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Estate News

Dear Residents

In a time of despondency in South The construction of the South
Africa, where every household will Gatehouse is progressing well.
have its own story of a beloved family The building contractor, Lexkon,
member or friend who succumbed to is committed to completing the
the ravages of the COVID pandemic, construction by the end of October.
there is hope. Upon the request Our big challenge then will be to
by the community of Irene Farm relocate back into the new building.
Villages, the Board of Directors Residents are reminded that the South
embraced the yellow ribbon initiative At van Niekerk Gate is a construction site, hence, no
of ‘HOPE’. Yellow resembles hope. one is allowed onto the site without the
permission of the contractor. There’s
Once a year, we find the opportunity one entry and one exit lane open
to pay tribute to the women of this at the South Gate, which are closed
great nation, which we would like to from 20h00 till 05h00 daily. The South
share with all our readers on 9 August. Gate is closed for visitors, contractors,
The day will also be made special by deliveries, etc. The North Gate must
Jonathan Koen of Superior Realty, who be used in the interim. The North Gate
has a surprise for the women of Irene will accommodate all the visitors and
Farm Villages.
remains functional 24/7. The gates
are closed from 22h00 till 05h00 for
security purposes, but the Security is
on duty at the North Gate to assist any
late arrivals or for emergencies.

Our community has been invited to
take part in this initiative by tying
yellow ribbons or yellow cloth around
the tree(s) at your houses. They will
be trees of hope, which is the only
emotion stronger than fear.
History tells us the story that, over
the past centuries, the women of South
Africa played a prominent role in shaping
our country by displaying courage, The water management plan is in
insight, strength, willpower, and love. progress. During the water yield testing
phase, the mono pump that was lowered
into the pilot borehole to extract the
water to the surface got stuck to such
an extent that the assistance of another

Borehole site

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