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involved to prevent them from becoming mere spectators in the protection of their own heritage. Although<br />

“the rights of host communities are increasingly becoming more recognised, local communities are still not<br />

widely involved in heritage conservation endeavours” (Chiruke, 2013). Involvement means more than just<br />

employing local labour on heritage sites. Local communities and NGOs can play a valuable role in informing<br />

authorities of cultural issues, identifying problem areas, providing input on desired conditions at the site,<br />

assisting in developing strategies to attract tourists, and serving an ongoing liaison role in management.<br />

UNESCO (2003) has developed a practical manual for managing world heritage sites that raises pertinent<br />

issues for sites such as Naval Hill. Of importance is to set goals and objectives that give direction to site<br />

management, define the experiences to be offered to visitors and determine the limits of tourism development.<br />

Looking forward<br />

Phase 2 of the redevelopment of Naval Hill includes the construction of a cable car – design will start in<br />

2015/16. The development of a cable car is expected to be one of the most important (direct and indirect)<br />

revenue generators for the whole project (MMM, 2012). Phase 3 of the project will be implemented from 2015<br />

and includes:<br />

• A guard house / control centre<br />

• Parking areas and pedestrian routes<br />

• Park furniture, benches, rubbish bins, etc.<br />

• Tourist promenade and gathering space.<br />

Optional areas that could be developed are detailed in the masterplan and include items such as a primary<br />

vehicular access route; safari park and extreme adventure centre, including overnight facilities; an Exploratorium;<br />

and a multi-purpose cultural arena.<br />

References<br />

Chiruke S. 2013. Heritage conservation in Africa: The good, the bad and the challenges, South African Journal of Science, Vol. 109(1/2).<br />

MMM (Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality). 2012. Naval Hill Masterplan. Mangaung: MMM.<br />

MMM. 2014a. 2014/15 Integrated Development Plan. Mangaung: MMM.<br />

MMM. 2014b. 2013/14 Annual Report. Mangaung: MMM.<br />

UNESCO, 2002 UNEP World Heritage Manuals, Managing Tourism at World Heritage Sites: a Practical Manual for World Heritage Site Managers, by Arthur<br />

Pedersen, 2002 UNESCO World Heritage Centre (http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/activities/documents/activity-113-2.pdf)<br />

City of<br />

Mangaung<br />

 MANGAUNG: Naval Hill 357

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