The City of Cape Town has reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square following a R3.7 million restoration project.
The upgrade restores an important public amenity at one of Cape Town’s most iconic public spaces, improving accessibility, safety and convenience for residents, traders and visitors.
The refurbishment was led by the City’s Recreation and Parks Department with support from Urban Planning and Design, Area Economic Development, the Events Department and the Cape Town Central Improvement District (CCID).
The collaborative effort ensured the facility was restored while preserving the heritage significance of Greenmarket Square and minimising disruption to daily activities in the area.
The project included structural repairs, restoration of ablution facilities, replacement of damaged fixtures and fittings, security upgrades, drainage and lighting repairs, and extensive refurbishment work to improve the overall functionality and appearance of the building.
According to the City, special care was taken to preserve the heritage character of the facility while modernising infrastructure to meet current public needs.
Greenmarket Square remains one of Cape Town’s oldest public marketplaces and a significant heritage landmark. Today, it continues to serve as a thriving tourism destination and economic hub, supporting informal traders and attracting thousands of visitors annually.
City Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, encouraged the public to make use of and help protect the upgraded facility.
“Greenmarket Square has served as a public marketplace for years and remains one of Cape Town’s significant heritage sites. Today, it continues to be a vibrant economic and tourism hub, supporting informal traders while welcoming thousands of residents and visitors throughout the year,” she said.
The restoration forms part of the City’s ongoing investment in public infrastructure that supports economic activity, tourism and vibrant public spaces while safeguarding important heritage assets for future generations.
