Page 7 - Silver Lakes July Issue 2024

ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear Residents, Six Fountains pump station Streetlight, pothole, and water meter
In response to SLHOA pressure, Tshwane repairs
With winter upon us and the first upgraded the Six Fountains pump station at the Basic municipal repairs are ongoing within the
frost hitting our golf course in June, end of 2022. Regular maintenance by Tshwane estate. Since the project began, nearly 300
I thought it opportune to provide an has led to an almost complete stop in sewage streetlights have been repaired, along with
update on some key projects we are spills, improving the water quality of our dams. 192 potholes and 72 water meters. I extend my
undertaking. The SLHOA Operational Team promptly treats gratitude to the Operational Team for managing
any minor spills using bacteria to mitigate these additional tasks alongside their regular
Hornwort removal odour and treat the sewage. duties. Please make certain that you continue
Our hornwort project involves both to report your streetlight, water meter or any
mechanical and manual removal Silverstream pump station potholes to the HOA to ensure that it is not
methods. At the game reserve Since the installation of new sewage lines missed as part of our planned maintenance.
we employed a company for two and pumps at the Silverstream sewage pump
months to conduct mechanical station, there have been no spillages into the Road rejuvenation project
removal, resulting in the extraction of Silver Lakes dams. The installation of a sewage With the completion of the game reserve
approximately 450 tons of hornwort solids grinder has further enhanced the system, roads including crack and surfacing resealing,
and reeds. While this method proved ensured the longevity of the pumps and our teams have moved on to Nicklaus,
effective, it was also expensive. minimised obstructions. Regular monitoring by Ballybunion, and Sunningdale. We appreciate
Consequently, we have paused this the SLHOA Operational Teams has significantly members’ understanding during this time. We
approach to evaluate the feasibility of reduced the cost of treatment in our dams and have finalised the tender for main road repairs
purchasing our own equipment. The the maintenance of our golf course sprinklers. in Silver Lakes (Pebble Beach, Gleneagles,
impact of the mechanical removal is Improved water quality should also help curb Muirfield Boulevard, etc.) and await the new
already visible. hornwort growth. board’s approval to proceed.

Though slower and more cost- Rand Water pipeline project I would like to thank the HOA staff for their
effective, the manual removal has The Rand Water pipeline project was continued hard work and dedication towards
also yielded impressive results. temporarily halted due to payment issues the estate.
Approximately 167 tons of hornwort between the main contractor appointed by
have been manually removed using Rand Water and subcontractors, TRG. Rand Thank you to the residents for your continued
nets, which minimises breakage and Water is now in the process of appointing support.
is less disruptive to marine life, this a new contractor. This is pending Executive
method is still ongoing with the result Committee approval, with work expected to Warm regards,
speaking for itself. resume at the end of June 2024. 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 107 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