Introduction There are two main freshwater features within the Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP), namely the Liesbeek and the Black River. Biologically sensitive wetland areas and areas of high faunal sensitivity status comprising remnant and artificial floodplains form an important ecological system, that is worth being maintained to protect endangered species [3]. The LLPT (Liesbeek…
OCA Objection to Lobey Fiesta Application LLA19090019 September 2019
Dear Sirs / Madams APPLICATION LLA19090019 – LOBEY FIESTA BISTRO, ERF 26014 323 MAIN ROAD, OBSERVATORY. The Observatory Civic Association as representative of the residential and business community is in support of any business enterprise in the Observatory Main Road area, only if it is evident that it will make a positive contribution to the…
REPORT BACK by Tauriq Jenkins – Western Cape Liquor Authority Tribunal : Springboks Observatory Liquor Licence Application
Introduction Initially scheduled to start at 9 AM at the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) in Bellville, upon arrival with Observatory resident, Roger Norton, we were informed that it would start at 10 AM. Present was Anine Kriegler who was summoned by the WCLA as an ‘expert witness’ in her own capacity, and Warrant Officer…
Two Rivers Urban Park Local Spatial Development Framework
The City is steamrolling a process to adopt a new Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP). This is very important as the proposed LSDF will provide for high-intensity development in the Liesbeek flood plain, pretty much changing the ‘rules’ so that the River Club will find it much easier…
Other News – Heritage Appeal Tribunal
On 21st November, the Ministerial Heritage Appeal Tribunal met to consider the matter of the River Club Provisional Protection Order. The Order had been appealed in 2018 by the developers, the City, and two provincial departments. In 2018, the Tribunal ordered Heritage Western Cape to complete a consultation process with the appellants and to report back…
Information relating to the 2019 AGM
As per our constitution please find the following information that we are obliged to circulate 5 days before the AGM. DONT FORGET TO COME ON TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER AT 17.45 at the Obs community Centre.!! 1) The Annual Report of the Chairperson to be adopted at the AGM – Download it here 2) The Annual…
STOP THE RIVER CLUB DEVELOPMENT
JOIN THE LIESBEEK ACTION CAMPAIGN click HERE to join our LAC newsletter The issue • The owners of the River Club in Observatory, Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT) have submitted an application to build a mega-development of commercial and residential buildings four times denser than Century City, on a protected floodplain and conservation area that…
It’s AGM time again!
The Observatory Civic Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Date: Tues 26th November Venue: Observatory Community Centre Hall Time: 6pm to 8pm Please note that to vote in the AGM you have to be a paid-up member of the OCA. You can apply for or renew your membership online, or at the…
OCA calls on SAPS to investigate the desecration of Obs cemetery.
REPORT Compiled by Tauriq Jenkins, Chair : OCA Thursday, 31 October, 2019 Browning Road Mowbray Muslim Cemetry Desecration Introduction Early this past Wednesday morning during the normal inspection by the caretakers of the cemetery reports was received on acts of desecration of the Mowbray Muslim Cemetery situated on Browning Road, Observatory. Investigation I met with caretaker…
Affordable Housing in Observatory
In July 2018, a group of 24 students from North Eastern University in Boston conducted a survey in Observatory as part of their study abroad program focused on the “right to the city” in South Africa. In partnership with the OCA, they surveyed businesses and residents in the area to explore the understanding of what…