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including soccer, cricket, netball, basketball,
volleyball and hockey. The space also allows
for passive recreation such as picnics and
watching activities from a central, grassed
terrace. As the site has a considerable slope,
a decision was taken to terrace the courts,
creating definition for the activities and
controlling stormwater runoff from the site.
De Abreu adds that the location of the
new facility was strategic: the site sits in the
centre of the estate, and accessibility was a
key factor. It is also positioned adjacent to
the Mozzafiato complex, a family facility
with a variety of food offerings, pools and
function venues.
A play area was a strategic part of the
offering, as children and family activities are
crucial to the success of this type of facility.
It was designed along with the sports
precinct and is positioned closest to the
restaurants, enabling parents and players
to leave their children in a controlled and
supervised area.

Construction
The facility was constructed as a whole,
with earthworks and civil design being
an important component in getting the Tennis and pickle ball courts
site ready to receive the courts. The court
surfaces and top structures then followed.
The estate undertook bulk clearing and
rough levelling of platforms, construction
of the retaining walls between the various
platforms, and construction of the paved
parking area. Landscaping and irrigation
were carried out by the estate’s in-house
team.

Turftech undertook the following work:
• final level adjustments on the platforms
before importing base layers, thereafter
constructing all the court bases, final
levelling and compaction. The principle
was the same for all the courts, with a few
minor differences between the various
bases;
• installation of all paving in between the
courts;
• supply and installation of all the above-
mentioned courts, as well as the grass Padel courts
soccer field and grass surrounds;
• installation of the artificial turf for the
play area;
• design and installation of the fencing
around the courts, with the exception
of the padel courts, where imported
custom kits were used;
• design and installation of lighting for
night time play.

All-in-one
Serengeti offers an all-in-one experience
for its residents, catering for families,
children and sports fanatics alike. It has two
championship golf courses and is a member
of the Club Management Association of
Southern Africa.

Information and photos supplied by Novo
Landscape and Golf Course Architects and
Turftech. Paving between the courts was undertaken by Turftech n

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