ESTATE REVIEWS
Herbert explains that sustainability is key to
the operations of the estate. Potable water
is supplied from the estate’s own boreholes
and distributed through an engineer-
designed reticulation network to every stand.
Boschhoek uses only a fraction of the available
underground water supply.
Wastewater is fed through a system of grey-
water irrigation points and eco-friendly gravel
beds. From an electricity point of view, they
took the decision to go for solar and gas
instead of an Eskom connection – except for
the clubhouse, workshops, and one borehole,
which are for the time being still connected
to Eskom.
The houses are all off the grid, with load
shedding and electricity accounts being
something from another world. Most home
owners prefer solar and batteries, while some
want to feel the bush vibe of paraffin lamps
and firelight, with perhaps a small solar system
34
INDUSTRY JOURNAL