BOA

Protecting the area since the early 1920's

The Bungalow Owners Association (BOA) for Clifton, Glen Beach & Bakoven was established to serve and protect the common interests of property owners. A committee made up of volunteers is drawn from the three areas and mandated to act in the best interests of the members as described in the Constitution.

View our Constitution

Objectives of the Association

Taking an active interest in all matters affecting the welfare of members
Assist in protecting our history, heritage and character of the area
Keeping in close contact with theand its affairs in order to keep a watch on matters which might affect bungalow owners and tenants
To advise the City Council on all matters of interest of members of the Association
To take an interest in general civic issues that will help to improve municipal management

In practice this involves

Scrutinize all new building plans to ensure compliance with the various by-laws and guidelines in particular those that relate to the Heritage status of the area
Liaising with the City to ensure that the common areas including roads, pathways and public open spaces are maintained to a high standard
Assisting members with issues related to services such as refuse and garden waste removal, sewage, lighting, water and electrical services and public safety
Ensuring effective security by working closely with Law Enforcement, SAPS, Camps Bay Community Police Forum and the Camps Bay Security Initiative, Security companies operating in the area and Metro Police
Reviewing applications to the City for entertainment and sports events on the beaches and public open spaces to ensure that the natural environment is not put at risk and the rights of residents and the general public are not compromised
Protecting the environment and character of the Heritage areas
Maintaining open channels of communication with property owners and responding to their concerns, efficiently and effectively

How we help

Your Support System

The BOA takes interest in the matters affecting our members

Building Compliance

We scrutinize all new building plans to ensure compliance with the various by-laws and guidelines in particular those that relate to the Heritage status of the area.

Your City Contact

We liase with the City to ensure that the common areas including roads, pathways and public open spaces are maintained to a high standard.

Security In Mind

We work closely with SAPS, Camps Bay Community Police Forum, Camps Bay Security Initiative, Law Enforcement and Metro Police to ensure effective security.

Council Services

We assist members with issues relating to services such as public safety, refuse and garden waste removal, sewage, lighting, water and electrical services.

Event Applications

We review applications to the City for entertainment and sports events on the beaches and public open spaces to ensure that the natural environment is not put at risk and the rights of residents and the general public are not comprimised.

Member Support

We maintain open channels of communication with property owners and respond to their concerns, efficiently and effectively.

Meet the Committee

We thank all committee members for their hard work and commitment to the BOA

Simone Nathan

Secretary

Nele Vermaak

Chair

Steve Gordon

Co Chair

Barbara Farrell

Treasurer

Bertie Philips

Bakoven Representative

Paul Hancock

Building Portfolio & Glen Beach Representative

Billy Gundelfinger

Legal Portfolio

Paddy Walker

Environmental Portfolio & Clifton Representative

Gabriel de Vos

Security Portfolio

Are you interested in joining the Committee?

We are always on the look out for assistance in lots of different aspects of running the BOA.

Member Testimonials

"The BOA can be utilized to give professional advice when scrutinising building plans. This is crucial to protecting the character of the bungalow area and the rights of property owners"

Angela Swain

"Law Enforcement on the beaches was hugely improved this summer. Thanks to the BOA for keeping up the pressure to ensure law enforcement is a regular presence"

Alan Marsh

"Our Greening the Environment project is progressing with the support of some residents and the BOA"

Diana Boynton

"The 4^th Beach parking and garage area would now be a construction site and Maidens Cove a shopping and commercial centre if the BOA had not stopped the City approving a developer’s plans"