PHORA projects and initiatives around Penhill Estate.
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PHORA Bush Clearing
Clearing overgrown bush and dumped rubble around Penhill — including removing cover along the Riet Street foot bridge route that had been used for muggings.
Fibre Internet
The story of how fibre finally arrived in Penhill — from years of provider rejections, to Openserve’s 2022 rollout, to Octotel’s 2024 underground installation.
Sewer Network
How PHORA worked with the contractor to bring proper sewer connections to around 200 Penhill properties, and managed the traffic impact of the Hawke Road closure along the way.
Giving Back to Penhill
How the Clark family led a resident-driven effort to restore Penhill’s weathered entrance signs and notice board — a reminder of what one person’s initiative, family support, and willing neighbours can achieve.
Eerste River Relocation
How De Wijnlanden and PHORA responded when PRASA identified land next to Penhill to relocate an informal settlement from Langa — and PRASA’s own side of why the land was needed in the first place.
The Story of the Penhill Fence
How an original plan for a concrete boundary fence would have cut Penhill off from its green fields entirely — and how PHORA and residents worked with the City to get it relocated, protecting the graveyard and the conservation area alike.