Dear Homeowners and Residents
Welcome to the spring edition of the Welgevonden Estate newsletter! We look forward to ongoing warmer days, although it would be wise to still expect the unexpected in terms of the Cape weather!
Here’s to enjoying the refreshing energy of the new season!
Our residents making the most of the great outdoors at Welgevonden Estate!
Arbor Week celebration: 5 September 2024
Welgevonden Estate celebrated the arrival of spring with the ceremonial planting of trees at Welgevonden on 5 September 2024 as part of National Arbor Week 2024.
Officiating at the event were the executive mayor of Stellenbosch, alderman Gesie van Deventer and
internationally acclaimed South African landscape architect, Leon Kluge. This special and uplifting ceremony was appreciated by everyone who attended.
Alderman Gesie van Deventer addressing those present
Alderman Gesie van Deventer, Leon Kluge and Estate Manager Gawie Marx planting the tree
The guests of honour with Paul Jordaan, Landscaping Manager and the Welgevonden Estate landscaping team
Guests enjoying refreshments after the event
A big thank you goes to Trees South Africa, Stellenbosch and Estate Living Magazine for sponsoring the event!
Welgevonden Estate featuring in an Estate Living publication
Welgevonden Estate featured in August 2024 in the prestigious Residential Estate Industry Journal, Volume 9. This publication is the official annual reference guide for best practice, policy and procedure, relevant to the residential estate community in South Africa, and is published in collaboration with the Association of Residential Communities (ARC).
Click here to view or download the Welgevonden Estate article.
Remaining with the GLOCMS app
After consultation and a thorough review with GLOVent Solutions, the provider of the GLOCMS community management platform used at Welgevonden Estate, Excom has decided to continue with the current service provider.
Extending existing and new lease agreements
Most lease agreements at Welgevonden Estate are annual, and typically conclude or renew by the end of November each year. While it's only September, we encourage landlords, tenants, and estate agents to streamline their rental processes and submit fully completed new agreements by early November, rather than waiting until the end of November to do so. Please send these via e-mail to the following e-mail address: admin@welgevonden.co.za.
Following this process benefits everyone involved, as it allows estate management to update tenant details in advance, avoiding the typical end-of-November rush. For tenants renewing their leases, the process is even smoother—simply make the necessary payment at the estate office, as your details will already be in the system.
Garden of the Year 2024 competition
We are excited to announce the Welgevonden Estate Garden-of-the-Year 2024 competition, sponsored by SADIECOFFEE.
This competition celebrates and rewards Welgevonden Estate residents who enhance our community through their exceptional gardens. Entries open today, 10 September, and close on Monday 30 September 2024. Judging will be from 16 to 18 October, with the winners announced during the week of 21 October 2024.
Three prizes are at stake – First prize Garden of the Year 2024, runner-up Garden of the Year 2024, and most Water-Wise Indigenous Garden 2024.
We look forward to seeing all gardening enthusiasts enter the competition! Please click here to download the entry form.
Ending with heartfelt gratification
A lot of water has (literally!) flowed into the dam since these photos were taken! It's a whole new world out there for which we are extremely grateful!
Before the upgrade of the Welgevonden Dam
Construction in progress
Construction in progress
The end result
Best regards
Gawie Marx
Estate Manager
10 September 2024