Once again we find ourselves on the verge of festivities and celebrations as our year draws to an end. Some of us had to endure the challenges facing us since COVID became part of our lives, and for others it was a year of opportunities and progress. May we be supportive of and understanding to our fellow neighbours and may we welcome this time to relax and recharge in preparation of the new year to come.
The Trustees and Staff of the HOA send out best wishes to you and your families, wherever you may be, however far you may travel. May this holiday be a special time to enjoy and share.
WHAT’S NEWS?
There are some new items which we would like to share:
SECURITY:
Singita will be present during the festive season and we have arranged additional vigilance at the Harbour side of the Estate from 23rd December 2021 to 3rd January 2022. This is to provide a presence in the effort to curb trespassing by the squatters in the harbour.
SQUATTERS IN THE HARBOUR:
Over the last year there has been a group of squatters that have settled into the Harbour premises, next to our Estate. We have continually requested and demanded that Public Works attend to the problem. To date we have approached the Mayor through the business chambers office, we have communicated directly with The Ports Authority as well as Dept of Public Works, and have lodged a formal complaint with Dept of Environmental affairs. We hope to have this resolved soonest and that they are able to find them alternative, acceptable and hygienic accommodation in the appropriately zoned property.
ACCESS:
Please be reminded that if you are planning to visit the Estate, you must get your cell phone registered with Elizabeth at the Admin Office, so as to allow you access to the Estate. The Gates work on a cell phone access system and each Plot/ home owner is allowed to register 2 cell phone numbers from which they can call the gate for access. Call Elizabeth on 084 589 1718 before 20th December to get your numbers registered. Please Note that we will not be loading any new numbers on to the system between 21st December and 9th January 2022. Elizabeth will be on leave and will not be going into the office during this time.
THE VILLAGE:
For the owners who are thinking of visiting, The village itself has shown growth not only with the number of residents building and moving in, but also with some additional commercial activity. There are some new shops for you to browse through and taste their offerings …. West Coast style!!!
GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
We have continued with our maintenance program. More Roads have been resurfaced, and our entrance landscaping is taken shape and adds to the style of the Estate. We have fixed some of the boardwalks and will be introducing a boardwalk network plan early in the new year. AGM: We have been delayed in hosting the AGM and plan to do so early next year. We will inform you all in due course. In the meantime, if you have any concerns or want to make a positive contribution, please email Kevin on locomotionmedia@twomoons.co.za and he will respond to you soonest.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Please take note of the following notices which pertain to the festive season:
BUILDING TIMES:
As per our Guidelines and conduct rules, no building or construction is to take place during the builder’s holidays. These holidays are traditionally from mid-December to mid-January. This year the Board has decided that the holiday period will be from 15th December 2021 – 10th January 2022. No contractors, sub-contractors or deliveries of building materials will be permitted during this time. Your cooperation in this regard will be much appreciated.
REFUSE REMOVAL:
Please ensure that you keep your refuse inside your property until Thursday mornings. Alternatively, you can deliver excess refuse to the municipal dumps any day of the week.
BEACH ACTIVITIES:
The stretch of beach on our Estate is by law available to the general public, and they are entitled to gain access through our pedestrian gate behind the Admin Block. We have asked our Security company to assist in monitoring illegal behaviour such as making fires, riding any vehicle, and consuming alcohol on the beach. We ask that if you observe any such behaviour, please do not approach the offending parties yourselves, but rather contact Singita Security or the Local Police to attend to the matter. The relevant numbers are:
- SINGITA SECURITY – 081 269 6600
- LOCAL POLICE – 022 736 8060
WATER:
Although our dams in the Western Cape are fuller than they have been over the last few years, we still need to be responsible and use water wisely. The West Coast region does not get the
rainfall of other regions so we encourage our fellow residents and visitors to maintain the water saving activities. If you spot a leaking pipe (water department) or misuse of this resource (law
enforcement department), please report to the Council on 022 701 7000.
LASTLY, TRAVEL SAFELY and BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!
From the desk of the Chairman and Board of Trustees ADMIN OFFICE: The admin office will be closed from 22nd December 2021 – 10th January 2022. Should you have any queries or urgent issues that need to be attended to please call Elizabeth by 18th December so that she has time to assist you.
ARCHITECTURE:
If you wish to consult Leonard on our guidelines or seek approvals on plans, please contact him before 15th December 2021. His office will be closed from 15th December 2021 and re-opens on 10th January 2022.
- ELIZABETH – 084 589 1718
- LEONARD – 073 144 5786
LASTLY, TRAVEL SAFELY and BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!
From the desk of the Chairman and Board of Trustees