Estate Living Magazine Alfresco Living - Issue 36 December 2018 | Page 20

thanks to the world-class fibre network installed by Fibre To The
Apartment (FTTA). The company’s Sean Ryan explains that it aimed
to build a ‘future-proof’, first-class, point-to-point fibre network that
would act as the estate’s central nervous system, accommodating
everything from DStv to open access internet services, VoIP, and
communications relating to the security system.
Ryan breaks down these various functions: ‘DStv over Fibre allows
residents to access HD channels – current and future – with no
compromise on quality. We used just one centralised dish, to ensure
that the aesthetics of the estate remain unspoiled. Then there’s the
Point-to-Point Fibre Data Network, which makes it possible for each
home to access our highest available internet speeds. The open
access network makes it possible to use other ISPs, too.’ He adds
that every home will be able to make use of the fibre network to
make phone calls using a VoIP phone rather than a landline.
At estate level, the fibre network is central to Rondebosch Oval’s
considerable security offering. Ryan says that it’s thanks to the
security fibre network that the estate has been able to place CCTV
cameras in all corners of the property’s perimeter, without installing
Fabrics were used extensively throughout to create depth and add repeaters or other devices to improve signal or quality. Finally, the
interest. ‘These come together to make a home that we feel most electric fence makes use of the fibre backbone so that the energisers
people would love to live in and where they would be proud to can communicate with the control room.
welcome their friends,’ Sue says. ‘With their gorgeous bedrooms,
well laid out bathrooms and spacious, colourful yet chic entertaining
areas, the homes offer real charm.’
All in order
Pam Golding Property Management Services was approached by
Rawson Developers at the earliest planning stages of the project.
For two years, the company has been at work compiling budgets,
setting up security infrastructure and setting the stage for effective
estate management, including the management of the homeowners
association.
Rondebosch Oval requires a unique approach, notes Mike Morey of
Pam Golding Property Management Services: this is the only estate
in the country (and probably one of very few worldwide) to be built
around an active cricket and bowls club. Thus, while the company
has extensive experience managing the nuances of golf, eco- and
even wine estates, this is a new area. ‘Apart from undertaking regular
duties, we’ll also be on hand when there are cricket matches.’
Well connected
Rondebosch Oval residents are able to download movies, catch
up on social media and keep abreast of workplace developments
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