Overall Benefits and Outcomes
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Preserving a unique public open space where people are able to experience the benefits of healthy social and recreational activities
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Direct and indirect employment opportunities for local and surrounding communities
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Practical job shadowing skills opportunities for unemployed youth
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A variety of Non-Profit Organisation services to; children, youth and the elderly, benefiting local neighbouring and surrounding communities
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A local and international tourist destination contributing towards the regional economy
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Managed as an independent Social Enterprise ensures local accountability and the ability to contribute financially towards additional socio-economic and environmental development in the region
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Provides a Public / Private / Community Based Partnership that can be replicated
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Generates continued revenue / income to Provincial Government
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Showcases renewable energy and efficient water management technology
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Tangible evidence of a unique amalgamation of progressive international best practices, responsible joint custodianship of public assets and visionary political leadership
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it”. – Michelangelo