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slums the existence of slum conditions was not disputed by the owners or their legal
representatives when appearing before your Committee.
In dealing with those properties declared slums in terms of Section 6 of the Act I
would point out that repairs to the cottages will not effectively remove the nuisances by
reason of which they were declared slums and their complete demolition will not materially
improve the area or result in the elimination of slum conditions generally appertaining in
the area. I am of opinion that the desired standard of housing can only result from re-
housing with the abandonment of the existing cottages. For this purpose the acquisition of
the area by the Council in terms of the Slums Act is necessary and I submit this course for
your consideration.

The site, in extent approximately 2¾ acres, with a commanding view of the bay and
surrounded by good class residences forms one of the finest residential areas along the
False Bay coast and in view of the demand for permanent residents and for the accommo-
dation of visitors, I recommend that consideration be given to the ultimate disposal of the
land suitably subdivided for this purpose. I would point out that the site adjoins municipal
land (part of Capetown Commonage) to the west and a combination of the areas would
afford the opportunity of utilising some of the municipal land which at present lies vacant.
Before such a course, however, can be contemplated, the re-housing of the present
occupiers in a suitable locality must be provided for. In 1935 the Council purchased
approximately 2½ acres of land comprising the whole of “Point Township” for £4,656.
This land is situated between the railway line and the sea and adjoins Kalk Bay Harbour. I
am of the opinion that a housing scheme on this land to accommodate those now living in
Harbour Road would be to the advantage of Kalk Bay, for apart from the convenience of
the fishermen living adjoining the harbour, separation by the railway line would be
complete between the non-european section of the community engaged in the fishing
industry and the high class residential part of Kalk Bay.
I forward, herewith Plan TPZ.195 indicating the land suggested for re-housing
purposes and the suggested clearance area together with the properties of the individual
owners. The details of ownership, relative title deeds, mortgage bonds, valuation, etc., are
set forth in the attached schedule.

An application to the Minister in terms of Section 5(1) (c) of the Slums Act should
reveal the intention of the Council to dispose of the land acquired under the Act for private
re-development, the proceeds of the sale of the land to be devoted to re-housing on the
alternative site.
The number of persons occupying the slum clearance area is rather more than 300
so that a re-housing scheme will have to provide about 75 dwellings.
Of the properties comprising the clearance area I have to report as follows
according to ownership:
G.C. van Blerk (Properties tinted Green on plan):
This property comprises the residence “Clairvaux” in which the owner resides, a
pair of semi-detached houses “Vrede” and “Ruhe” facing Clairvaux Road, a combined shop