Page 29 - Intra Muros November Issue 2024

ESTATE NEWS

WE’RE ALL ABOUT CARE, MAINTENANCE

AND PROPER PROCEDURE

n the last issue of Intra Muros, we and checking that rules are being followed. Outsiders and visitors to Silver Lakes have
focused on the Rules of the Estate and I serve on the Security Committee to been known to describe their experience
Iwhy it is necessary for us all to follow help keep everyone safe. We’re also on using words such as “magnificent”,
them. Silver Lakes has more than 1 600 the Environmental and Architectural and “majestic”, “lush”, “a memorable
houses, with an average of four people Aesthetic Committee, where we strive to experience”, and “spectacular”.
per household, which makes us a large look after the estate’s beautiful surrounds
community. So, naturally, we have to and make suggestions for improving Questionnaires filled out by our residents
consider our neighbours. existing amenities and public spaces. over the past few years tell us that they
are happy for Silver Lakes to continue
If we each had our own farm with space As it is, our estate is amazing. It works and being the estate we all created together,
galore around us, we could walk our dogs we need to appreciate it. We have a well- with its own identity; the estate we know
without leashes and have parties all night maintained golf course, walking and cycling and love. This takes lots of effort, time,
long. But alas! Our homes are just four paths, a game reserve, various children’s labour and care.
metres apart and we need rules to protect play parks, a Country Club facility with a
us all and enhance our respective Silver clubhouse, restaurants, tennis courts, a Consider the image that outsiders have of
Lakes lifestyles. swimming pool, beautiful tree-lined streets our estate; it highlights the importance of
and more. maintenance and upkeep. That is where
Nienke and I feel privileged to work for Nienke comes in: she keeps everyone on
the estate in various roles: as Marketing Yes, Silver Lakes has its problems and their toes by ensuring that everything that
Manager or serving on committees, obviously, it is our duty to resolve these happens on the estate is designed and
chatting to people dedicated to improving problems, but sometimes we should stand thought out in such a way that it reflects
the environment for us all, adding rules back and simply enjoy our beautiful estate. the corporate image of Silver Lakes.

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