Strategy for the sustainable development of thermal springs : a case study for Sagole in Limpopo Province
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Authors
Tshibalo, Azwindini Ernest
Issue Date
2011-06
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Thermal springs , Health tourism , Aquaculture , Geothermal education , Social and economic impact , Development strategy
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Abstract
This research aims to investigate the diverse uses of thermal springs and to develop strategies to identify those most appropriate for Sagole with due regard given to the economic, social and environmental aspects. The aim specifically determines the optimum use of the Sagole thermal spring. The following potential uses for Sagole were identified, discussed and analysed in terms of the environmental, social and economic aspects: tourism, aquaculture and geothermal education. The potential cost and benefit of each were also analysed. According to the research finding, the establishment of a Geothermal Education Centre appears to be the most sustainable project with the highest Feasibility Index. It is followed by Health Tourism and then Aquaculture.
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Citation
Tshibalo, Azwindini Ernest (2011) Strategy for the sustainable development of thermal springs : a case study for Sagole in Limpopo Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/5452>