August 2013 archive

Our Schools – News in July

On the 18th July 2013 our kids at both schools, Happy Feet Creche and Aphilayo Amanzis decided to be creative as it was a little on the cold side for all the kids to be outside. In spite of the cold weather they have decided to put the pen on paper and see who can …

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Acacia xanthophloea (Fever Trees) being damaged

All alongside Wimbledon and Buttskop Road we have planted these beautiful trees, as we going into autumn we can see that our trees are showing its powdery greenish-yellow colour. Just Interesting fact about the Fever tree is that it’s one of very few trees where photosynthesis takes place in the bark, the bark of tree …

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Happy Valley Housing Project: Making People Happy in July 2013

The Happy Valley Hosing Project is in the final stretch.  The project is still running on schedule and should be completed by the end of August or the beginning of September.  The civils side of the project has been completed and all concrete work should be done in the duration of the following week.  In …

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New Development: Busmark 2000

New Development taking place in Artisan Way, Busmark 2000 is developing their new manufacturing plant in Blackheath Industria. Busmark 2000 is currently the preferred body builder for many of the major Motor Manufacturers in South Africa. Their OEM clients include HINO Trucks SA, ISUZU Trucks SA, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus / VW, Mercedes Benz …

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Urban Maintenance in July 2013

Repairs Over the past month we had several Street lights that were severely damaged, especially the one in front of The Wagon Burner in Buttskop Road.  Bollards are also one of our concerns! We have realised that people don’t understand the purpose of planting bollards, as many have been knocked over by large vehicles.   These …

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Do you have a problem with cell reception?

VODACOM SIGNAL Ms Kathryn Adshade from the Pallet Supply Company contacted us with concerns about the poor cell phone signal at their premises in Wimbledon Road.  She reports that on contacting the Vodacom help desk on 082 110, they were quick to respond and did an inspection at the premises.  A weak signal was proved …

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News in July 2013

Wow!  How time flies!  We have now officially moved into the second half and third quarter of 2013.  What a year it has been for development within the local area.  The Happy Valley formal housing development, the New Home Choice Development, the Busmark 2000 Development, the Maxman / Heritage Castings development, the new extensions to …

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