Bellville Velodrome Upgrade Sparks Mixed Reaction

Bellville Velodrome upgrade sparks mixed reaction

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has ignited mixed reactions with its recent decision to approve a significant private sector upgrade of the Bellville Athletics Track and Velodrome, a plan that will see the longstanding sports facility transformed into a premier events hub, Cape {town} Etc reports. Following the recommendation, the proposal is now set for final approval by the City Council, signalling a potential major shift for both lo…

Private Sector Upgrade For Bellville Velodrome Approved

[Image: Facebook] The City of Cape Town has announced the approval of a major private-sector upgrade of the Bellville Athletics Track and Velodrome, which is now heading to the council for final approval. In 2009 the City awarded a massive tender to developer Devmet, but the project stalled almost immediately due to a legal dispute over payment terms, and the facilities were essentially left to deteriorate. Not everyone was happy with the previo…

Cape Town Backs Major Upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track and Velodrome

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct. The recommendation will now go to the City Council for final approval, by clearing the path for a public-private partnership to transform the 11.47-hectare site into a premier world-class sporting and economic hub.   Reportedly, this …

Major private sector upgrade of Bellville Velodrome and Athletics track approved

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private-sector upgrade of the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder from a 2009 tender to develop the precinct.   Under the proposal by the successful tenderer, the City will lease the Athletics track and Velodrome to the developer on a long-term basis, who will be responsible for upgrading those facilities and their continued operation as event venues, wit…