Page 6 - Silver Lakes Issue 3 March 2023

ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

s we are three months into the new for obvious reasons. We have a swimming prescribed form and submit the form and
year, I thought it best to answer pool at the clubhouse that is available to pay the fees to the Association for it to be
Asome frequently asked questions residents. considered, whereafter the application will
that we receive. be approved or declined on merit. The total
What is the speed limit? floor space utilised must not exceed 60m .
2
How does the shuttle service work? Please note that this is a speed limit and
There are two shuttles and two times they not a speed suggestion. In Gleneagles Do the roads, street lights,
operate in the estate. The first is in the Street the speed limit is 40km/h and every stormwater and sewage systems
morning from 6:30 to 9:00 and the second other road in the estate has a speed limit of belong to the estate?
is from 14:00 to 17:00. This service is free 30km/h. The speed limit is set for the safety Unfortunately, not. These remain the
and a detailed map indicating drop-off of the pedestrians, animals and children in property of Tshwane and the estate will have
points is available from Linah at the HOA our estate. to apply for permission, either by wayleave
reception. or memorandum of understanding to
Here’s a fun fact: the average car will Tshwane, to fix these areas. We are currently
When are levies due? take 14 metres to stop driving at 30km/h exploring the cost and establishing whether
Levies are due and payable in advance on based on a reaction time of 2.5 seconds this can be deducted from rates and taxes.
the first day of each month. Late payments (this number increases depending on the
will attract interest charges and late weight of the vehicle, failing brakes or any We will present the road refurbishment
payment penalty fees. We do offer a debit distractions). That’s why we enforce this project at the upcoming AGM. Please
order facility which can take care of the rule so strictly. Your co-operation in this attend to ensure that you get the latest
administration burden of remembering to regard is appreciated. information and that you can make an
pay your levies when due. Kindly contact informed decision in this regard.
Dorothy at debtors@silverlakes.co.za for May I operate a business from home?
more information. Members may not conduct an enterprise How can I book for squash or tennis?
(business or professional activity) from You can either book at the clubhouse
Are kayaks, canoes, body boarding, a unit or a part thereof without applying reception or on our Silver Lakes App under
surfing or swimming allowed in our for the consent of the Association, and the tab “clubs and bookings”.
dams? providing that all requirements and
No. A person may not bathe, swim, operate conditions of the relevant town planning If you have any further queries, please
a boat of any kind or practise any type of scheme and property title deed have been feel free to contact the HOA at
watersports in our dams. I noticed, with complied with. info@silverlakes.co.za
the heavy rains in February, that we had
two daredevils attempting to surf the Any member wishing to conduct an Yours faithfully
rapids. Please note: this is a definite no-no, enterprise from home must complete the Dean Pretorius

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

HOA OFFICE EMERGENCY NUMBERS SECURITY
Office hours: Monday to Friday Security Control Room (24 hours) Security Control Room (24 hours) 012 809 0424/5
08:00 until 16:30 012 809 0424/5 Bidvest Protea Coin Security from 18:00 to 06:00 weekdays,
012 809 0142 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays 072 615 5862
info@silverlakes.co.za Boschkop Police 012 802 1087/4
Netcare 911 082 911 GOLF
Security access office: Fire Brigade 10111 Pro Shop 012 809 0430
Hours as above Power Failure 012 339 9111
Including first Saturday of every City of Tshwane Call Centre 012 358 9999 CLUBHOUSE
month from 08:00 until 11:00 Clubhouse 012 809 0281
Water leaks: waterleaks@tshwane.gov.za Café 41 012 809 1571
Street lights: streetlights@tshwane.gov.za Takeaways 012 809 0431 / 012 809 1484