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South Africa ready for post-2010? 7th April 2009
With South African infrastructure in the limelight prior to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, projects planned for post-2010 have been put somewhat on the backburner, if not totally ignored.
Understandably, much emphasis has been placed on the readiness of South Africa as a nation to host such a prestigious event and is seen by many as a springboard away from Third World stereotyping.
Yet it is precisely the apparent lack of foresight and understanding that may well lead to a general degradation of South Africa’s international standing. Very little has been mooted about the sustainability of the gargantuan building projects, be they stadiums or other associated developments.
Greece, the host nation of the 2004 Olympics are a prime example of what can only be described as over-zealousness and over-capitalization. Once pristine buildings, athlete’s villages and sports arenas have been left empty, neglected, under-used and in many cases fenced off and not used at all.
It is essential that South Africa invests in its long-term infrastructural future and not use huge chunks of its resources on what is after all an event lasting merely a month. As a nation, South Africa cannot afford to follow the example of Athens 2004.
Aska Property Group’s spokesperson Tony Clarke agrees.
“Long term investment in South Africa is essential, short interval goals fragment progress. The current global economic situation should be seen as an example of what happens if we concentrate our efforts on short-term goals”.
Aska Property Group has been pivotal in the development of the Parklands area of Cape Town, known as one of Cape Town’s fastest growing suburbs.
“Shopping centres, schools and medical facilities as well as residential housing have been at the forefront of the development. Parklands is a prime example of forward planning”, adds Clarke.
Criticised at times for its apparent lack of infrastructure, particularly its road network, Parklands’ future is still developing. “We have always been very aware of the logistics from a road network perspective. The alleviation of congestion and free-flowing traffic is the ultimate goal and it will be attained”, emphasizes Clarke.
With its mixture of properties ranging from smaller homes to substantial properties, Parklands is an example both to the rest of South Africa and ultimately the World of how a study in long-term goals ultimately leads to a successful outcome.
“I’m looking forward to 2010 and the Soccer World Cup, but at the end of the day it is the years beyond 2010 that we at Aska Property Group are looking forward to”, ends Clarke.
South Africa ready for post-2010? 7th April 2009
With South African infrastructure in the limelight prior to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, projects planned for post-2010 have been put somewhat on the backburner, if not totally ignored.
Understandably, much emphasis has been placed on the readiness of South Africa as a nation to host such a prestigious event and is seen by many as a springboard away from Third World stereotyping.
Yet it is precisely the apparent lack of foresight and understanding that may well lead to a general degradation of South Africa’s international standing. Very little has been mooted about the sustainability of the gargantuan building projects, be they stadiums or other associated developments.
Greece, the host nation of the 2004 Olympics are a prime example of what can only be described as over-zealousness and over-capitalization. Once pristine buildings, athlete’s villages and sports arenas have been left empty, neglected, under-used and in many cases fenced off and not used at all.
It is essential that South Africa invests in its long-term infrastructural future and not use huge chunks of its resources on what is after all an event lasting merely a month. As a nation, South Africa cannot afford to follow the example of Athens 2004.
Aska Property Group’s spokesperson Tony Clarke agrees.
“Long term investment in South Africa is essential, short interval goals fragment progress. The current global economic situation should be seen as an example of what happens if we concentrate our efforts on short-term goals”.
Aska Property Group has been pivotal in the development of the Parklands area of Cape Town, known as one of Cape Town’s fastest growing suburbs.
“Shopping centres, schools and medical facilities as well as residential housing have been at the forefront of the development. Parklands is a prime example of forward planning”, adds Clarke.
Criticised at times for its apparent lack of infrastructure, particularly its road network, Parklands’ future is still developing. “We have always been very aware of the logistics from a road network perspective. The alleviation of congestion and free-flowing traffic is the ultimate goal and it will be attained”, emphasizes Clarke.
With its mixture of properties ranging from smaller homes to substantial properties, Parklands is an example both to the rest of South Africa and ultimately the World of how a study in long-term goals ultimately leads to a successful outcome.
“I’m looking forward to 2010 and the Soccer World Cup, but at the end of the day it is the years beyond 2010 that we at Aska Property Group are looking forward to”, ends Clarke.
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