Reopen Koeberg Nature Reserve

[MTB9]

On 12/3/2024 at 11:50 AM, Robbie Stewart said:

I met a chap who works there a while ago and he also said the excessive rains this past winter did a number on the roads with huge sections completely flooded and this was the reason for the delay to reopen. At the time, about mid October, he said it was still soft and soggy in places and they were assessing it. 

Hi Robbie,

Any further updates re the reopening?

[Robbie Stewart]

3 hours ago, MTB9 said:

Hi Robbie,

Any further updates re the reopening?

I don't know any more unfortunately. We'll have to watch the media I suppose.

[ChrisF]

If it is flooding of roads .... another 8mm of rain this week wont help the situation.

 

Unit 2 should go back online shortly .... traditionally they closed during maintenance, which is almost finished ....

 

 

 

Lets see how it plays out.

[SURFER]

koeberg openKoeberg Nature Reserve Notice - December 2024.pdf

[Robbie Stewart]

1 hour ago, SURFER said:

koeberg openKoeberg Nature Reserve Notice - December 2024.pdf

Nice. I usually ride to Duynefontein and do laps around that village in the mornings. Now I may add some variety and enter the reserve now and then. 

[Robbie Stewart]

On 12/6/2024 at 4:41 PM, ChrisF said:

If it is flooding of roads .... another 8mm of rain this week wont help the situation.

This the road outside the gate in Duynefontein during July. It stayed like this for a good few weeks. I can only imagine the level of flooding in the reserve.

[MTB9]

Hallelujah!

I called them yesterday  and their team "was looking into opening the reserve"!

Thanks Surfer.

[SURFER]

I cycled it twice in the last 2 months (Koeberg Sports day).  The track dry and fast.  Only flooding could be the stretch from R27 turnoff into Koeberg along the R27 fence towards Atlantis.  One can skip that part if still flooded 

[MTB9]

Thanks Surfer

I will pop in there later this afternoon. 

Appreciate the update.

[Jbr]

I'll go apply for the permits monday, my 1st day of holidays, hopefully this time I don't have to come back with more paperwork. Then for collection I must come with my wife to collect her permit right ?

[Martin K]

On 12/11/2024 at 3:17 PM, SURFER said:

koeberg openKoeberg Nature Reserve Notice - December 2024.pdf

You sure?, I was refused entry on Dec 11...

[Martin K]

Good news guys. Just called the information center and the lovely lady confirmed IT IS OPEN. Since Dec 13.

See you there!