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ESTATE NEWS

14. Dams and bridges – The sight 16. Hillside play park and outdoor gym – We Rand Water has subsequently started
establishment and construction of have completed another play park and the process of directly contracting the
the ninth pedestrian bridge is finally outdoor gym in the estate, with this more sub-contractor. However, this process is
underway. This will be a four-month modern and different play area, which is still under the approval of the Executive
project that will significantly assist with already proving popular with the kids. It Committee.
the aesthetics and speed of play on the has two trampolines, a net play area, a
golf course. sandpit, and a funky seating area. Only once the final approval has been
received will the sub-contractor be
permitted to commence work on-site
again. The expected completion date has
been adjusted to the end of 2024. Rand
Water has also sent a representative to
evaluate the construction site. He has
also committed to better securing the
area and lifting the current screening/
fencing height to prevent animals from
17. Marketing banners – With a continuous accessing the area.
effort being made to market and
modernise our estate, we have added 21. Game Reserve picnic area upgrade –
two more opportunities to market and The picnic area has been upgraded with
generate income on our golf course. We successful ground/surface levelling and
have launched banners on the 1st and visible new grass growth, making it more
10th tee, which will help separate us from user-friendly.
our competitors.
22. Potential upgrade of the Clubhouse
– With the forever rolling over of the
The construction of the 16th dam and member’s bar and the bowling green
irrigation dam has been completed. The project, we are looking into redeveloping
16th dam requires minor improvements the entire Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is
to ensure the golf cart path does not the heart of any estate and must remain
remain flooded for extended periods, relevant to ensure that we remain one of
but it is a significant improvement from 18. Re-installation of our flag poles the top estates in the country.
what it was. The irrigation dam has been Clubhouse – The flag poles, which were
repaired as well. The 14th and 17th dams removed some time ago, have now been We will explore increasing parking,
will be completed in the upcoming winter re-installed at our Clubhouse, bringing making the building more functional, and
months. back some prestige to the Clubhouse. adding facilities to accommodate teens
and non-golfers. Space for facilities such
as a bowling green is currently a concern,
and alternative options are being
explored to determine whether this is still
feasible.

Moving the golf area to its separate
area, golf days and members’ days will
not interfere with other functions. This
project is still in the initial stages, and we
OTHER are in the process of obtaining building
19. Cell phone mast/tower – We’ve received plans that are drawn up to determine
15. Tennis court refurbishment – The tennis approval for the first three cell phone proper costing.
court at the Clubhouse was recently towers (Vodacom). Construction for the
refurbished to ensure we maintain our first and second towers is pending the We have a committee set up, and we
outstanding image. supplier’s financial allocation and project will share drafts for comments with
planning, which should significantly the members next year once they are
enhance cell phone reception within the available. The biggest problem we are
estate. Tower 3 received an objection and experiencing with a bowling green is
must go through the tribunal process. space; we are exploring alternative
options and areas to establish if this is still
20. Rand Water pipeline project – The project feasible.
has been placed on hold by Rand Water
due to payment issues between their Yours Faithfully
main contractor and sub-contractors. Dean Pretorius

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