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E.2.8 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment-Vredefort Dome BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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PROJECT PURPOSE MUNICIPALITY BUDGET
20.Vredefort Dome Heritage Site Tlokwe 4,370,000.00 c
21.Multi purpose livestock facility
Beef Production Dr. Kenneth Kaunda 2,000,000.00 disc 22.Firebelts Livestock Production Dr.Kenneth Kaunda 2,000,000.00 c 23.Mechanisation support Implements Dr. Kenneth Kaunda 1,000,000.00 c
24.Merafong Assitance Agriculture Support Merafong 700 000.00 c
TOTAL 10,320,000.00
Note:
Projects 1 and 2 in 09/10 are Environment projects, so is proj 20 in 07/08.
Rolled – over = Such projects were rolled over from previous financial year because of being incomplete or discontinued.
2008/09
r-o = rolled over from last financial year; dis = discontinued; c = completed.
2007/08
Disc = discontinued
Project 7 Beneficiaries sold farm
Project 9 The surveying of the area by Engineers took too long due to staff shortage.
Project 12 The farm (initially Public Work`s) was allocated to the Barolong as part of their land claim.
Project 21 Funds allocated were not sufficient for the planned house,Office and handling facility and funds were redirected to other districts
E.2.8 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment-Vredefort Dome
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Inlandsee Pan
Space Shuttle photograph, NASA
Visitors cannot see the original Vredefort crater!
The Vredefort Dome is only the central part of a much wider (300 km) impact crater. Also, the actual crater has long since disappeared, having been deeply eroded, by 8 to 10 km, over the last 2000 million years. This requires careful explanation to visitors!
WHAT IS WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Heritage site is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to the future generations. Our cultural and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of east Africa’s’ serensity, the pyramids of Egypt, the great barrier reef in Australia and the baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our worlds heritage. What makes the concept
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CURRENT STATUS
` UNESCO inspection team has visited the area in April
` Highlighted the following :
` Fire prevention within Vredefort dome
` Vaal river pollution
` Community mobilization
` Land use planning
` Infrastructure development
` Tourism opportunity
` Up grading of roads
` Completion of I.M.P
` Finalization of regulations
ACTIVITIES
` Canoeing
` Mountain biking
` Quad biking
` horse riding
` Paintball
` Abseiling
` Bird watching
` Game viewing
TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
` Accommodation
` Conference venue
` Adventure
` Ecotourism
` Recreation facilities
` Job creation
` Hiking trials
` Fishing
` archeology
` Picnic sites along vaal river
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` Budget
` Road
` Environmental impact: pollution in Vaal river
` Unreliable communication
` Foster partnership with district ( governance)
` Management
WAY FORWARD
` To have S.M.M.E development
` Community mobilization
` All stakeholders must be involved
` Environment must be respected
` Use local labour and create a local and unique experience
` Use local product
` Use local product
` Standardization of products is paramount
` Ensure quality service and experience
` Conservation is a priority
` Closes all the gaps highlighted by UNESCO inspection team within the Vredefort dome
` Submit the report to UNESCO on 1st February 2009
` Make sure that the Vredefort dome is proclaimed by the minister within the stipulated time
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