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ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM

THE ESTATE GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Homeowners
In pursuance to recent audits and the general or walls within the boundary/perimeter of 4.1.5 Razor wire, security spikes or similar
day-to-day living arrangements on the estate, the stand. security features.
certain aspects pertaining to the security and 12.7 Building material may not be dumped on 4.1.6 Standard type steel windows.
the aesthetics portfolios require re-confirmation the sidewalks under any circumstances, 4.1.7 No externally fitted burglar bars will be
of the Management and Conduct Rules. notwithstanding the fact that construction permitted (only internally fitted painted
is in progress or that refuse or rubble black type will be approved).
SECURITY PORTFOLIO removals have been ordered. All building
• The number of visitors to the estate where materials/waste will be kept on the stand, Pergolas (Clause 3.6, page 13 of the
residents have not issued PIN codes via the within the building perimeter, at all times. Residential Design Guidelines)
GLO CMS App is still a concern. If access PIN 12.8 Garden refuse, other rubbish, building 3.6.1 All pergolas to consist of 50% timber or
codes are not issued to visitors, security waste or rocks may not be dumped on composite wood. All intended materials to
needs to phone the residents to obtain vacant properties and will be removed be specified. The pergola’s ‘roof’ should be
approval for access. We encourage all at the cost of the owner. The costs of permanently >/= 50% open if not to count
residents to avoid the use of phone calls as contracted removal will be added to the as coverage on site and be permanently
it creates congestion at the gates and can owner’s levy account. open on 3 sides.
incur costs for the homeowner.
• The “Regular Visitor” functionality on the Building Design Guidelines (Clause Treatment of Stand Boundaries
GLO CMS App will not be available as 2.4, page 7 of the Residential (Clause 2.3, page 5 of the
from 10 May 2022 until further notice. The Design Guidelines) Residential Design Guidelines)
functionality thereof is being evaluated 2.4.17 Mechanical equipment and plant such as Each owner of a property will be responsible for
by the supplier and feedback will be given air-conditioners (and grilles), ducts, pool the erection of their own boundary wall, sharing
once the testing has been concluded. As pumps etc. must be designed into the of boundary walls will not be permitted (unless
from 11 May 2022, residents need to issue buildings and/or adequately enclosed or there is a written agreement between the
access PIN codes individually for their screened off from view. relevant affected owners), and a certificate of
visitors. 2.4.18 Where air-conditioning units are used, compliance will not be issued unless boundary
• It is important that all residents use the the owner is to ensure that the units and walls have been completed, built according to
GLO CMS App and not the GLO Visitor all pipe work are well concealed. Pipe the approved plan and plastered and painted on
App (which App is not supported by the work is preferably to be installed ducts, both sides as per the below guidelines. Kindly
service provider on our estate). The HOA and as a minimum requirement to be note that BVHOA will not become involved in
office staff can assist with any issues inside painted trunking of no longer than any disputes regarding the above.
related to the installation and usage of 300mm exposed length; the rest must be
the GLO CMS App. installed and concealed in the wall. All In summary, it is of paramount importance
condenser units are to be well screened that the Management and Conduct Rules
AESTHETICS PORTFOLIO off from view of the street and golf course. are adhered to, to ensure that the aesthetical
Unsightly Objects (Clause 12, aspects of the estate comply with the approved
page 19 of the Management and Prohibited Building Material standards and that these standards are upheld.
Conduct Rules) (Clause 4, page 14 of the It is the intention to update homeowners on a
12.2 A washing line must not be erected, and Residential Design Guidelines) regular basis about Management and Conduct
washing may not be hung out, in such a 4.1 The following building materials to be Rules.
way that it is visible from a road, golf course prohibited:
or the public open spaces. 4.1.1. Unpainted plaster, unplastered brick walls If there are any further details required in terms
12.3 No washing may be hung from windows, or or concrete block walls. of the interpretation or application of the rules,
balconies or boundary walls. 4.1.1 No precast concrete walls. No swimming please contact the Homeowners Association for
12.6 Trailers, boats, Wendy houses, tool sheds, pool type mesh fencing will be allowed. assistance.
equipment, tools, engine and vehicle parts 4.1.2 Unpainted reflective or painted metal
as well as accommodation for pets should sheeting or shade netting. Regards
be sited out of public (street) view. Caravans 4.1.3 Thatch roofs for houses and/or lapas.
may not be visible from public view (street 4.1.4 Wood panel fencing or ClearVu type Derek Truter
view) and should be screened behind gates fencing. Estate General Manager

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
BVHOA Office hours: Monday - Friday 08h00 until 16h00 DUTY MANAGER MANAGING AGENT
Reception: 011 318 1899 - reception@bvhoa.co.za 063 383 8468 Trafalgar: 012 326 5963
EMERGENCY NUMBERS City of Tshwane Call Centre NETCARE 911 FIRE BRIGADE MIDRAND POLICE OLIEVENHOUT POLICE
012 358 9999 082 911 10111 011 347 1626 012 652 0086
BVHOA SECURITY Control Room (24 hours)
011 512 0856 / 060 586 9406
CLUBHOUSE 010 109 6171 GOLF Pro Shop 011 512 0204

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