Cape Town residents petition to save the Bellville Velodrome

Clarence Ford speaks with Wesley Neumann, GOOD Party PR councillor.

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The historic Bellville Velodrome and Stadium is facing potential redevelopment.

Residents and sporting organisations are pleading for restoration instead, highlighting the cultural significance of the venue.

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Neumann says the precinct is a ‘cornerstone of the vibrant sporting and cultural identity of Cape Town and the Western Cape.’

He adds that stakeholders who use the stadium have not been consulted on the plans to develop the space.

"So far there has been no public participation."

- Wesley Neumann, GOOD Party PR councillor 

The petition on Change.org to save the Velodrome has received over 5,000 signatures so far.

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