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The CHOA will not take the risk whereby a child confronts a • Residents have also requested that Ubers and food deliveries
strange dog on the patio and for whatever reason the dog is be allowed at the Top Gate – unfortunately this gate’s
required to defend himself and bites the child. By not allowing infrastructure is already under pressure and is not equipped
dogs on the patio this scenario is not possible. The rule is to handle the requested traffic.
therefore that no dogs are allowed on the Patio. • Facial recognition can from time to time be challenging to
some individuals. Should any resident experience a problem,
On Cats – We received minimal comments. The CHOA however, please contact the CHOA office for assistance.
would like to remind residents that legislation strictly prescribes • The walking trail area next to the Lodge is a gravel path.
how to deal with stray cats. For more information, please contact Paving this path is being considered.
Magda at the CHOA. • Generators Policy – The CHOA will issue the Generator Policy.
Measures will be taken to note residents who do not comply
Also see the rules regarding pets as set out in the previous edition with this policy or any rule issued.
of Interface. • There have been complaints regarding WhatsApp groups.
Please note that there are 3 WhatsApp groups for which the
SPEEDING CHOA is responsible (Dessert Rats, Mountain Goats and Vlei
Speeding has been a continuous complaint by our residents over Paddas), being the 3 designated areas within our Estate).
the past years and it is the intention of the CHOA to implement There are numerous WhatsApp Groups/Messages being
stricter measures to reduce the culture of speeding in the Estate. created by our residents to communicate whatever their
The CHOA noted the comments and proposed a multi-layer needs are. The CHOA cannot restrict any WhatsApp group
strategy to address the concerns: or control the content or membership of such a group. The
• Consideration to add some additional speed humps Board is concerned regarding any negative comments made
• Keep rotating the yellow barriers by “non official Centurion resident WhatsApp groups” and
• Sub-contract speed enforcement to Bidvest during peak hours the effect it can have on social media. The CHOA is requesting
on a regular basis – R 1000 fine per incident that facts are verified before being posted on non-official
• Sensitising residents on a regular basis WhatsApp groups.
• Address resident whistle-blower complaints. It is welcomed • Inform residents when the golf course is closed for the day to
by the CHOA that residents can report speeding to the CHOA allow walking on the course.
as follows: take note of the time and place of the speeding • The Santa Monica bridge area beautification was highlighted
vehicle with registration number. If possible provide the – this area is extremely challenging since it is in the flood line.
address of the transgressor. The CHOA will follow up on the An attempt will however be made to firstly clean the river as
transgression as per information received and will be able to soon as the water level has returned to a safe workable level.
send a warning or fine (for repeatable transgressions) to the Please note that on average the cleaning of the river takes
speedster. a week to conclude. It is a stretch of approximately +-3 km’s
• The use of circles will be repeated in the Interface with very difficult and dangerous terrain to work in.
• Property upkeep and maintenance - the office will upscale
GENERAL MATTERS the current enforcement on monitoring of property
Several general comments were received, and the following maintenance. Please note that the CHOA receives reports
actions will be implemented: from fellow residents that the upkeep of properties is not
• Booking for non-residents at the Club – the SSC has no longer of an acceptable standard. The CHOA will then investigate
provided external restaurant visitors with an access code for the complaint and if found to be in agreement, a letter will
the past 6 months. be issued to the home owner to address any deficiencies in
• When there is a problem with generating a code the resident maintaining his property.
must contact the CHOA who will be able to assist with a code • Some suggestions were received regarding social activities
during office hours or security after hours. Contact no is 012 – such as Cardio Workouts, Yoga and Pilates. Suggestions will
665 0506. be taken to the Club. This will be followed up on.
• When booking your Uber, courier or food delivery please
utilise the correct tab on your App (Deliveries or Uber) as CONCLUSION
there is a set time limit to avoid roaming in the Estate. Numerous comments were made regarding the Club /
• Top Gate has operating hours between 06:00 – 19:00. A Restaurant. The CHOA is not responsible for activities related
special dispensation has been obtained from the Irene to the Club / Restaurant or the golf section. There is a different
Association, for an additional entrance to the Estate. Any company SSC (Sports and Social Club) with its own management
changes will have to be authorised by the Irene Association team. The comments made by our residents have been handed
and the Board will not take the risk for a review, which can over to the management of the SSC and they have informed us
result in a full closure of the gate. that a survey is being issued so that the matter can be looked
• Notice that the Top Gate is closed at night. A sign is to be into further.
added to the gate on the outside to inform visitors / Uber or
couriers, to use the main gate and to refrain from hooting. In conclusion, the CHOA has taken note of the feedback and
There is no one in the gate house at night. thanks everyone for their participation.

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