Page 9 - Intra Muros October Issue 2025

ESTATE NEWS

Ongoing maintenance continues at the We had yet another very successful
Clubhouse, including refurbishment of Spring Celebration with Brendan Peyper,
the pool area slide, and upgrades to the which drew what appeared to be a record
bathrooms and reception. As part of our attendance. As I mentioned on the evening,
ongoing brand enhancement efforts, five a heartfelt thank you goes out to our
PARASOL umbrellas have been rebranded sponsors, whose support makes it possible
with the Silver Lakes logo and corporate to host such top South African artists. Our
identity. These umbrellas will be used in gratitude to Renault, Harmony Homes,
the swimming pool area, aligning with our Ikonic, Etienne Bedeker, NikProp, Pam
commitment to attend to members queries Golding, and Boshoff for their generous
as soon as possible. This will also maintain contributions.
the cohesive and professional appearance
across all communal spaces.

In the meantime, we continue to conduct
two manual speed checks per day across
the estate.

Security has all but eradicated vandalism
in the estate through proactive patrols and
thorough investigations.

We are also exploring the feasibility of
facial recognition access control and hope
to provide feedback by the end of the
year. A trial is currently underway at the
far entrance used by residents, near the
Muirfield gate.

Lakes Security Forum
Year-to-date, 162 arrests have been made,
alongside regular, smaller operations.
Concerted efforts continue during
weekends to prevent vehicle thefts,
particularly at shopping centres.

I would like to thank my staff, who have
really been pushed this year to deliver,
and they have. Although the above is only
some of the highlights achieved, the day-
to-day is still ongoing, and some of the
smaller projects, which have not been
mentioned, have also been completed.
Security It’s always important from time to time to
The fibre network for the speed cameras zoom out and see what you and your teams
and pole installation is currently underway. have accomplished. Although we still have
The cameras have been delivered, and a lot more to do before the new financial
installation will begin once the speed radar year end. We will continue to deliver and
devices clear customs and are received. exceed expectations.
We anticipate completing the project by
the end of September, provided there are Dean Pretorius
no customs-related delays. CEO

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