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Blue Downs

Blue Downs

History of Blue Downs

Blue Downs is a suburb on the Cape Flats on the outskirts of Cape Town within the Oosterberg region. It began as a largely undeveloped area with scattered smallholdings and farms. In the late 20th century. As Cape Town expanded, there was a push to develop more housing to accommodate the growing population. The area was identified as a key area for residential development due to its proximity to major roads and transport networks, such as the R300 freeway, which connects the area to the N1 and N2 highways.

In the 1980s and 1990s, there was significant growth as the government and private developers invested in building low- to middle-income housing. This development was part of a broader strategy to address housing shortages in Cape Town.

The postal codes in Blue Downs are 7100 (Streets) and 7105( Boxes)

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: Kleinvlei-021 902 8300
  • Traffic department:
  • Fire: Mfuleni Fire Station-021 909 9660
  • Water:0860 103 089
  • Electricity: 0860 103 089
  • Ambulance:10177
  • Post office;021 909 0298
  • Closest hospital;/clinic – 021 444 8313
  • Library: Melton Rose Public Library-021 444 0980
  • Hillcrest community hall:021 444 7493
  • Mfuleni Hall: 021 417 4912
  • Mfuleni Training Centre: 021 444 7493
  • Pharmacy;Medi rite-021 909 0054
  • SPCA: Cape Of Good Hope -021 700 4140
  • Schools:

Blue Downs Primary School-021 909 6877
Malibu High School-021 909 1105
Happy Valley Primary School-021 908 0134
Tuscany Glen High School-
Bardale Primary School-021 901 0003
Dennemere Primary School-021 905 2538
Blackheath Primary School-021 905 4594

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