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- Considering the condition of some of the buildings at the site and possible challenges to the maintenance, the SAHRA agrees that action must be taken at the site in a combination of maintenance, restoration and appropriate development. Development must be highly sensitive to the site's heritage values.
- Previous studies have recommended retaining several buildings, while other studies have advocated for demolition. The SAHRA maintains an opinion of that of appropriate development, which would include restoration of majority of the existing buildings at the site, with a long term plan for sustainable maintenance of these resources. Furthermore, the SAHRA advocates for the adaptive reuse strategies of built heritage resources.
- The SAHRA is in the process of assessing the heritage significance of the greater TRUP area, of which the above mentioned site falls within. This case was referred to the SAHRA by Heritage Western Cape. The SAHRA requests to be included on any proposed developments that may happen at this site.
- The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) identified the TRUP as once of the provinces Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route (RLHR) sites. The RLHR is a national programme approved by Cabinet as part of a broader United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention African Liberation programme. The SAHRA suggests that DCAS liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that planned development at the site is aligned with above mentioned programme and does not detract from the RLHR significance of the site.
- Heritage values of the site must be enhanced by sensitive development that highlight symbolic representation, interpretation, access and safeguarding of relevant visual connections. Visual links to Table Mountain, Lion's Head and other aspects of the TRUP should remain without any interruptions.
- Developments must be done in partnership with the Khoi and San communities to ensure the intangible heritage values associated with the site are properly recognized and correctly interpreted.
- In developing the site, it is strongly advised that rainwater goods and supporting infrastructure be implemented to mitigate negative environmental impacts to the landscape which is part of the broader sensitive cultural landscape.
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