The Eikenhof Opportunity
Protect, Redevelop, Integrate
Protect The Potential
Situated in the picturesque Elgin Valley, the Eikenhof dam is a gem within the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere.
This magnificent natural venue on the Kleine Wessels Gat farm has been the home of the Elgin Grabouw Country Club for decades - providing excellent sporting facilities to members, as well as an inspiring location for weddings, celebrations, festivals, sporting events and the perfect place to enjoy a bite to eat with friends and family.
Now, the opportunity exists to open these facilities to redevelopment in such a way that further protects the land, integrates communities, and creates new opportunities for economic activities.
Vision & Opportunities
Given the beautiful location, excellent existing facilities, and active support from within the local community, the opportunity is NOW to create a new vision and act to protect the future of the Eikenhof Dam and surrounds.
HOW?
By redeveloping the 6 hectare Country Club property (Kleine Wessels Gat Farm #6/287) and reconstituting it for a greater strategic vision.
In particular, these are the elements of focus and greatest potential:
Sport
Continuation of existing sports clubs, but share facilities with local schools.
Action Required:
Establish a sporting and events calendar booking system, either managed by the Country Club or an eventing company.
Timeline:
Now.
The change in management of the current Country Club in February 2023 is attracting new attention and opportunities.
Education
Ideal facilities and location for a world-class eco school as an anchor tenant.
Action Required:
Investment in a school will happen when we can provide security of tenure - when surrounding property can be protected.
Timeline:
2023
Economic
Entrepreneurs within hospitality, catering, weddings, eventing, outdoor activities & sporting events can immediately leverage the existing facilities and grow.
Action Required:
Support development of alternative economic activity.
Timeline:
Now.
Big economic wins by sharing existing infrastructure.
Small investments required.
Residential
Potential to create an eco-housing estate to contribute towards the tax base of TWK Municipality.
Having local residents can also benefit the school and commercial ventures on the property.
Action Required:
Seek developers when TWK Municipality agrees to alternative use of land.
Timeline:
2023
Nature
Allow ecotourism & conservation operators leases on the property and surrounding land.
Action Required:
Campaign to City of CT to extend their management of Steenbras catchment area to include Eikenhof Dam catchment area (Jagersvlakte Farm #2/289 & Van Rynerveldsdal Farm #95).
Not to cede water rights to CT, but to protect the catchment area from unplanned undesirable development.
Timeline:
2023
Community
Whether gathering for sport, school, outdoor activities, big events or a quick coffee, Eikenhof can bring communities together.
Action Required:
Support the Country Club management in its evolution to include a property management function, enabling more opportunities for new ventures and activities.
Timeline:
Now.
Property Information
Surrounded by pristine nature, yet close and accessible from Grabouw, this treasure of a property deserves to be protected and enjoyed through the responsible, thoughtful and strategic development of complimentary projects.
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Location
Situated on the Eikenhof Dam, a short 5 minute drive from the town of Grabouw and 45 minutes from Cape Town.
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Development potential
Potentials for residential, educational and commercial developments.
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Ownership
The property is owned and managed by the Department of Public Works, with options for long-term leases for suitable developments and ventures.
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Details
Size of property: 6 hectares
Farm Name: Kleine Wessels Gat Farm #6/287
Current tenants: Elgin Grabouw Country Club
Groups Involved
With various interested parties all eager to see integration of the local communities, meaningful social development, the protection of the environment, and a stimulus for economic activity in the region, the following groups and people are currently the key stakeholders.
