and we are looking forward to hosting many successful wine-
tasting evenings.
EL: How will these investments affect the overall value of the
estate, both financially and in building the community?
HB: We want to continually raise the bar for the benefit of our
members and visitors. The corporate market is huge, and we
want our community to have a one-stop experience at Silver
Lakes – from golfing to corporate events, functions or even just
coming to wine and dine at the renowned Café 41 restaurant.
We are fortunate to be surrounded by various other estates, and of visitors and even members that potholes, road marking and
our country club is a great place for our immediate neighbours other maintenance is the responsibility of the City of Tshwane.
to visit, and enjoy the awesome setting, great vibe and various It sometimes requires us to fix potholes ourselves. Our team
entertainments that are offered. believes in building the relationship with the representatives
on the council and, through their involvement, getting the
EL: What have been some of the challenges you have
maintenance done.
encountered since starting the position? And how are you
dealing with them? EL: What’s on the cards for the next few years?
HB: One of the greatest challenges is our roads and municipal HB: I believe in setting the trends in a dynamic market. Long-
infrastructure, which is owned by the City of Tshwane. term planning for maintaining the infrastructure and for
Maintenance remains a challenge with limited municipal new facilities development is vital to maintaining the high
budget. Our challenge as an estate is to overcome the mind-set standards that are associated with our brand reputation.
We ended off by asking Booysen what his vision is for the
future. With an optimistic smile, he replied, ‘I hope to ensure
that Silver Lakes continues as one of South Africa’s leading
estates for the next 25 years.’
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