Page 18 - Cornwall Issue 2 2022

LIFESTYLE

e are most
fortunate
to have the
WSesmuil-
spruit bordering our estate
on the eastern side. The
river runs directly from
the Rietvlei Dam in the
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
and because of this,
it has relatively clean
and uncontaminated
water. The advantage
of this is that during
floods, the river bank is
not contaminated with
unsightly rubbish that we
can see so clearly further
downstream where the
Olifantspruit joins the
Sesmuilspruit to become
the Hennopsrivier.
We have all seen the
unsightly aftermath of
the recent floods to the
Golf and Southdowns
Estates.

Land’s End is a beautiful
nature area with tree-
shaded walks on the river
bank, a large grassy area
and some braai facilities
that are unfortunately
under-used by the
residents. There are also
ablution facilities.

All it takes to access this
area is a phone call to
the security office and a
guard will be dispatched
to come and open up
the gate. Care should be
taken because the river
can run very forcefully
sometimes and it could
be dangerous as some
areas have very steep
banks with no fencing.

Once inside, the gate will
be locked again. This is
perhaps a matter that
management can have a
look at to make entry and
exit easier for interested
residents.
16 Cornwall View • Issue 2 2022