Heritage Western Cape is also responsible for the conservation of heritage resources. Our heritage resources are unique and should be celebrated, treasured and maintained. It they are damaged or destroyed, they cannot be recreated.
Once Provincial Heritage Sites have been identified and declared, it is important to promote and treasure these heritage sites as cultural heritage resources. No part of our history should be erased and it is important to guard against this happening.
To comply with the National Heritage Resources Act, anyone who wishes to modify historical structures must apply to Heritage Western Cape for permission. A historical structure is defined as a building older than 60 years.