Elandskloof Community Centre Built from Invasive Alien Plant Material
Sector: Biomass • Location: Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa
Source: Good Things Guy
A first-of-its-kind community centre in Elandskloof, Western Cape, South Africa, constructed entirely from bricks made from the biomass of invasive alien black wattle trees cleared from riverbanks. The project is a result of a three-year partnership involving nonCrete, Phuhlisani, the Elandskloof community, and WWF Nedbank Green Trust, aiming to provide a sustainable, low-carbon building alternati
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Biomass, Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Commercial
- Location
- Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Good Things Guy
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A first-of-its-kind community centre in Elandskloof, Western Cape, South Africa, constructed entirely from bricks made from the biomass of invasive alien black wattle trees cleared from riverbanks. The project is a result of a three-year partnership involving nonCrete, Phuhlisani, the Elandskloof community, and WWF Nedbank Green Trust, aiming to provide a sustainable, low-carbon building alternative and address housing needs. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape |
City | Citrusdal |
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Source | Good Things Guy |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Biomass, Manufacturing (Industrial), Raw Materials, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-29 |
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