Thornhill Estate May 2018 | Page 2

FROM THE THOA OFFICE Pets A reoccurring problem that we are experiencing are pets that are getting off the properties that do not have tags. It is essential that we can identify the owner so that our guards do not waste time running around looking for the owners. Once again, that is time spent by the guards not doing what they are intended for. We are also noticing that residents are walking their dogs on the estate while off leashes. There is an area on the road reserve specifically for allowing your dog’s off leashes. Homeowners Please remember to update your contact details should they change. Should you change your email address or cell number please notify the office on (011) 608-0835 or via email on [email protected]. You could possibly miss out on important information sent out via email, particu- larly now as it is almost time for our AGM. Please also remember to notify our office if you rent out one or more of your properties when new tenants are moving in. It is essential that when using an estate agent you make sure they are registered. Regis- tered estate agents notify new tenants of the rules and regulations for Thornhill Estate. Watercourse We expect to start work on our watercourse this month. Three new ponds will be reinstated between the Road Reserve and on the eastern side of Thornhill Road. Plinthing Some of our residents may have noticed some work on our perimeter fence along Johannesburg and Valley Roads. This is the last section of fence that is being plinthed. It is expected to be completed by June, which will see the entire perimeter fence plinthed. For those who may not know, that will mean that concrete has been poured under the entire perimeter fence as an added security measure. AGM time coming up It’s that time of year again and we are starting to prepare for the 2018 AGM. This year we want to hold it on Sunday 17 June to comply with the new requirements from the Community Schemes Ombudsman, so please make a note in your diaries for that morning. We will be sending out a Continued....