Blomvlei Multi-Purpose Centre

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Objective

The purpose of the project is to build a multi-purpose facility on the premises of the Blomvlei Primary School grounds in Hanover Park, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

This facility will comprise: a school hall with a stage and markings for multiple indoor sports; change room and toilets; catering kitchen; conference room; internet cafe; office space for community development organisations; library and media centre; educare creche; recycling centre; sports fields and hardcourt surfaces; seedling nursery and food garden.

Outcomes

• Facilities are to support a full programme of extra-curricular activities for the learners of Blomvlei Primary School, including: sport, recreation, arts and culture as well as academic support programmes.
• Facilities are to create a safe and inspiring “home away from home” environment.
• Facilities are to serve a broader community education function.
• The School Governing Body is to be empowered to manage the ongoing operation of the facility.
• Certain components of the centre are included because of their potential to generate income.

Project Initiator and Funder

The Tourism Community Development Trust (TCD Trust) is a non-profit organisation promoting corporate responsibility in the South African tourism industry and is engaged in a number of community-based social development initiatives in the Western Cape. The TCD Trust is mainly funded by corporates from the tourism industry.

Primary Project Partners

The TCD Trust The Western Cape Department of Education Blomvlei Primary School

Primary Beneficiaries

The Learners of Blomvlei Primary School.

Secondary Beneficiaries

The learners from other schools in Hanover Park. The children and youth of Hanover Park – through the programmes offered at the center. Community groups benefiting children and youth – through affordable access to the facilities. NPO’s benefiting children and youth – through affordable facility / office hire at the center. The broader community – through the programmes offered at the center and affordable access to the facilities.