Ecological Value

• Residents and the public will have access to a conservation area with a raised boardwalk and lookout point.
• Recycled plastics are used in the decking and to construct the boardwalks
• Recreational activities such as bird watching and ecological walks are encouraged 

Environment 

Integrated Water Cycle 

• Alternative water sources will be utilised for landscaping 
• Key pollutants will be limited from the storm water runoff 
• Two water tanks will be provided per dwelling
• The homes will be “grey-water-ready”
• One touch taps will be installed 

Greenhouse Strategy 

• LEDs will be installed at all street lights.   
• On-site renewable energy: each house is fitted with an aesthetically pleasing solar water heating unit to ensure that compliance is achieved with SANS 10400 XA.

Recycling Schemes 

• A public scheme will be implemented at the clubhouse. 
• Dual bin systems are included and built into the kitchen layout to ensure that recyclable and non-recyclable waste are separated at source.
• Each house will be provided with a composting bin. 

Heat Island Effect 

• At least 50 % of the estate will be landscaped. 
• Specialised roofing tiles to be installed to minimise the heat island effect. 

Light Pollution 

• Streets lights installed will have an upward light output ratio less than 5% which decreases light pollution. 

Clubhouse and Educational facility 

• Facility can be used for Community events, Workshops/Presentations
• Educational and training facility 
• Visitors access managed 
• WiFi ready access

Active Lifestyle 

• The estate has a network of footpaths for walkers, joggers and cyclists, with information boards placed along the routes. 

Access to Fresh Food 

• Aside from its proximity to the Table Bay Regional Shopping Mall, residents of the Estate will have access to a community food garden.

Themed Parks 

• There are five parks throughout the estate which will be designed with various themes including ocean, fauna, flora, historic context and community food garden.

Community Information 

• Homeowners will have access to sustainability guidelines, Community Users Guide as well as an estate APP.  The Cloud support and Mobile App availability makes the platform easy to use and will ensure that all residents always have the necessary information at hand. The platform enables the estate management to communicate seamlessly to residents.
• A Memory stick with all relevant information will be provided to the homeowners. 
• A Community Development officer will be appointed to run various community projects and engagements. 

Security 

• Perimeter security with infrared and Thermal cameras 
• Entrance security and visitors management including licence plate recognition and hands-free Access Control Solutions 
• Via the App, the guard house can communicate with homeowners 
• Strict visitor management to get access to the Dune Thicket and Clubhouse facility. 

Digital Infrastructure

• Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) speeds ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps; depending on the individual person’s requirements and needs.
• DSTV Overlay
• CCTV services
• Access Control and intercom services