# The City of Cape Town is heading to court to challenge a provisional heritage protection order granted to the iconic Athlone Power Station. The City argues that the order hampers redevelopment plans aimed at transforming the site to support energy resilience and economic growth. Heritage Western Cape insists the site’s industrial and cultural significance warrants formal protection. The court’s decision could set a precedent for balancing heritage conservation with urban development.
Court battle looms over Athlone Power Station heritage status