Public participation process related to redevelopment of Woodstock Hospital underway

CAPE TOWN - A public participation process is underway related to the Woodstock Hospital site.

The old hospital, which was renamed Cissie Gool House after being occupied by 850 people in 2017, is set to be redeveloped for social housing.

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The city plans to redevelop the former hospital, which houses 850 occupants, to accommodate 500 social housing units.

However, the occupants fear they won't meet the city's requirements to be housed at the site after it has been redeveloped.

Mayco Member for Human Settlements Carl Pophaim said public engagements related to the city's plans for the site were underway.

"We've been clear about our intention to garner meaningful, feasible and constructive input on the proposed vision for the site, which includes the development of affordable housing for qualified residents."