OUTDOOR enthusiasts will soon be able to enjoy a cup of coffee on the uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve’s raised boardwalk.
The newly revamped Forest Café, located at the northern end of the new boardwalk, will be up and running by December 1.
Bike & Bean has been announced as the operator of the café.
The uMhlanga UIP’s new boardwalk extends from the uMhlanga promenade into the uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve.
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“The kiosk, which was once a derelict ablution facility, is now completely revamped and sports a beautiful mural by street artist, Giffy. It was completed at the end of August and forms part of the broader boardwalk installation project that commenced in November last year,” explained uMhlanga UIP chairman, John Lee.
“Made from recycled plastic, the raised, wheelchair-friendly boardwalk’s design provides viewing decks overlooking the beach and lagoon and formalised access points from the boardwalk onto the beach. The infrastructure will be managed and maintained by the UIP,” he said.
The first 250m of the 1km long structure has been completed.
“There is still a long way to go to completion and the UIP is calling on local businesses and the public to get behind this worthwhile initiative, that not only protects and enhances the natural environment, but also supports job creation and tourism. This project further demonstrates the UIP’s goal to provide a clean, green, safe and desirable precinct where businesses and people can thrive. We call on all local businesses and the public to please donate towards the project either through our Zapper campaign, or contact us directly to make a larger legacy donation. Every cent helps towards completing this fantastic structure that will add tremendous value to uMhlanga,”
To donate to the project, visit www.umhlangauip.co.za.
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