The Tokologo Local Municipality in the western Free State is in the process of resuscitating one of its game farms in Boshof in a bid to boost local tourism and generate income.

The municipality has set aside R4.7-million for the refurbishment and upgrading of the game farm outside Seretse township in Boshof.

The mayor of the municipality, Kegomoditswe Mokhobo, said the project, which is expected to be completed in October this year, will attract more tourists to the area and bring the municipality the much needed revenue.

“The project is already underway and I am confident that the contractor will meet his October dateline. We are planning to start marketing the farm in advance. Progress has been made to upgrade the chalets and increase their number to make accommodation easily available. We will also erect a paved road within the facility to ease movement of both people and vehicles,” said Mokhobo.

So far the chalets have been increased from four to nine.

After temporarily halting the renovations due to financial constraints, the project resumed late last year after being funded by the department of tourism, economic development and environmental affairs.

Following the completion of the project, the municipality will shift its focus towards revamping another game farm in Hertzogville.

“Game farms are one of our municipality’s major sources of revenue, so we have to make sure that they are maintained at all times to attract more tourists and hunters. The one in Hertzogville is still in good shape, but it needs a little extra attention to make it even more appealing to clients.”

Both game farms have animals such as springbok, impala, eland and wildebeest.