Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2723AD33
    Site Name
    The infrastructure and remains of the old Wandrag Asbestos Mine
    Site Category
    References
    Reference Types
    Other Publication
    Citation
    Vosloo M, 2017. Upgrade of 66kV powerline network in Kuruman area, Northern Cape Province.
    Record Administration
    Author
    Ethe.Mngceke
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Built Environment Recordings
    Identifiers
    Recording date
    Recorders
    Primary?
    Yes
    Classifications
    Building type
    Associated People
    History of use
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -27.40452, 23.26232
      Northern Cape
      • John Taolo Gaetsewe
      • Gamagara
      Administration of Protections
      Administration Description

      Date: 2017-11-21
      The site needs to be avoided and preserved. Due to the sensitive nature of
      asbestos and its history of negative health effects, heritage mitigation efforts will be prohibitively expensive, and avoidances of these areas is
      recommended.

      Action Status: Accepted
      Site Action: Conservation

      Grading
      Grading
      Not Conservation Worthy
      Grading Date
      GradingComment

      Grade 4A Grading by: Mathys Vosloo

      Significance criteria
      Significance Categories
      Level
      Medium
      Statement of Significance

      The infrastructure and remains of the old Wandrag Asbestos Mine were identified at this location. The infrastructure included several houses, offices, a labour compound and storerooms. The staff accommodation is still in use and the houses are being occupied. The labour compound and several other structures are not being used and are in a derelict state.

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