Flamingo Vlei Re-Opened for Recreation

A blue-green algal bloom in the Rietvlei Water Area resulted in its closure since 17/03/2017.

Pic Jan and Frieda Prinsloo

It remained closed for public safety reasons throughout this quarter. The water was only reopened to the public again on 30/06/2017 after a consistent decline in the algae toxins was observed.

July 2017 Winter holiday programme at Table Bay and Blaauwberg Nature Reserves

The Table Bay and Blaauwberg Nature Reserves will be hosting a winter holiday programme on various dates from 5 to 21 July 2017.

Activities will start at 09:00 and end at approximately 13:00 daily. The programme will be aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 12 years. Due to limited space, bookings must be made in advance.

Bookings will only be taken from 19 to 23 June 2017, so book early.

The programme activities are as follows:

Is Sunset Beach Getting Fiber Optics?

In the Sunset Beach Home Owners Association (SBHOA) survey from December 2016 (Christmas newsletter), Fiber was identified by residents as the number 1 priority to action in 2017.

The (SBHOA) is working hard to secure Fiber connectivity for Sunset Beach.

Why is the implementation of fiber taking so much time?

First Security Camera has been installed

Dear Sunset Beach residents.

Thank you to all for the great support from our residents and SBHOA, as we have managed to get the first new PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) security camera installed at the Donax Road Beach area. 

As can be seen from the pictures below, it provides high quality coverage of the Forata, Donax and Bursa carparks. 

This camera is monitored 24/7 in the Crimewatch control room and will provide a strong deterrent to both petty and serious criminals. 

Next Camera to be installed:

The Hastula camera will be installed shortly so watch this space.

We would like to improve our security camera network as much as possible so if you would like to find out more please see Project Camera Updates or contact us on projectcamera@sunsetbeach.org.za. 

Or even better feel free to donate to this great community project as follows:

DONATIONS DETAILS:

You can make an EFT in to the SBHOA account as follows:

Beneficiary name: SUNSET BEACH HOA

Bank name:           STANDARD BANK

Account number:   71003991

Branch code:   0051001 (Universal Branch Code)

Branch Code:   022209

Branch name:  THIBAULT SQUARE 

Beneficiary reference: PRO-CAMERA (Name)

Please email your POP to projectcamera@sunsetbeach.org.za for us to show appreciation.  

Thank you for your support!

Kind regards

Andy Davies

Sunset Beach Home Owners Assocation

Vote for New Ward 4 Councillor on 2 August 2017

Dear All,

Please note that the IEC have now formally confirmed the following, after the termination of Cllr Tando Jafta as the elected Ward 4 Councillor in the 2016 Local General Election, held 03/08/2016. :

1. Ward 4 By-Election will now take place on Wednesday 02/08/2017
2. Voter Registration Weekend: Sat. 10/06 & Sun. 11/06/2017 from 08h00 until 17h00 at the following Voting Stations:

         2.1 Milnerton High School for Voters residing in Milnerton Central from Racecourse Rd. to Begonia / Broad Street ; Milnerton Ridge; Royal Ascot; Royal Windsor ; Sunset Beach; Links & Village areas
         2.2 New Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo Park - Joe Slovo Park; Phoenix & Marconi Beam & Montague Gardens areas
         2.3 Summer Greens Community Hall - Summer Greens

         Voters eligible to Vote above the age of 18, residing within Ward 4, may also go Register themselves to Vote at the IEC Offices in Nobel park, Bellville until the 7th July 2017. Please check the IEC Website

LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS - from 1 June 2017

The current level 4 water restrictions in Cape Town, which were approved by Council on 31 May 2017 in response to the ongoing drought crisis which has resulted in critically low dam levels. ​The new restrictions are effective from 1 June 2017 and the new tariffs apply from 1 July 2017. 

The City is implementing emergency measures to increase the available drinking water supply. 

