Advantages And Disadvantages Of Tarring Essay

Source 1-Tarring Of the Sani Pass

Source 1 is able to highlight the advantages and disadvantages that the tarring will create. This source considers both the South African side and the Lesotho side. Source 1 outlines a couple of reasons why is should be tarred such as the idea is favoured by the Lesotho taxi men and traders as tarring it may benefit the local people around the area, as it could possibly create more jobs and more tourism due to the easier access. The biggest motivation that contributes to the tarring is that the pass is slowly eroding away as none of the governments are maintaining the pass resulting in more severe erosion.

Source 1 refers to reasons why not to tar it as well, as the tourists come from all over to experience the challenge of the 14 hairpin bends as well as the beautiful wilderness. The pass itself would have to be closed completely during the construction, decreasing tourism and thus decreasing profit, as well as closing the pass would pose large implications on the tourism industry as

Surveys were conducted and a number of people said they would not return if the pass were to be tarred, resulting in a huge loss of tourism.

This source was written by Maliba Mountain Lodge in Lesotho on June 2, 2011. This source however is an opinionated source but analyses the advantages for both South Africans and people of Lesotho. This source was written in order to highlight the advantages and disadvantages and many people’s opinions. The author wishes to bring about attention to the advantages and disadvantages that the tarring will pose on many people and the environment.

This source can be regarded as reliable to a certain extent as it is an opinion, however it is one that considers both South Africa and Lesotho ad most importantly the economic and environmental effects that the tarring will