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flowering plants were used, as well as
herbs that could be used in the treatment
rooms. The plants were positioned so
that their fragrances would emerge when
touched or when people were walking to
and from the spa.
In the spa area, Bidvest Top Turf installed
hard landscape elements including
pathways, cobble edging and water
features, with 220 sleepers used for the
pathways.

Irrigation and maintenance

The automated irrigation system com-
prises a decoder system with wi-fi module
that can be controlled via cell phone. The
water source for the resort is Magalies
Water and water harvesting takes place
due to the fact that all roads and roofs
have been designed so that water flows
The putt putt course and water park were installed during construction of Nodes A from them into the main irrigation dam.
and B This will soon be enlarged and sealed,
and a pump station is due to be installed
within Bidvest Top Turf’s scope of work. to create an instant effect with larger, later this year. The irrigation system has
However, within the area of the water park, open ground trees and palms; smaller been designed to link up with a grey water
they were responsible for the construction groundcovers and shrubs were given an recycling system once a planned sewerage
of a small amphitheatre. In this space opportunity to grow and mature.” plant is operational.
there is also a climbing wall which doubles
up as a movie screen. He adds that creating a jungle in an area Maintenance is undertaken by Bidvest
that is prone to black frost, with plant Top Turf and comprises grass cutting on
Adjacent to the water park is a landscaped material that is not indigenous, called for a weekly basis (3-4 hectares), pruning,
Jungle Bar, the gardens of which were “thinking out of the box”. Even though splitting and dividing, and ensuring
installed by Bidvest Top Turf while large open ground plants were responsibly that the irrigation system is functioning
construction of Nodes C and D was still sourced, they were hit by frost a week after optimally.
underway. Fraser explains: “We undertook installation, suffering extensive damage.
this work at the end of April 2017 as the In total, 22 open ground palms and trees SALI Awards
client wanted the entertainment area to were planted.
be open to the public in time for the July In the 2018 SALI Awards of Excellence,
school holidays. This meant that planting The Body Bliss Spa gardens were also Bidvest Top Turf received four Silver
of the gardens would have to happen at installed by Bidvest Top Turf and in this Awards for Nodes C and D of Kingdom
the wrong time of year. The client required area, the client required a garden with Resort; three in the category of Landscape
a jungle themed garden and the decision fragrance and water features to establish Construction with In-House Design and
was made to use plants of different sizes a feeling of tranquility. Perfumed and one for Landscape and Turf Maintenance. LSA

Landscaping undertaken by Bidvest Top Turf

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