Amatikulu whale tower reconstruction.

The view looking North-East from the base of the whale tower.

 

The Amatigulu HO group began the reconstruction of the "whale tower" on this past weekend - the 2nd and 3rd of March 2013.



Several floor planks needed replacing before we could start work "upstairs"

 

 

Mabhida Ntenga, OIC Siyaya, Rick Cameron and Clive Watson doing some planning in the previous week.

 

 

The old stairway was removed before a new one could be constructed. The party brought generators, drills, circular saws, sanding and cutting discs etc etc to the site in order to achieve the desired outcome.

 

 

Greg working on the stairs,Patrick (working guest) looking on, Clive admiring the work of the "masters".

 

 

  

The stairs are now complete. Priscilla, our arbitrator, looking pleased, either with herself, or with the work done - not sure which!? Rick cameron," Clerk of Works and Chief Measurer" also looking happy with progress.Greg is up top checking on the strength of the upper staircase.

 

 

 

Clive repairing the generator cord. No power- no work!

 Good shade under this tower!

 

 

Mabhida and Greg looking like proud owners of a new whale tower!

Mabhida is famous for arriving "just in time"! We were finished the weekend's work at this stage!!

 

Phase 1 was completed on Sunday. We now have to return to build the roof structure and complete the sides. The structure is once more in usable condition. For those who have not been there, this tower provides spectacular views of the coastline for 15km to the left and a good 20km to the right. It looks over pristine coastal thornveld _ probably the best you will see on the entire KwaZulu coastline. It is well worth the visit. It is accessible by vehicle from the 4x4 trail, or by foot along one of the walking trails.

If you are interested in visiting Amatikulu or supporting the work of the Amatigulu Honorary Officers (who work for the love of it!), give us a ring on 0832746678.