Part 3 GET TO KNOW SILVER LAKES GOLF AND WILDLIFE ESTATE

Silver Lakes Clubhouse

Quick facts

• Spectacular grand Clubhouse building overlooking lakes
• Several conference facilities
• Members bar
• Fairways Restaurant
• Café 41 Silver Lakes restaurant with play area for children
• Halfway House for golfers
• Pro Shop
• Sporting facilities include tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool and playground with beach volleyball court

History

Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife was developed in 1992 on a 256-hectare farm owned by well-known veterinarian, Dr Stefanus Lombard. Dr Lombard had bought the farm described as the remaining extent of portion 7 of the farm Zwartkoppies 364 in 1976 for R290 000. The farm was used by Dr Lombard to breed prized-pedigree Brahman cattle.

In the late 1980's the zoning of the farm was amended from agricultural to residential and in 1990 Amaprop Townships Limited (a division of Anglo American) bought the property from Dr Lombard. The construction of the Clubhouse began in June 1992 while in August of the same year Pebble Beach Drive was opened by Mr Danie Hough, Administrator of the Transvaal. The official opening of the Clubhouse took place on 10 July 1993 and was officiated by futurologist and author Mr Clem Sunter, at the time Chairman of the Gold and Uranium Division of Anglo American.

First social event

The first social get-together at the Clubhouse for Silver Lakes' residents took place on 3 November 1993. A light dinner was served costing R20 per person. Over the past 20 years, many events and celebrities have been hosted at the Clubhouse including many popular entertainers.

General

The impressive Clubhouse with its grand architecture remains the focal point of Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate.

Residents and visitors alike can enjoy an early breakfast, sumptuous lunch or late afternoon sundowner and dinner in a relaxed, secure and family-friendly atmosphere all while taking in the spectacular views from the Clubhouse.