UPDATE AS OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - the two beaches have re-opened.
The City of Cape Town's Health Department has advised that Seaforth and Water’s Edge beaches near Simon’s Town remain closed for recreation.
Repeat water sampling as per standard protocol is ongoing and the beaches will be reopened only once testing confirms bacterial counts have returned to safe levels.
The sewage spill that caused the closure was due to a break in the rising main pipeline in the vicinity of the parking area last Thursday (November 4).
The pipe was fully repaired the same day, the area was cleaned, and bio-enzymes were also applied.
Furthermore, the road surface has been levelled until resurfacing can be completed. The reason for the break is still under investigation.
Signage has been erected in the area at both beaches, advising of the situation.
