THE NAME
The district of Emalahleni (Witbank) falls within the ecological category: Rocky Highveld Grassland or Bankenveld.
This area of this ecosystem is ±240,000km² of which only 1,38% is conserved. Although there are a number of protected areas (e.g. Rietvleidam and Suikerboschrand in Gauteng) in the ecological classification "Bankenveld", none is specifically dedicated to the conservation of the biodiversity of Bankenveld.
"LIVE, WORK & PLAY"
LIVE
• Residential 1 (85,5ha): ±660 stands
• Residential 2 (10ha): 4 stands
• Residential 3 (10ha): 6 stands
• Curro Private school (combined primary and secondary).
• Bankenveld Montesorri Crèche
• Future Chapel, with small cemetery for residents
WORK
• 5 Commercial stands (4ha).
• Shopping Centre erf (2,0ha).
PLAY
• Golf course (18 holes) with clubhouse and facilities. – 9 Holes completed
• Golf driving range.
• Equestrian Centre
• Yacht Club
• Hotel / Golf Lodge.
An estate with ± 5km of waterfront-land, security and safety might be obvious characteristics of a successful property development, but for the existing Bankenveld Estate the actual reason is a lot smaller: KIDS. Bankenveld has developed into the ideal place to raise children.
Surrounded by ± 500ha of fenced grasslands there's always another place to explore, never mind the Springbok, Blesbok, Gnou (Black Wildebeest), Zebras, Red Hartebeest, Duiker and Steenbok they will encounter. The Witbank Dam is also known for very good fishing and water recreation flourish.
The interface of the water and the residential development were crucial aspects of the design and layout.
The Bankenveld logo consists of four roaming elephants. The branding represents the following:
• Firstly, the Olifants River runs through the Witbank Dam; and
• Secondly, elephants are strongly family-orientated specie. The strong family structure is emphasized by the elephants grouped together as a family. Bankenveld is the ideal place to raise children
