A few hours after their initial statement, however, the municipality said that the promenades would be open from Sunday after being sanitised but would operate under strict conditions
“The promenade will be opened for public use tomorrow under very strict conditions, while other public spaces, including ablution facilities, remain closed until further notice. According to the regulations, only residents residing within the 5km radius are going to be able to use the facility from 06h00 to 09h00," said the municipality.
The promenades are popular with cyclists, runners, dog walkers and for general outdoor activity.
Hundreds of runners and joggers flocked to the various city promenades on Friday, the first day of the slightly reduced lockdown restrictions.