This structure, being part of the larger NZASM endeavour, falls under the generic NZASM statement of significance, but specifically is also a good extant example of its type. Its importance lies in its associations with South Africa's community, heritage, and is considered uncommon, rare and endangered; it has the potential to yield information for understanding; as an object it demonstrates principal characteristics; has particular aesthetic characteristics; demonstrates a high degree of technical achievement; has strong and special associations with both historic and contemporaneous communities; has a special association with the life and work of an important organisation and its associated persons; and is significant in revealing labour practices of the time; all as they relate to the culture of South Africa and her international cultural historic affiliates. (Government Gazette Notice 1992 of 1954: 'Sub-division 18 of the farm Drystream No. 13293 situate in the County Klipriver, Natal, in extent 18550 square feet as shown in diagram number S.G. 7819/49 attached to the Deed of Transfer No. 3030/1951 dated 20th April, 1951, in favour of the Municipality of Volksrust on which are situated the remains of the bridge known as the Convention Bridge.')
