Historic Villa Must Be Rebuilt - Council

Lynnette Johns

20 April 2010

The city and Heritage Western Cape are intent on restoring the historic Rocklands Villa to its former glory after it was almost entirely demolished by Oasis Asset Management.

But Oasis has hit back at the city, claiming their officials were kept informed every step of the way, and that it was always the company's intention to restore the University Estate villa.

A conservation management plan for the landmark Victorian villa is being considered after Oasis all but demolished it during the construction of its office block