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
Post date
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 11:07
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Structures
Built Environment Recordings
Submitted by Ethe.Mngceke on 04/12/2019.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Yes
Classifications
Building type
Associated People
History of use
Use Period | Use | |
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Location
Location
Mapping
-27.40452, 23.26232
Northern Cape
- John Taolo Gaetsewe
- Gamagara
Management
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:05.
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
Gradings
Grading
Autoid
Submitted by
Submitted by Ethe.Mngceke on 17/12/2019 - 17:03.
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.
Media
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