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ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear esteemed residents, • Faulty street light and golf course light • Upgrade of the Clubhouse camera: By
repairs: Significant progress was made installing new cameras at the Clubhouse
As we step into the new year, I trust this in rectifying street light repairs, with 166 we aim to enhance security measures.
message finds you in good spirits. Reflecting street lights already repaired. Specialised
on the strides made in 2023, I am thrilled repairs in Gleneagles Drive are currently Other endeavours:
to provide an overview of the substantial underway. Our initiatives extend beyond the
progress and ongoing projects that have • Main water valve line – Silver Lakes infrastructure, with the aim of elevating
significantly impacted Silver Lakes Estate. Drive: Timely repairs and fortification the overall living experience within Silver
efforts were made to safeguard one of Lakes Estate.
Throughout the past year, the Silver Lakes our main water valves, ensuring the
Homeowners Association (SLHOA) has uninterrupted supply of water. • Cellphone mast/tower: Progress
remained steadfast in addressing critical • Road infrastructure upgrade project: continues with plan approvals for
concerns that have resonated within our We’re in the final planning stages for the cellphone towers, ensuring improved
community. comprehensive road upgrade project, connectivity for our community.
commencing in January 2024, that • Randwater water pipeline project:
Municipal infrastructure: aims to rejuvenate 14km of our roads. Noteworthy progress has been made in
One of our key focuses involved extensive Negotiations with Tshwane continue to achieving the desired pipeline depths in
collaboration with Tshwane authorities to reduce initial costs. the ongoing Randwater pipeline project.
address infrastructure challenges within • Dams and rivers: Substantial efforts have • Game Reserve picnic area upgrade:
our estate. Recognising the constraints been made to curtail sewage spills and The successful completion of the picnic
faced by the municipality, we established address the growth of hornwort in our area upgrade offers residents a more
a co-operative framework that harnessed dams. Progress includes the installation enjoyable space for leisure.
Tshwane’s labour to mitigate costs, of new pumps at Six Fountains and plans • Potential upgrade of the Clubhouse:
fostering a mutually beneficial partnership. to rectify issues at Silver Stream. Plans to revitalise the heart of our estate,
• Ongoing sewage spills: Pending the Clubhouse, are underway. Proposals
• Pothole repairs: Our operational teams approvals for sewage pump station for redevelopment are being considered
diligently repaired 131 potholes between upgrades and environmentally friendly diligently.
21 October and 28 November 2023, treatments remain a priority for the
ensuring safer roads within Silver Lakes SLHOA. I extend my deepest appreciation to
Estate. • Hornwort removal: The removal of the dedicated SLHOA team, the Board
• Road markings: The ongoing efforts hornwort from our estate’s dams and and each and every resident for your
to enhance road safety via meticulous streams will continue into 2024, ensuring unwavering support and understanding.
markings of stop signs, traffic circles healthier water bodies within Silver Your contribution has been instrumental in
and pedestrian crossings continue to Lakes. driving our progress.
rejuvenate our estate’s infrastructure.
• Electrical box repairs: Repairs to Security: As we embark on this new year, I extend
electricity meter box doors and latches The safety of our residents remains heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and
were carried out, prioritising resident paramount. Implementation of new joyous 2024 to each one of you.
safety. We urge residents to ensure software and plans for additional traffic
proper closure of these boxes for control measures are underway to fortify Yours faithfully,
enhanced safety measures. security. 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