Page 6 - Intra Muros September Issue 2024

ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear residents, Our security team are currently evaluating On the environmental front, we are closely
proposals, which will be reviewed by the monitoring pump station sewage inlets.
As we move into the latter part of the Security Committee. We will keep residents Encouragingly, only two minor spills were
year, we see Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife informed as this project progresses. reported at Six Fountains in August, with
Estate continue to flourish across multiple Additionally, alternative traffic calming no other incidents in recent months. This
fronts, from our thriving golf culture to measures are being explored. positive trend has benefited our dams and
the ongoing infrastructure improvements. waterways, which are also benefiting from
Indeed, there is much to share about our Clubhouse: a hub of activity the impact of our ongoing hornwort removal
estate with our residents. The Clubhouse remains a focal point for efforts. We are currently exploring the use
both maintenance and community events. of a mechanical machine to maintain the
Golfing excellence continues Recent upkeep efforts include repainting beauty of our dams.
The Silver Lakes golf community remains the building and sanding and treating the
strong, with an average of 2 800 rounds decks. We’re also gearing up for our Spring Water security: ensuring
played monthly over the past three months. Celebration on 13 September, featuring a sustainability
Our golf teams have also showcased their live performance by Elandré. It promises to Water security is a key concern for our
prowess, securing victories in various be a memorable event, and we encourage community. After a thorough investigation
tournaments, including the Scratch League, all residents to join in the festivities. into our borehole resources, and following
Senior Scratch League, Men’s Handicap discussions with the Environmental
League and Ladies Mid-Am League. As we Operations and environmental Committee, it has been decided that
look ahead, we extend our best wishes progress the current rule prohibiting residential
to all golfers representing Silver Lakes in Our commitment to maintaining and boreholes will remain in effect. However, we
upcoming tournaments. Your dedication improving estate infrastructure is evident are taking proactive measures by installing
continues to make us proud. in the ongoing road rehabilitation project. an “off-grid” drinkable water supply at the
Currently, work is being carried out in Clubhouse, which will serve residents during
Enhancing security measures Spyglass Close, with plans to begin in any prolonged water outages. Additionally,
While our estate offers a serene Pebble Beach Drive as soon as wayleave we are upgrading the borehole supply at
environment, speeding continues to be approval is secured. Additional efforts such Gleneagles and Sawgrass, though this water
a challenge. During the recent AGM, the as streetlight upgrades, water meter and will not be for drinking purposes.
proposal to install cameras for speed water leak repairs, pothole repairs and
control received approval, marking a road repainting are helping to enhance the Warm regards,
significant step towards enhancing safety. estate’s appearance and functionality. 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