Reconstructing the built environment

The ruins of the original Rustlers Valley farmhouse, gutted in a fire that damaged large swathes of the farm.  Photo courtesy Arlene Mulder
The ruins of the original Rustlers Valley farmhouse, gutted in a fire that damaged large swathes of the farm. Photo courtesy Arlene Mulder

The Trust has engaged engineers working alongside locally-recruited construction workers to improve the built environment, creating in the process a sense of local ownership and long-term commitment to the project.

In keeping with its goal of stimulating local economy, the Trust has emphasised the procurement of necessary tools, equipment and services from local towns, thus creating or rebuilding trade relationships.

For the medium- to long-term, the design, development and implementation of sustainable natural resources strategy has been commissioned for land use, water and energy.

Several huts have been built by women of Naledi Village for visitors wishing to stay nearer the community, instead of at Earthrise Mountain Lodge. Photo courtesy Diana Neille
Several huts have been built by women of Naledi Village for visitors wishing to stay nearer the community, instead of at Earthrise Mountain Lodge. Photo courtesy Diana Neille