When was pecanwood built?
In late 1995, construction commenced on Pecanwood’s golf course. By May 1996, Pecanwood was set to launch to the public.
Which province is pecanwood in?
North West Province
Situated on the banks of the Hartebeespoortdam and less than an hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, Pecanwood Estate is home to South Africa’s first Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.
Is Hartbeespoort a good place to live?
The spectacular views of the dam and mountains with the tranquillity that comes along with it make Hartbeespoort the perfect place for a family to call home.
What district is Hartbeespoort Dam?
Madibeng
Hartbeespoort, informally also known as “Harties”, is a small resort town in the North West Province of South Africa, situated on slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain and the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam….
| Hartbeespoort | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Madibeng |
| Municipality | Bojanala |
Which is the best estate in Hartbeespoort?
Caribbean Beach Club. One of the most sought-after estates on the Kosmos side of the dam, the Caribbean Beach Club derives its appeal from its resort-style lifestyle, with the Sandy Lane Golf Club at St James Marina adding to the attractiveness of a development already renowned for its stunning views.
What is Hartbeespoort known for?
The name of the town means “gateway of the hartbees” (a species of antelope) in Afrikaans. Schoemansville, named after General Hendrik Schoeman, a Boer General in the Anglo-Boer War, who owned the farm that the Hartbeespoort Dam was built on, is the oldest neighbourhood of Hartbeespoort….
| Hartbeespoort | |
|---|---|
| Area code | 012 |
Who owns Hartbeespoort?
Department of Water Affairs
It lies in a valley to the south of the Magaliesberg mountain range and north of the Witwatersberg mountain range, about 35 kilometres north west of Johannesburg and 20 kilometres west of Pretoria….
| Hartbeespoort Dam | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Crocodile River |
How much is the entrance at Hartbeespoort?
Entrance Fee of R60. 00 per person / R40. 00 per child and R40. 00 per car / R60.
Who owns Hartbeespoort Dam?
| Hartbeespoort Dam | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Department of Water Affairs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Arch dam |
| Impounds | Crocodile River |
Do you pay to go to Hartbeespoort Dam?
There is no entrance fee and you can walk on the dam wall.
Why is the Sterkfontein Dam so blue?
The waves are wind driven and add an interesting element to the otherwise “peninsula” protected flat water. The blue water is as a result of there being no rivers of significant gradient running into Sterkfontein Dam. It is like a really big man made pool sitting on top of a “hill,” the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg.
Is it safe to swim in a dam?
Swimming and skiing in lakes and dams is not recommended when water temperatures are high due to the risk of contracting amoebic meningitis. Seawater and estuaries are safe as the amoebae will not grow in water with more than 2 per cent salt content.
