A resounding NO!
We did say it was a controversial subject and whilst there are a few local Cape St Francis residents who appear to support the concept of an interlinking road between the Port and da Gama Road, Cape St Francis, others were vehemently opposed. Comments from those not living in CSF appear that they would enjoy easier access to the fabulous sands of Cape St Francis’ beach but in general the locals will have none of it. One can certainly understand and respect the naysayer’s reasons and brave would be any group who try and take such a proposal further.
Human life takes precedence over everything and thus if the Air Park ‘escape route’ is sufficient to ensure easy and guaranteed access to and from Cape St Francis in times of disaster, so be it. Sadly however we all know money speaks and one day the pure economics of it will probably see a near highway quality road join the Port with CSF, hopefully not in most of our lifetimes.
Staying with roads and Cape St Francis, most of those who live in Cape St Francis respect the 40 kilometre speed limit in force throughout the village. Unfortunately there are a few who don’t! Two ladies in particular have been mentioned as being particularly guilty for they, amongst others, show total disregard for the limit and speed down the ‘main drag’ and into da Gama as ii competing in a grand prix. One can only imagine what the long straight that da Gama would offer them if it is ever extended to join St Francis Drive.
They are not alone though and there are several others including ‘out of village’ contractors who rush in and out of the village. Kids are on holiday at the moment so to all readers who care, we really should show our disdain to speedsters and pull up them up to point it out to them that we have a 40 KPH limit. Whilst 50 maybe OK at a push, 100 is not!
Your comments on the Road … and speeding are welcomed!
absolutely NOT! I’m not permanent there but come every month for about 1 week to 10 days, it would spoil the whole point of buying there.
i have tried to follow a few bakkies without breaking the limit and give them a piece of my mind, but a lot of locals do the same
Totally agree abouts speed limit. We cycle and walk and some he’ll drivers doesn’t care about speed and also ignore stop signs. Never ever saw any kind of law enforcement with speed equipment.
“…money speaks….hopefully not in our lifetimes.” Whaat!? ‘Hopefully’ not because most will die off because ambulances can’t get to all the grannies & gramps in time to render possibly life-saving, emergency, stabilizing care before trundling off to hospital at 40kms/h. Personaly I’d rather live longer & see the progress, which has come to scenically beautiful locations all around the world with no harm done because the locals have been proactive in its nature & course, ensuring development occurs in thoughtful, environmentally sensitive & considerate ways. This country needs progress & jobs. Maybe some should travel more & see how Oz, Europe & the Americas deal with the march of progress in their upmarket locations, be reassured & see how money can be made at the same time, before baying on about the pros of isolation. We all know it’s just a cover to keep out the hoi polloi.
The comments regarding speeding also apply to those who speed along St Francis Drive. The speed limit is 50 km/hr. Please adhere to it.
Controversial is the incorrect word to use when describing the opinion of Cape St Francis on this subject the town is in almost unanimous agreement (95%), no road! Calling the residents of Cape St Francis naysayers, I feel is discourteous, we do not habitually express negative or pessimistic views. Surely, we are not “naysayers” because we don’t want a road?! In fact, I am optimistic, I look forward to the future and protecting the natural heritage and beauty of our surrounds. It goes without saying that human life takes precedence, yet the biggest threat to our towns is failure to control alien vegetation and implement controlled burns in the fynbos reserves. This article fails to recognise that threat instead offers to fix a symptom instead of the problem. “Sadly however we all know money speaks and one day the pure economics of it will probably see a near highway quality road join the Port with CSF, hopefully not in most of our lifetimes.” nonsense, show me the economics/proof for this statement. There are plots for sale in Cape St Francis, close to the beach.
SFT have over the months / years received several eMails / phone calls even face to face discussions on the subject of a road and obviously the recent house fire rekindled that flame with some readers to again broach the idea. We certainly intended no discourtesy to those who oppose such a development and certainly respect their views. SFT is totally neutral on the matter and only broached to subject in to show that there is considerable opposition to such a road thus possibly reminding the ‘yea’ sayers that local CSF residents are vehemently opposed. Please don’t shoot the messenger.
Apologies, no intention to shoot the messenger only the idea. If I came across otherwise it was not my intention.