This includes reducing the pressure in the pipes, dredging the dams and sinking boreholes to tap into the local aquifers. However, the most critical intervention requires all residents to limit water consumption to 100 litres or less per person per day. Residents are urged to ensure they comply with level 4 water restrictions by:

•Using municipal drinking water only for essential washing, cooking and drinking purposes

•Checking and fixing all leaks on your property

•Using alternative water sources wherever possible

•Ensuring you limit your daily usage to less than 100 litres per day

Sunset Beach Home Owners Database

Sunset Beach Home Owners Database

Please complete the form below.

Keeping our memberships up to date is important for us and the community.  Kindly complete the form below if you have not yet done so.  Thank you.

Free Seminar on Dog Safety on the Beach

It is always a contentious issue when a beach is declared leash free. On the one side, there is nothing nicer than seeing a dog run freely and wagging it's tail out of delight of freedom and happiness. On the other hand there are beach goers who also want to enjoy the beach but their dogs might be on a lead because they are recovering from an operation or injury, on heat, maybe blind and scared, or maybe not the kind of dog that likes to be around other dogs out of fear or maybe protective.

Easter Egg Hunt 9 April

On behalf of SBHOA, we would like to invite all parents to bring along their children to come and enjoy an Easter Egg hunt on the beach!  There will be a main prize too.

Should you wish to become a sponsor and enjoy some exposure by means of banners or flyers (or just please make a donation) , please email us or call Vanessa on 0828825645 for more information.

We look forward to seeing you all there on Sunday 9 April, the hunt will start at 10h00!

You can make an EFT in to the SBHOA account as follows:

Beneficiary name: SUNSET BEACH HOA
Bank name:           STANDARD BANK
Account number:   71003991
Branch code:   0051001 (Universal Branch Code)
Branch Code:   022209
Branch name:  THIBAULT SQUARE 

Beneficiary reference: PRO-EGG (Name)

A look at the R1.7 billion Luxury Resort Hotel proposed for Cape Town’s beachfront suburb

Cape Town has received an ambitious proposal to build a R1.7 billion 15-story Luxury Resort Hotel on the beachfront in Sunset Beach, Milnerton, which would become the highest building in the suburb.

“The proposed use of the building would be mixed-use consisting of retail, commercial, parking, resort hotel and residential” says Andre Langeveldt of Team AA at RE/MAX Property Associates.

The proposal was put forward by the Cape Town Development Company – a group created specifically for the project – who presented the proposal to the City of Cape Town municipality’s Economic and Development Planning Committee on Wednesday (22 March).

At about 90 metres high, the building would be built over the next 3 years, and become operational by 2020 if construction started last quarter of this year. The proposed location is on the site of 4 properties that have been offered record prices, which still remain unknown at time of going to the press on 22 March 2017.

CEO of investment group DTDC, Mr Ivan Herbst believes apart from the investment value, this development will provide huge opportunities for employment too.  While the project is still in its early stages-  Metropole Architects, on behalf of DTDC, presented the plans to the committee and received thumbs up from the councillors.

The group said that it has met with two South Korean companies – Pasco E&T and Samsung C&A – who have agents that reside in the area, to discuss the parameters of collaboration and skills transfer of collaborating with local construction companies.

“They have both indicated their willingness to be involved in this catalytic project,” it said.

Mr Andre Langeveldt of Team AA at RE/MAX Property Associates, as the marketing agent for this development, has offered a healthy share to the Sunset Beach Home Owners Association as he secures investors for each unit “We believe that the project will serve as a potential catalyst to future large scale employment and  developments within the new Cape Town Beach Front Development program, and for the greater West Coast area.”

Municipal spokesperson Toki Mthethwani told News24 the concept of the Cape Town Development was presented to the economic development and planning committee on Wednesday.

“A consultation process with affected community members and stakeholders is expected to begin next week and will continue over a number of weeks and months before the proposal is ultimately tabled at the executive committee,” said Mthethwani.

Sunset Beach Home Owners Association wishes to congratulate Mr Langeveldt for securing this mandate and wish him all the best with his project.