World-class Lavender Hill Shared Facility boosts sport and recreation

This week, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Western Cape Education Department hosted a celebration of the Lavender Hill Shared Facility, bringing together local learners, school principals, seniors fitness groups, private sector partners, ward councillors, and sporting bodies.

Lavender Hill Shared Facility creates sport and recreation opportunities for learners in the Metro South Education District, and for community members of all ages. There are football, softball and rugby fields, a hockey astroturf, spaces for indoor fitness classes, and netball and tennis courts. There is also a grandstand, clubhouse, parking and a dug-out.

Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, said, “We believe that right here in Lavender Hill – and in communities across our province – there are winners. There are future Springboks and Bafana Bafana stars. We have developed these facilities, where we run sport and recreation programmes daily, to make sure that there are opportunities for identifying and developing young talents. But it is not only about finding future champions. All children must have the chance to play, create, compete, perform, and have fun doing healthy activities.”

Minister Mackenzie continued, “We acknowledge there is a need to address inequalities in infrastructure available for school sport and recreation. In addition to this shared facility in Lavender Hill, we are working with municipalities and other partners to develop shared facilities in Mitchells Plain, Malmesbury, George, Beaufort West, and Kraaifontein. Thank you to all the organisations and passionate people who are working with us to create more opportunities for young people in our province.”

Schools from all over the district and beyond, as well as other clubs and community groups, can use these facilities. To find out about bookings and the terms of use, please contact cameron.fortuin@westerncape.gov.za.