The following is a summary of work which has been carried out by Links Living and the Club in relation to the water issues facing the community and actions that have been undertaken.

Dam at 4th hole
The Developer and Club have jointly approved expenditure of $51,277 towards the establishment of a water transfer line between the Dam at the 4th hole and to the Dam at the 6th hole. The works are scheduled to commence within the next month.

The second part of this project is the excavation of the Dam at the 4th hole to increase its storage capacity.

Dam at 7th hole
We have reviewed the Dam at the 7th Hole and concluded that it is not feasible to expand its capacity.

Future works
Over the next five years plans have been made to upgrade drainage for the golf course and irrigation throughout the estate including an update of recycle spray heads.

Recycle Water Update
For several years the Developer has been in protracted negotiations with City West Water for the provision of Class A Recycled Water to Sanctuary Lakes Resort. We continue to raise the issue with City West Water who did advise us in February that the recycled water should be available in early 2008.

Other Matters
Research into bore water has shown that water quality is poor with high salts and sulphur levels.

Lobbying Melbourne Water for access to Skeleton Creek stormwater is now complete. Results of the water testing proved the water to be unusable with an agreed allocation of accessible water only available after a storm event.

The Lake
Extensive negotiations have been held with Parks Victoria and we are now in the closing stages of being able to finalise arrangements for the pumping of salt water when required to maintain the level of the Lake.

Meet the Executive
Garry Sleeman. Residents Advisory Council Executive - Golf East Cluster Representative and Estate Portfolio Leader

Image right: Garry Sleeman

Garry has over 40 years experience in Civil Engineering design, construction and superintendency, holding senior positions in construction companies, local government and consulting engineering firms.

He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, Chartered Professional Engineer NPER3 and Principal of Sinclair Knight Merz, Melbourne. Garry brings to the SLRA his special areas of competence in project management of major projects in highways, freeways, water supply, waste water, airport engineering, marine and land development.

More Body Corporate Committees needed
In his 100 day review of the Residents' Advisory Council chairman Ian Brown noted that there are still a number of Stages who have not formed their required Body Corporate (BC) or nominated a representative onto the Residents' Advisory Council.

These are Stages 2A (end of Lakeside Drive), 5 (Swingers Green), 6 (Heron Way Islands), 7C (South Shore Gardens incl Middle Park Drive), 18 (Tournament Drive), 23 (Breezewater/Half Moon Terrace), 25A (Time Square/Rockefeller Way).

Ian noted that on many topics the future management of Sanctuary Lakes will increasingly be handled on a BC committee basis rather than dealing with individual residents and he therefore encouraged all stages to become active and form a BC committee.

Interested persons should approach Ross Williamson for more details on 9395 2888 or via email rossw@sanctuarylakes.com.au

If you are interested in spending a couple of relaxed hours a week at a Mum's Coffee Club in the Clubhouse whilst at the same time introducing your pre-kindergarten age children to new playmates please email slraexecutive@sanctuarylakes.com.au

The Coffee Club will be held in a private room allowing space for children to play.