Cape Town – Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has opened the upgraded Wesfleur Athletics Stadium in Atlantis
Upgraded for R31 million, the stadium, which now has a new running track, was opened on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Apart from the full replacement of the tartan running track, the upgrade included the revamping of the steeple chase arena, triple and long jump sections, hammer throw cage, javelin area, and floodlights.
Repairs were also made to seating areas, walkways, ablution blocks, and the spectator fence, alongside the installation of a new perimeter fence.
‘This upgrade is about far more than a new track — it’s about raising the standard of community facilities and ensuring spaces that residents can truly be proud of.
“The City has invested R31 million to deliver this high-quality athletics facility upgrade for Atlantis,” stated Mayor Hill-Lewis.
“Facilities like this play a critical role in building safer, healthier communities.
“When young people have access to well-maintained, inspiring spaces for sport and recreation, it creates positive alternatives and real pathways for growth.
“And we’re far from done – the work here is part of our commitment to better upgraded sports and community facilities across the city.”
The Wesfleur facility is also earmarked as a Regional Recreation Hub with further upgrades on the cards in the coming years.
“Facilities like Wesfleur Athletics Stadium play an important role in keeping young people active, safe and off the streets,” said the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.
“I want to thank the City officials and teams who worked to deliver and maintain this facility.
“This stadium belongs to the community, and I call on residents to use it, respect it, and protect it for generations to come.”
The Wesfleur Athletics stadium is one of various City facilities offering essential support to partners, including Western Province Athletics, the Western Cape Government, federations, clubs, and schools.
Major upgrades to other facilities already completed by the City in this financial year alone include:
- Blue Downs Athletics Stadium Upgrade: A R30 million refurbishment delivering a full replacement tartan track, upgraded field event areas, grandstand and change room improvements, landscaping and compliance upgrades.
- Manenberg “The Greens”’ Sports Ground Upgrade: A ±R20 million upgrade delivering a new full-size astro turf field, two five-a-side pitches with floodlights, multi-purpose courts, warm-up track, outdoor gym and play equipment, and enhanced roads, fencing and lighting.
- Fisantekraal Sports Ground: A R13,7 million full-size synthetic soccer pitch delivered as part of the Fisantekraal Recreation Hub, providing year-round, high-quality sporting facilities with seating and spectator infrastructure to promote active lifestyles and community engagement.
- Bishop Lavis Sports Ground: A R27 million upgrade delivering a new synthetic soccer pitch, family park, athletics track, cricket oval, hardcourts, floodlights, access road, parking and enhanced security to provide top-class recreational facilities for the community.
