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CHAPTER 6
1. The Harvest Day grounds function like a
municipality on their own.
2. Since 2000 electricity has been purchased
in bulk from Eskom and is distributed
around the grounds.
3. We handle water supply and distribution,
sewage and refuse removal ourselves.
4. We handle cleaning services during the
Harvest Day ourselves.
5. Drainage channels, paved roads and
drainage pipes were installed to improve
the drainage of water and to drain some
of the stands.
6. In 2000 the Harvest Day Committee decided
to change the name to NAMPO Park.
7. Covered exhibiting space on the grounds
currently extends over 17 060 m2 and
the outside exhibiting space covers
170 630 m2.
8. NAMPO Park is the home of Grain SA’s
Harvest Day and Congress.
9. The facilities and amenities were
developed and are used for conferences,
auctions, weddings, corporate functions
and the rolling out of products right
through the year.
10. A complete catering service is provided.
11. Grain SA’s guest rooms on the grounds
provide luxurious accommodation.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE HARVEST DAY GROUNDS
Since 2015 the Ladies’ Programme has made room for a bigger variety of exhibitors focusing on the fairer sex.