Nelson Mandela Cultural Precinct 1

N e l s o n M a n d e l a C u l t u r a l P r e c i n c t

TCN ArchitectsOctober 2015

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Overview In order to stimulate an Economic

Revival a turnaround strategy is needed for Mthatha.

A Vision to develop the Nelson Mandela Museum into a World class destination which will materially alter the course of Economic Development in the region.

The future of this region and the importance of this Cultural Precinct in this plan highlights the following: Job creation in the tourism commerce

sector Investment in Macro-economic projects

to stimulate sustainable economic development

A major investment in a Public project aimed at becoming a flagship for the Economic rejuvenation of the Province.

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Boundaries of development

Nelson Mandela Avenue Maderia Street Mthatha Town Hall Craister Street

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Development AreaDEVELOPMENT

AREA

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DEVELOPMENT

AREA

Development Area

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Brief of Facilities for area

Nelson Mandela Museum 560 Exhibition area Archives & research offices Cultural History Museum Special collections Library Donors Hall

National Library 800 Full Public Library Multi media centre with International links A.V. Gallery Reference collections & valuable documents Short loans and study area Bindery restoration & print VIP cubicles / Study areas Research cataloguing Arrivals

Community Theatre 100 Full multi purpose performance venue Stage Props store workshops Outdoor Amphitheatre Informal performance spaces Foyer refreshments food court

Transkei National Museum 80 Upgrade restore and refurbish Restore exhibits and expand collection Stores and Archive facilities.

Hotel 60 On site full service Boutique Hotel.

Precinct upgrade 440 Full infrastructural upgrade of precinct

Commercial component240

Restaurant and take-aways Exhibition area Music venue / Bar Travel agent, car rental Coffee shop Retail outlets Banks and Post Office

Multi media centre80

Hi-Tech exhibition zone Diorama video’s & movies Community Internet / e-mail facility Science and Tech centre Small business support centre Links to other institutions

Offices200

Government related offices Management & Tourism Private / Professionals & research

offices Media offices and broadcast facilities Donors Offices

Mini conference Venue Offices140

Full A.V. facility with seating for 500 Dining area, kitchen, Stores Delegates meeting rooms Media centre all

Shopping centre and street furniture 300

Full infrastructural upgrade of precinct

R Mill

R Mill

Total 3,000

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LINKS TO OTHER PROJECTS

This project forms a cultural hub for Southern Africa aimed at providing a World Class cultural destination and the fulcrum of facilities celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy and the roots of our democratic revolution. The hub for the Home of Legends Historical trail. Linked to Nelson Mandela Museum facilities. Promoting a National Stadium and Sports Academy Servicing Port St Johns adventure centre A Gateway for Wildcoast tourism developments Linked to Nduli Park visitors centre and conferencing Serviced by Transport infrastructure:

N2 Toll road Mthatha Airport upgrade

Partnered with Walter Sisulu University Commercial link to Mthatha Plaza and BT Ngebs Mall Linked to Mthatha Town Hall and services area Promoting New Hotel developments

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LINKS TO OTHER PROJECTSSURROUNDING LAND FOR PROJECTS

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Funding Initiatives

Establish a management company consisting of Museum representatives, Foundation trustees, development group i.e. IDC and a South African company with strong international links (Major globally listed international company, ) and others Approach 100 International donor companies for

sponsorships of $10 million each. Approach 100 National donor companies for

sponsorships of R10 million each Approach National government (or IDC / DBSA) for

bridging finance and Financial Governance. Promote the project internationally using the

facilities of members on the steering Committee.As founder donors the 200 companies will have special privileges for members including:

V.I.P. trips to museum linked to exclusive tours. Membership of an exclusive club with a Corporate display

area within Museum precinct. Marketing spin-off of an association to this prestigious facility.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPIN-OFFS

A tangible investment in a Community driven project for the region

1000 Bed nights per day Anchor for Economic development in this region A concrete link to the promotion of a Sports

Academy International marketing tool for developing South

African tourism Positions South Africa as a Premier International

Tourism destination Generates Service industries and SMME’s Increased spending in the service area. International exposure for the region Sustainable creation of employment opportunities New Hotel developments Construction jobs in excess of 10 000 Permanent sustainable job creation of 2 500 This will generate additional private investment

well in excess of the development costs of the Precinct.

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CONCLUSIONNowhere else in this country has the opportunity for a development of this

nature and the unlocking of the potential of Nelson Mandela’s Gift to the Nation. This project will drive the Turnaround Strategy so necessary to address the problems of this area and see meaningful sustainable Economic

development.

This project is a positive step to develop existing opportunities which need to

be unlocked to form the basis of Economic rejuvenation of this part of

the country. This area has all the necessary resources but needs a

master plan to set this turnaround strategy in motion.

“SOMETIMES IT FALLS UPON A GENERATION TO BE GREAT, YOU CAN BE THAT GENERATION” Nelson Mandela

It always seems impossible until it

is done – Nelson Mandela

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up “– Nelson Mandela