How Supporting Heritage Adds Practical Value to Residents 

 Some Broad De Rust Scenarios  

“The Good & The Bad” 

“Scenarios are a way of considering future possibilities which depend on certain actions being taken by a community, organization or country.” 

In considering the key role “Heritage” can play in De Rust by providing a “High Road Scenario” the downside of “not doing anything” can equally result in the opposite being the “Low Road” situation. 

The High Road 

In considering a scenario looking at the “High Road” the following points are worth considering: 

● High Employment both in the Village and Surrounding Farms 

● Low Crime Rate 

● Real Business Opportunities in the Tourism and Related Sectors - particularly Eco-tourism

● Well preserved “Heritage” and other properties 

● Excellent Village Services including adjoining Blomnek 

● Major Upgrading of Blomnek to Accommodate Local Growth 

● Few Vacant Stands Available in the Village 

The Low Road 

Alternatively, a “Low Road” scenario could possibly look as follows: 

● High Unemployment 

● High Crime Rate 

● Lack of Real Business Opportunities  

● Derelict properties with Squatters 

● Lack of Services 

● Spread of the Informal Settlement in Blomnek to the Koppie/Village 

● Land Invasions of Vacant Stands in the Village 

Summary 

In considering the two options set out above there is little doubt what the majority of residents would prefer. There is a “Third Option” of sitting and waiting and doing very nothing. However, this is not really an alternative option as it will only result in a slightly better “Lower Road” alternative. 

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