock tower to working condition and the surrounding park on the grounds of the Civic Centre to revitalise the Bellville CBD.
The project aims to reimagine a thriving public space where inhabitants of Bellville are able to meet during the daytime for markets and gatherings; or during the night for special community events.
Bellville is home to a number of talented bands and artists including Fokofpolisiekar, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Loki Rothman and Hiram Koopman, and local designer Rich Boy Clothing - who have all shown support towards this initiative.
City of Cape Town supports campaign to refurbish the Bellville clock tower
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CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town has welcomed the crowdfunding campaign to refurbish the clock tower and gardens at the Bellville Civic Centre.
This initiative is being run by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), one of the City’s key partners in its efforts to revitalise the Bellville CBD.
Bellville’s international music legends Fokofpolisiekar, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Loki Rothman and Hiram Koopman, and local designer Rich Boy Clothing; have all thrown their weight behind this crowdfunding campaign that was launched on March 8.
Bellville to be Cape Town s second CBD
Earlier this month Cape Town Mayor, Dan Plato announced plans to develop Bellville into the second Cape Town CBD.
Bellville is known as a center of academic excellence and a medical hub. It’s also home to Cape Town’s
busiest public transport interchange.
But how will this development change the way things operate in Bellville.
Carl spoke to the CEO of The Greater Tygerberg Partnership, Warren Hewitt on #TheFlashDrive to find out more about their plans and the way forward.
We just had to find out from #TheFlashDrive family what other suburbs should have been considered.