The Cape Bird Club

Entry to the Cerebos Salt Works area.

photograph by Dave Whitelaw

The gravel road to the boom entrance and the Works mentioned below.
The car park is behind Felicity.

Dear CBC Members,

Many of you are no doubt aware of the bird watching potential of the Cerebos Works along the Berg River at Velddrif. These Works are classified as a Mining Area, and as such members of the public are not allowed to enter it.

However, recent discussions with Steve Lombard (the Manager of the Works) has made available for the CBC members to be allowed entry into the area, if the following steps are followed:

• Anyone wishing to visit the area, must park their car in the parking area immediately adjacent to their boom, this is outside the Works and just off the N27 before the road bridge.
• Present themselves to the security office and sign an indemnity form.
• Avoid the Works themselves and enter the salt pans as indicated on the map in the office and ensure they are aware of the “No go” areas.
• Individuals wishing to bird in the areas to the West and East of the N27 must also sign the indemnity form, and sign for and collect the key to access the Eastern area. You will be required to sign out on returning the key. Cars must remain parked in the bays provided adjacent to the boom on the West side of the N27.
• Please note that no cars are allowed in the Works.

Dave Whitelaw.