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Estate News

CLOCKING POINTS REMOVED
There are 70 clocking points for the
Security Officers installed throughout
the estate. These clocking points are
situated in specific areas to ensure
that thorough patrols are done during
the night throughout the whole of the
estate.
Currently, we are finding that some
of the clocking points are being
removed. The result is that the patrol
by the Security Officers is in jeopardy.
The Estate Management kindly
requests that, should any resident be
aware of the people who are removing
these clocking points, you urgently
contact the Estate Office and the BEAUTY IN NATURE
Estate Manager. I had the privilege of visiting the Gariep Dam during the middle of March.
The water was overflowing its walls.
EASTER EGG HUNT The name was officially changed to Gariep Dam on 4 October 1996. Gariep
All children are welcome to be part of is Khoekhoe [the language of the traditionally nomadic people of south-
the Easter Egg Hunt. And all residents western Africa] for ‘river’ and was the original name of the Orange River.
who would like to enjoy a cup of coffee The dam is located on the Orange River about 48km north-east of Colesberg
are more than welcome to attend the and 208km south of Bloemfontein. Its crest is some 1 300m above sea level.
event on Saturday 9 April, from 09:00 – The wall is 88m high, has a crest length of 914m and contains approximately
10:30 at the Post Boxes. 1.73 million m³ of concrete. The Gariep Dam is the largest storage reservoir
May you all have a blessed Easter in South Africa, with a total storage capacity of approximately 5 340 000
and joyful public holidays. megalitres and a surface area of more than 370km² when full. The hydro-
electric power station houses four 90MW generators.
Kind regards A marvellous engineering project in South Africa.
Estate Management

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