History of Bergvliet

Province; Western Cape
Coordinates: 34°2′45″S 18°27′15″E
Municipality: City of Cape Town
Area: 2.50 km2

Bergvliet (meaning mountain streamlet) was originally a large farm owned by Simon van der Stel which formed part of the original Constantia farm. The Cape Dutch farmhouse was built in 1769. It still stands on a property on the Western side of Bergvliet. This Farm is a very beautiful place and is a national monument. It has a small natural pond called Die Oog around which a dam was built to supply the farm. A tiny bird sanctuary has been established where residents walk their dogs or go jogging. The farm was divided up and demarcated as a suburb to accommodate returning servicemen from WWII.

The postal codes for Bergvliet are 7945 (streets) and 7864 (Boxes)

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Things to do and see in Bergvliet

Die Oog bird sanctuary Corner of Lakewood and Midwood Avenues, Bergvliet, Cape Town

Useful Numbers in Bergvliet

Police: Diep River 021 710 7300
Traffic department: Ottery 0860 103 089
Fire: Constantia; 021 400 5514
Water: Constantia 0860 103 089
Electricity: City power 086 056 2874 Eskom 021 915 9111
Ambulance: 10177
Post office; closest, Tokai 021 712 2314
Closest hospital; DP Marais in Retreat 021 713 7600
Pharmacy; at Spar 021 712 6569
SPCA: 021 700 4140
Library; Medowridge 021 712 9382
Schools: Bergvliet High School, 021 712 0284
Bergvliet Primary School, 021 715 1103
Sweet Valley Primary School. 021 712 3081
Ratepayer Association; http://www.bmra.co.za/

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