Pie in the sky?

The KwaZulu-Natal government has just released the ndings of a feasibility study which examined possible sites and set-ups for a cable car system in the Drakensberg. Here's what they found. Facilities at the top will afford wind sheltered panoramic views Top station at the summit of Mount Amery

There are likely to be 2 cable cars in operation - one will ascend as the other descends Three hectares of land (equivalent to six rugby elds) is needed to develop the bottom station
Bethlehem Kestell Harrismith Sterkfontein dam

Clarens

Operating costs will be approximately R20 million per annum Annual revenue from tickets, refreshments and souvenirs expected to be between R45 million and R60 million Tickets prices are likely to be R200 return and R100 for children (excl. VAT) Direct jobs created by the project will be 30
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Bergville

Winterton Giants Castle Game Reserve

Source: Graham Muller Associates/KwaZulu-Natal government

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