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PROJECT
Proud SALI Award winner of the Stihl Trophy
and a double gold for Best Landscape and Turf
Maintenance at King Zwelithini Stadium, KZN.
Pergolas with shading provide sun protection whilst new trees grow A variety of pool depths and designs cater for toddlers, children and adults. Two pools
allow for wheelchair access for disabled guests.
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086 111 2020
The bar area is centrally located to serve both hotel guests and day visitors. Dense planting and new trees help create more intimate spaces within a confined footprint
The deck also allows for flood waters to escape from the hotel side of the resort New Home Construction
Alterations
Plants and trees were chosen so as not and project management as well as the unique landscape setting.”
to attract baboons and the ticket office design of swimming pools, ponds, water They elaborated further, saying that it Maintenance
and all ablutions have vegetated roofs. reticulation, hard landscaping, planting, was “responsive to its cultural-historical Painting
Many of the plants were specially irrigation, roof gardens, access, parking context and a standout feature is the
grown for the project but this fresh new areas, water re-use and flood attenuation. meticulous consideration of every detail Concrete Slabs
growth attracted dassies – an unintended CNDV also undertook responsibility of the pools, spaces, surfaces and planting. Structures
consequence. Time and experimentation for the walls, waterfalls, fountains, The finished product is of a very high
have helped the plants to establish as slide layout and restoration of natural standard and quality. This outstanding Swimming Pools
very little research is available on what vegetation. project is not only world class but Waterproofing
dassies eat. demonstrates the exceptional value that
ILASA AWARD landscape architects contribute as lead Renovations
Range of landscape architectural The project received an ILASA award in designers on a project.”
services June 2024, in the category of Planning Civils
De Villiers says that this project showcases and Design. Judges commented that the
the extensive range of services offered by project was “an excellent redevelopment Information and photos supplied by CNDV Hannes: 082 552 2254
landscape architects, namely time, cost of a world class hot spring facility in a Landscape Architects.
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Henno: 061 506 0507
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