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12 Talk of the Town ADVERTISING / NEWSDESK: (046) 624 4356 Find us on Facebook advertising feature April 25, 2019 Happy days as Royal Alfred Marina celebrates 30 years Two of the canals named after the original designers The Royal Alfred Marina clubhouse was filled to capacity last Tuesday evening when residents, former contractors and other invited guests attended the 30th birthday celebration of the completion of the marina. In honour of the marina’s two developers who have passed on, the Royal Alfred Marina Homeowners Association (Ramhoa) has named two canals after them – the Keith Wilmot and Jannie van de Vyver canals. After Ramhoa executive committee member Isobel Meyer made the introductions, Pamcor’s Justin de Wet Steyn, the only surviving developer, took to the podium and described the building of the marina from its concept right through to its final commissioning in 1989. De Wet Steyn explained how the marina was designed to achieve the best possible tidal water quality and how the University of Natal created a scale-model to simulate the movement of the tide through the canals. “There was concern that the marina would cause problems in the quality of the water in the canals, but the model showed that not to be the case,” he explained. “The test indicated that all the water would be fully replaced with each tidal cycle and, provided the silt was removed, this was better than the international standard.” The marina has become an iconic symbol of Port Alfred, photographed as much to encourage buyers as to show the aesthetic beauty of the area. Each plot has a minimum direct water frontage of 15m and the sea can be reached directly from each property by boat. The design positions most of the homes in a north-easterly orientation allowing houses to take good advantage of the path of the sun. De Wet Steyn explained that the final authorisation for the building of the marina was delayed in Cape Town where politicians were reluctant to allow its construction due to some adverse opinions on its environmental impact on the river. “That was when we employed professor Johan Neethling from the University of the Western Cape to carry out extensive studies on the fish and benthic [river/seabed Turn to page 13 PROUD HERITAGE: In honour of two original developers of the Royal Alfred Marina who have since passed away, two canals were renamed after them – the Jannie van de Vyver Canal and the Keith Wilmot Canal. This took place at the 30-year celebration held at the marina clubhouse on April 16. The extended families of the men stood holding plaques that would be positioned at the entrance of each canal Pictures: ROB KNOWLES CONGRATULATIONS to ROYAL ALFRED MARINA. WE WISH YOU MANY MORE YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. NEAVE STÖTTER INC. This holiday book your Offshore Fishing Adventure with us. Cell: Darren : 082 – 818 8995 or CONGRATULATIONS ROYAL ALFRED MARINA ON 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!
April 25, 2019 ADVERTISING / NEWSDESK: (046) 624 4356 Talk of the Town 13 TOASTING THE MARINA: Having a great time at the 30th anniversary of the Royal Port Alfred Marina last week were, from left, Phumla Mlonyeni, Estelle Jordaan and husband Jan, Simoné Adlem and Daniel Geldenhuys Picture: ROB KNOWLES JOB WELL DONE: Those responsible for keeping the Royal Alfred Marina clean and tidy were also thanked at the marina’s 30th birthday celebration at the clubhouse. From left are Imelda Oosthuizen and her husband Graven who is the supervisor at the marina, as well as marina manager Mike Hosty Picture: ROB KNOWLES Find us on Facebook advertising feature PREPARATORY WORK: The West Bank of the Kowie River was being levelled and retaining walls were constructed in 1988 in preparation for the construction of the Royal Alfred Marina Exemplar of marina design celebrated From page 12 creatures] communities of the Kowie Estuary and concluded that the marina impacted the habitat and species positively,” he said. “The silt that built up was identified and a place on East Beach was designated where it could be deposited.” The marina was the first development in Port Alfred to enjoy full waterborne sanitation and the development brought about the construction of the local municipality’s sewerage works in 1988 which began serving the greater Port Alfred. It has since been upgraded. Storm water from the Marina is discharged directly into the canals and no reticulation is required. Maintenance is controlled by the executive committee elected annually by Ramhoa. This includes management and keeping in good clean order the canals, the tar roads and bridges along with residents’ facilities and amenities, namely the clubhouse and swimming pool, tennis and squash courts as well as being responsible for the security of the project. The Kowie River was canalised early in the 19th century with semi-permeable, stone-packed walls. In view of the fact that the marina canals experience full tidal exchange it makes a contribution to the ecosystem as it acts as a breeding grounds for juvenile species, a protected habitat areas for vulnerable species, and as areas for the production of plant tissue. It was a very festive atmosphere at last Tu e s d ay ’s celebration and local muso Anthony Caplan kept the atmosphere light with some great old favourites, as well as new songs. The food was delicious and plentiful and everyone had a great time celebrating this exemplar of marina design. A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: The course of the Kowie River was straightened to accommodate the Royal Alfred Marina as could be seen from the air in 1987 Picture: LYNLEY CLARKE DUNES’ END: The sandy beach was being levelled to make way for the construction of the Royal Alfred Marina, as can been seen from this photograph from 1987 TEL: 043 740 2993 Congratulations to the Royal Alfred Marina on your 30th Anniversary! 29 Miles Street, PA | Tel: 046 624 4356 | Fax: 046 624 2293 Congratulations on your 30th Milestone - You are truly an asset to Port Alfred! CONSTRUCTION cc MASTER BUILDER & PROPERTY DEVELOPERS FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS SERVICING PORT ALFRED AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1985 CONTACT: RICHARD HENY: 083 633 0113 richard@henbrick.co.za LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Congratulations on 30 years - We wish you many more milestone years ahead! FOR FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT SERVICE, CONTACT US FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Wishing you all the best on your 30th Anniversary. We are very proud to be associated with the Royal Alfred Marina.
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