Pitstop @the Top - Harties Cableway Traditional Cache
Pitstop @the Top - Harties Cableway
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This cache is situated close to a beacon at the top of the Hartebeespoort dam Cableway. It is a PET container.
Use stealth when retrieving the container and put it back exactly where you found it.
The Cableway, originally constructed in 1973, extends to the top of the Magaliesberg and offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding area. It is situated 1km to the east of the town of Hartbeespoort in the North West Province, and is the longest mono-cableway in Africa. In 2010 the cableway was completely revamped and modernised, and officially reopened on 14 August 2010 .
History
1973 - 2005
The first Aerial Cableway was constructed in 1973. The aerial cableway was a top visitor attraction for overseas travellers and local residents, and became a popular paragliding and hang gliding destination. By 2005 the cableway had fallen into a state of disrepair, and was closed.
2010
In 2010, a company began a private initiative with the aim of growing tourism in the Hartbeespoort area, and purchased the old cableway. In collaboration with a Swiss company, they invested time and expertise into rejuvenating the old cableway and bringing the area back to life. 14 six-seater hi-tech cable cars, new galvanised cabling, touch-screen technology, and auto cabin spacing and conveyor programming technology were installed. The cableway underwent 500 hours of testing, complying with the Canadian Standards Association specifications.
Source: Wikipedia
Additional Hints
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Treasures
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