This might not be the typical translocation that one would expect from a conservation organisation, but an important one, nonetheless. This deconstructed swimming pool that is being transported through Maputo National Park will be of great value for tourists who are now able to visit the newly constructed Membene Lodge. The tricky terrain makes this no easy task, but luckily for us, we have the best people on the job.
The Challenges Of Building In The Bush
Building a lodge in the bush is certainly no easy task, and with Maputo National Park’s soft, sandy roads, the challenge is that much greater, making getting the building material to site a lot more challenging, especially for heavily laden trucks. This resulted in all the building material having to be brought on-site using large 4×4 vehicles. Thankfully with the load being significantly lighter this time around, it was all plain sailing to the Lodge.
With the protection and conservation of nature being at the forefront of all that Peace Parks Foundation does, all of those involved in the design and construction of the lodge had to strictly adhere to a brief which outlined specific nature-friendly guidelines. These were aimed specifically toward all the considerations that needed to be kept in mind when building in a conservation area.
You can find out more about this by watching this episode of Conservation Conversations where Peace Parks’ Lésa van Rooyen sits down with PlanEco architect Neil Crafford and Maputo National Park Warden Miguel Gonçalves to discuss the challenges and achievements that the team faced during the construction of the lodge.
Did The Swimming Pool Make It?
With all hands on deck, Peace Parks is excited to see the final touches of this spectacular lodge come together. Make sure to check back in this week for Part 2 to see how, or if, the swimming pool reaches its destination.
