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Application for the Rehabilitation of the Tsakane Entrance Burial Ground

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ProposalDescription: 

Graves situated at the junction of the Heidelberg Rd (R23) and Geluksdal Rd, the latter of which is the principal entrance to Tsakane Township, were accidentally damaged during physical works for road improvement and landscaping. In accordance with Section 36 of the National Heritage Resources Act, the Ekurhuleni Metro will rehabilitate the burial ground. Representatives of the families affiliated with the graves have been consulted and they have approved the rehabilitation plan.

Expanded_Motivation: 

This application is in mitigation of the damaged graves at the junction of the Heidelberg Rd (R23) and Geluksdal Rd and the public concerns raised about the matter. It has been recommended and an agreement reached with appointed representatives of the affiliated families that the graves will be rehabilitated in situ, i.e. at the original location. This understanding is confirmed in sworn affidavits, signed by the family representatives. An architectural concept for the proposed memorial has been shared with the affected families and approved. It is appended to this Report.

ApplicationDate: 

Sunday, December 6, 2020 - 12:04

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15885

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Heritage Reports: 

HIA - Rehabilitation of graves at Tsakane entrance

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Burial ground accidentally damaged
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  1. PDF icon 4 Conceptual Design of Memorial.pdf
  2. PDF icon 7 Newspaper Advertisement_2.pdf
  3. PDF icon Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Tsakane Graves
 
 

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