Dalebrook Tidal Pool and beach reopened, Hout Bay Beach remains closed

The Dalebrook Tidal Pool is open to the public again after it was closed on Wednesday. The beach area next to the tidal pool in Kalk Bay is also open after a prolonged closure. Meanwhile, there’s been no change at Hout Bay Beach, which was closed until further notice earlier this week.

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DALEBROOK TIDAL POOL REOPENED

The City of Cape Town said the beach from Dalebrook to Kalk Bay, including the popular tidal pool was reopened on Friday, 13 January.

Water samples taken show that the levels are within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by the National Water Quality Guidelines and health warning signage has been removed.

At Hout Bay Beach, the City continues to investigate the source of possible pollution and the beach remains closed as a precautionary measure. City Health officials will take water samples on a daily basis until the water is safe for recreation.

The City said:

• The public is advised to avoid contact with the water as indicated above until further notice.
• This is a precaution as contact with the water could result in potential gastrointestinal issues and therefore any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.

The City has blamed the sewer overflows at beaches across Cape Town on the rampant load shedding. According to GroundUp, eight beaches have been closed over the last month – some more than once.

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