Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, located near Melkbosstrand is the only nuclear power plant in Africa and one of the key contributors to South Africa's electricity grid. (Image adapted). © EskomKoeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, located near Melkbosstrand, approximately 30 kilometers north of Cape Town, is the only nuclear power plant in Africa and one of the key contributors to South Africa's electricity grid. Commissioned in 1984, Koeberg was designed to provide a reliable and steady source of energy to the country. The plant features two pressurized water reactors (PWRs), with a combined output capacity of around 1,860 megawatts. This makes it a crucial asset for Eskom, South Africa's electricity utility, especially as it produces some of the cheapest and cleanest electricity in the country, contributing to reducing reliance on coal-fired power stations.
Koeberg is uniquely positioned along the Atlantic Coast, using seawater for cooling its reactors, a design feature that takes advantage of its coastal location. While it plays a vital role in the energy landscape, safety and environmental considerations are central to its operations. The plant adheres to strict international safety protocols, and it has a rigorous environmental monitoring system to ensure that its operations do not negatively impact the surrounding area, including the Koeberg Nature Reserve, which provides a habitat for local wildlife around the station.
The plant has faced its share of challenges, including concerns about seismic activity due to its location near fault lines, as well as the broader debates surrounding nuclear energy. Despite this, Koeberg has maintained a strong safety record and continues to be an essential part of South Africa’s energy mix, providing consistent power to the Western Cape, which would otherwise be vulnerable to shortages.
Verblyf Naby Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Quest Bed and Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Melkbosstrand
6.3km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownQuest Bed & Breakfast is in Melkbosstrand geleë, 'n pragtige kusdorpie aan die noordwestelike rand van die Kaapstad Metropool. Melkbosstrand word gepas beskou as die poort na die Weskus en is bekend vir sy rustigheid, wye wit... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Sand And See 107
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
12.4km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownDit is 'n ruim tweeslaapkamerwoonstel, elke kamer met sy eie en suite-badkamer. Die hoofslaapkamer bestaan uit 'n dubbelbed en 'n toesluitkluis is in een van sy kaste beskikbaar. Die badkamer bestaan uit 'n bad en 'n verstelbare stortkop met... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Blue Robin
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
13.1km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownDie Blue Robin is 'n nuut opgeknapte vakansie-huis op die strand. Ons bied 'n rustige spanningsvrye omgewing vir die sakepersoon of vir die toeris. U kan kollegas of vriende op die dek onthaal. Dit het 'n uitsig op een van die wêreld se mooiste tone …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Mt Bijoux Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
13.1km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownMet 'n uitsig oor die Atlantiese Oseaan en geleë in Bloubergstrand aan die Weskus van Kaapstad, sal jy die Mt Bijoux Gastehuis vind vir die beste gasvryheid, avontuur en onberispelike weelde... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Nick's Seaside Rest
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
13.1km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownGeleë in Bloubergstrand ou dorp, naby Kaapstad, 'n klipgooi ver van een van die mooiste strande op die Suid-Afrikaanse kuslyn, sal jy hierdie vakansie rusplek vind. Nick's Seaside Rest bied selfsorg verblyf met egte Suid-Afrikaanse gasvryheid. Baie v …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Sunset 1008
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
13.2km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownSunset 1008 is 'n stylvolle, moderne selfsorgwoonstel in Bloubergstrand, Kaapstad met "epiese ononderbroke uitsigte" van Tafelberg van oorkant die see. Die woonstel het slaapplek vir 4 volwassenes en 2 kinders met 2 slaapkamers en 2 badkamers... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Rockpool 1208
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
13.2km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownSelfsorg Akkommodasie, Bloubergstrand, Kaapstad, Wes-Kaap, Suid-Afrika 'n Tuiste weg van die huis! Ons kliënte bly net terugkom na ons unieke woonstelle! Rockpool 1208 is aan die strandfront geleë en wanneer jy die woonstel binnekom... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Blue Mountain Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
14.4km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownBlue Mountain Guest House, wat in 1996 gestig is, het 'n trotse reputasie van 26 jaar dat dit baie gerieflike B&B-verblyf teen uitstekende tariewe aan duisende tevrede sake- en ontspanningsgaste bied. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Sea View Zeezicht
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
15km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownDié selfsorgwoonstel aan die strand is in Bloubergstrand aan die pragtige Atlantiese kus geleë, met asemrowende see- en berguitsigte. Die strand is bekend vir watersport op sy eindelose wit sand, en is geleë tussen Dolphin Beach... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
Aandvari Zeezicht
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergstrand
15km from Koeberg Nuclear Power Station - Melkbosstrand, Cape TownWelkom by Aandvari Zeezicht - 'n elegante, twee slaapkamer woonstel by die strand in Kaapstad se pragtige Blouberg. Met 'n perfekte uitsig op Tafelberg en die uitgestrekte see... …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.
- Duynefontein (2.38km)
- Van Riebeeckstrand (3.08km)
- Melkbosstrand (5.94km)
- Atlantic Beach Golf Estate (7.43km)
- La Paloma (10.90km)
- Blouberg Hills Estate (11.57km)
- Big Bay (11.81km)
- Sandown Estate (11.82km)
- Atlantis (11.96km)
- Dune Ridge (12.52km)
- Bloubergstrand (12.81km)
- Morning Star (13.02km)
- Blouberg Sands (13.91km)
- West Beach (14.17km)
- Sunningdale (Cape Town) (14.62km)
- Koeberg Private Nature Reserve - nr Melkbosstrand, Cape West Coast (4.60km)
- Blaauwberg Nature Reserve - Cape Town (9.76km)
- Big Bay Beach - Bloubergstrand, Cape Town (10.84km)
- Eden on the Bay Shopping Mall - Big Bay, Cape Town (12.04km)
- Freedom Swim - Robben Island to Blouberg (13.75km)
- Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital - Blaauwberg, Cape Town (13.84km)
- Robben Island Museum - Cape Town (13.93km)
- Robben Island - Cape Town (14.68km)
- Bokbaai Eco Trail - near Grotto Bay, Cape Town (14.97km)
- Bloubergstrand Beach - Cape Town (15.69km)
- Killarney Race Track - Table View, Cape Town (17.79km)
- Milnerton Rugby Club - Milnerton, Cape Town (19.37km)
- Table Bay - Cape Town, Western Cape (19.53km)
