FUTURE PROJECTS
Baakens Valley Zipline
> Project Status: COMING SOON
> Project Location: BAAKENS VALLEY
The Baakens Masterplan is a consolidation of consultative processes with key stakeholders to unlock the developmental potential of the lower Baakens Valley.
The inner city zip line idea is centred on retaining tourism activity within the city centre as a way of spreading tourism revenue across the Bay.
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The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) has been mandated to facilitate the implementation of a number of projects in the Baakens River Precinct.
In 2014, the MBDA commissioned a plan for the redevelopment of the Precinct. The rich green, built, and cultural heritages within the precinct, offers the opportunity to develop a tourism and leisure product that can contribute to the tourism offering of the city.
During 2019, the potential of establishing a Zipline within the Baakens Valley Precinct was tested through a feasibility study and a business plan. The final route was selected to be between two functional nodes, Fort Frederick and the Lower Baakens Valley; both sites, and their surrounding areas, form part of the broader development.
As part of the project it is our intention to upgrade and enhance the aesthetic environment, specifically addressing current challenges, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security of the precinct. We envision the Zipline as a unique element, catering for a unique experience to young and old, locals and tourists, by creating a combination of adventure and beautiful natural scenery.
The design and development will start packaging construction projects, including the zip line, such as the operations base building and all relevant improvements required such as developing walkways, parking amenities, utilities, and service areas.
