31 August 2022 (Newsletter)

        N E W S L E T T E R

Spring is here and the first Caister Braai for 2022 will be held on Heritage Day, Saturday the 24th September 2022. Don’t miss this social event and get yourselves in the right mood to support the Springboks later that day against the Argentinian Puma’s at Kings Park.

On the 5th October, the Fire Department will be addressing the residents at 10.00 am in the lounge on the preparedness in the event of a fire. On the 21st October 2022 a Fire Drill will be taking place so as residents can orientate themselves in the event of this kind of disaster.

Once again I need to address residents in respect of the catering equipment that is not returned timeously from the apartments. This creates a serious problem for all the catering staff as they are unable to provide you with the correct service as well as creating a financial burden on the Caister to replace these items. Please return all catering equipment belonging to the Caister back to the dining room.

The electricity tariff increase was 11.49 % from the 1st July 2022 but the peak hour increase was three times the normal tariff increase, which is creating a serious financial burden on the company. The peak hours are between 07.00 am and 10.00 am as well as between 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm. Residents are respectfully requested to bear the above in mind while using air-cons, heaters etc during these hours.

The Caister has acquired another guest suite on the first floor, Hotel Block (Suite 109) to assist with accommodation for family and friends from out of town. This suite is currently being furnished and is expected to be available by mid-September. The daily tariff for suite 109 will be the same as suite 144.

Please continue to use water sparingly and not waste this resource unnecessarily and also consider the high cost thereof. Below is the current data of the dam levels of the dams that feed the greater Durban area.

    Albert Falls Dam          95,20 %
    Midmar Dam                93,60%
    Inanda Dam               101,40 %
    Hazelmere Dam             48,40 %

PATRICK ROBERT 31st August 2022