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ESTATE NEWS

UPDATE ON THE CLUBHOUSE UPGRADE

e residents know there is an
upgrade to the Clubhouse in
Wthe making. We had a special
general meeting (SGM), where it was
proposed and voted on to go ahead with
financing the development stage – in other
words, paying out of residents’ levy funds
for professional fees, such as the fees of
architects, quantity surveyors, engineers,
etc.

But before we could spend money on
these professionals, our Board had to
negotiate with financing entities to see if
financing was possible. It does not help to
start paying for detail designs, costings etc
by professionals if the project cannot be Construction of the Clubhouse
funded, does it?
presented. Other than that, no one has and go to swim or play squash, tennis or
That is where we are in the process now – been paid so far; none of the professionals golf – or simply socialise around a pizza.
looking for funding if the residents decide and homeowners on the Country Club
to go ahead with the project at the next Development Committee (CCDC). After some investigations, questionnaires
AGM or at another SGM. sent out and discussions by the Board, it
The Silver Lakes Clubhouse has always been seemed that this ‘heart of Silver Lakes’
Please note: Only the architect (a non- the landmark in our community where was ready for renewal. It is more than
resident) has been paid for services nearly everybody ‘hangs out’. This is where 32 years old, with the last major upgrade
rendered, including for plans and 3D designs we feel safe if our children take their friends having been done 10 years ago.

Clubhouse with Halfway House built

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