Proposed pebble bed modular reactor
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Structure Of ReportThe structure of this report is as follow:
The section presents:
The section presents a summary of the findings of the survey.
The section presents the context in which the findings have to be interpreted, as well as the final conclusions. Methodology
The focus of the study involves a particular industry in the economy (i.e. the tourism industry) and the impact it may have on the local economy. From this perspective, the most effective approach to conduct the study would be the “demand and supply" approach. The demand side can be described in terms of measurements such as the number of tourists visiting a certain area and the money spent. The supply side can be described in terms of measurements such as overnight accommodation, places of interest, restaurants, etc. The impact of the proposed nuclear plant will initially be on the demand side of the model, as it may impact on the propensity or willingness of tourists to visit the area. Ultimately, and depending on the degree and scale of such an impact, it might also affect the supply-side. Some of the existing tourist establishments might have to close down as a result of a decrease in the demand levels, or more establishments might open, in reaction to an increase in the demand. Another element that may impact on the demand side refers to people working at the new plant. The survey that was conducted at local establishments, particularly those near Koeberg, have indicated that a notable component of their clientele comprised of engineers and technicians working at Koeberg. As an indication, the survey showed that 10% of people staying at the tourism establishments near Koeberg, were businessmen, with the corresponding figure at Pelindaba being 17%. This is an average percentage, and is much higher at those establishments that are located in close proximity of the plant. However, per definition, this element cannot be considered as part of the tourism industry, but should be included as a component of the broader definition of "visitors". For the purposes of this study, the definitions of these two terms are as follow:
The focus of this study is therefore on the point of interaction between demand and supply. This approach is graphically illustrated in Figure 5. F
igure 5: Model used to assess perceptions 
 
 
NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY: The main elements of PBMR technology:
A structured survey was conducted that involved both the demand and supply sides. On the supply side, a two pronged approach was followed. The one leg involved discussions with some of the main stakeholders in the local tourism industry, whereas the second leg involved a survey at specific tourism establishments that included B&B’s, hotels and self-catering facilities. Annexure’s 1 and 2 provide a list of the institutions contacted and the particular establishments surveyed in the Koeberg and Pelindaba study areas. Figure 6 presents perspective on the various tourism institutions contacted and interviewed. Annexure 3 provides the questionnaire used in the survey of the tourism establishments. The demand side involved a survey amongst the tourists that visited the two study areas. Annexure 4 presents the questionnaire used in the tourist survey. Figure 6: Tourism institutions contacted and interviewed
 
Gauteng Tourism Board  
Cape Metropolitan Tourism
Johannesburg Metropolitan Tourism 
Tourism Bureaus in Cape Metropole (serve mainly as information centres)
Tourism Bureaus in Tshwane Metropole (serve mainly as information centres)
The questionnaire (Refer to Annexure 3) comprised of three sections, of which the first gave a general perspective on the establishments in terms of the size (capacity), the origin of the visitors and the degree of seasonal fluctuation. The second section concentrated on the perceptions of the owner regarding nuclear technology and the degree to which the existing nuclear plants may have had an impact on the attractiveness of the two areas from a tourism perspective. The third section focussed specifically on the proposed PBMR project to determine if the owner was aware of it or not, and his / her perception on the possible impact it may have on the local tourism industry.
The questionnaire (Refer to Annexure 4) established the profile of the tourist, as well as the knowledge and perception of the tourist on nuclear energy. Secondly, the questionnaire established an indication of whether the presence of a nuclear plant will effect his / her (tourist) decision to visit the area. Directory: system -> files files -> Haiti Relief – esf 15 Support Organization Situation Report # 17 1/28/10 files -> Haiti Relief – esf 15 Support Organization Situation Report # 16 1/27/10 files -> Right to Carbon or Right to Life: Human Rights Approaches to Climate Change files -> Enhancing interactive learning in the classroom with Turning Point files -> Curriculum vita files -> - files -> Acknowledgements files -> Nw, Washington D. C 20037 Telephone: (202)884-1080, (202)939-6125/7 files -> Grey-headed Flying-fox Management Strategy for the Lower Hunter Grey-headed Flying-fox Download 3.55 Mb. Share with your friends:
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