ARCHITECTURAL

GUIDELINES
DRAFT
CONTENTS
SECTION A: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4

1. Introduction 4
2. Vision 4

SECTION B: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL & GUIDELINES 5

1. General specifications 5
2. Guidelines specific to individual dwellings 5
2.1 Plot coverage 5
2.2 Setbacks & site disturbance zones 5
2.3 Height restrictions 6
2.4 Covered terraces 6
2.5 Materials 6
2.6 External openings 7
2.7 Outbuildings 8
2.8 Gate, boundary walls & fences 8
2.9 Television aerials & satellite dishes 9
2.10 Air conditioning 9
2.11 Landscaping / Stormwate 10
2.12 Solar panel / Solar heaters / Photovoltaic panels 10
2.13 Water storage tanks 10
2.14 Sewage & grease traps , leaching field / Micro STP 10

SECTION C: MANDATORY PROCEDURES 11

1. Drawing submission protocol 11

1.1 Plans submission 11
1.2 Inspection by the syndic 12

2. Construction activities 12
2.1 Working hours 12
2.2 Site establishment 12
2.3 Site access and exit 12

3. Contractors conduct 13
4. Disclaimer 14
CONTENTS
SECTION C: MANDATORY PROCEDURES (Continued) 15
5. Sustainable guidelines - General note (For all plots) 15
5.1 Electricity & energy efficiency – Encouraged 15
5.2 Water management – Encouraged 16
5.3 Waste management – Encouraged 16
5.4 Sewer and waste water - Encouraged 17
5.5 Building infrastructure - Encouraged 17
5.6 Infrastructure management - Recommended 18

Annexure A (Part 1) 19
Annexure A (Part 2) 20
Annexure B (Part 1) 21
Annexure B (Part 2) 22
Annexure C (Part 1) 23
Annexure C (Part 2) 24
Annexure D 25
Annexure E 26
Annexure F (Part 1) 27
Annexure F (Part 2) 28
SECTION A: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Introduction
The Developer and Controlling Architect for the Magenta Parkside Morcellement have set up certain
design guidelines and procedures, which must be adhered to by the land owners during the design,
construction, and maintenance phases.

The Architectural Guidelines have been very carefully drafted in order to establish a collective architectural
language without inhibiting the creativity of design.

The purpose of these design guidelines is to offer architectural inspiration and guidance that will foster
a unity of materials and finish, ensuring the harmony of the overall development is thereby guaranteed.

The design criteria and rules set out in the document are in addition to the local authority’s requirements
and national building regulations of Mauritius. These guidelines may by amended and/or updated by the
Syndic from time to time.

2. Vision
The long term vision for the Magenta Parkside is to create a thriving and aesthetically pleasing residential
area that serves the community’s needs in harmony with the local environment and neighbouring
development.

The developer’s intent in this development is to ensure that the architecture and landscaping result in a
Morcellement sympathetic to the natural coastal setting and avoid any overpowering architecture that
will eclipse the landscape.

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1. General Specifications
Where materials and forms are specified no variation from these will be permitted.
Any road, green space &/or boundary wall built by the developer should not in any way be modified
without prior permission from the Syndic.
It is the responsibility of the individual owners that their boundary walls, fences, gates etc. from date
of taking ownership of their properties, where applicable, are kept in a neat & intact state.
Planting shall be done by the developer & Maintenance to landscaped areas along road reserves
will be carried out by the Syndic.
No consideration for further subdivision of plots will be allowed.
No more than one dwelling per plot.
Prior to construction, the owner is to ensure that their plot is kept clean and neat in appearance
failing which the Syndic will arrange for the necessary cleaning to be done at the owner’s cost.
Building type is restricted to residential dwellings for all plots.

2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings

2.1 Plot Coverage
Maximum plot coverage is not to exceed 40%.
Covered areas such as terraces, kiosks and gazebos will be counted as 100% of their area
towards the plot coverage.
In double storey dwellings, the first floor area is to be a minimum of 30% & a maximum of
60% of the ground floor footprint.
Any cantilever slab of more than 1.2m shall count towards the plot coverage and to be within
the building line setbacks.

2.2 Setbacks & Site Disturbance Zones

A maximum disturbance area/ building line is identified on each plot. No building or structures
may be erected outside the disturbance area except for access roads. Verandas, balconies,
patios, staircases, pergolas, built-in barbeques, or any other structure must be within the
building lines.
Pools and pool filters to be situated a minimum of 2m from any site boundary with the
exception of the front boundary (roadside) which remains at 6m.

Building Setbacks:

Street Boundary : 6m Setback

Side Boundaries : 1.5m Setback
Rear Boundary : 5m Setback

(Refer to Annexure A_Part 1 & 2)

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2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings (continued)

2.3 Height Restrictions
Each plot will have a benchmark (`point etalon`) where height can be measured from.
9m height restriction to be measured in a vertical line from the benchmark (`point etalon`)
of the site.
The maximum height of the dwelling to be as per following:
• Flat Roof: height including of parapet wall to be 7.5m high
• Pitched Roof: to be not more than 9.0m
• Overhang: for pitched roof, an overhang of not less than 750mm will be acceptable
(Max. Overhang 1.2m)
• Overhang height above openings : Soffit to overhang to be a
• maximum of 200mm above opening lintel.
Houses to comprise of not more than 2 storeys (Ground floor & first floor).
Lower ground floor level (i.e. Basements) will not be permitted.
The use of attic spaces will be permitted.
Ground Floor Level should not be more than 500mm above or 500mm below the Benchmark.

2.4 Covered Terraces

Each house is to include a covered terrace space that equates to a minimum of 10% of the
dwellings total internal surface area.
Terraces will be counted as 100% of their area towards the plot coverage.
Terraces covered by open to sky structures such as pergolas etc. will be
permitted and are to be excluded from the plot coverage calculations.

2.5 Materials
Roofs
Single storey dwellings:
• Roofs will be either 100% flat, or a combination of flat and pitch.
• For a combination of Flat roof and pitched roof, a minimum of 50% of the floor area is
to be covered by pitched roofs and remaining area to be flat roof.
(Refer to Annexure F)

Double storey dwellings:

• The first floor is to be fully covered by pitched roofs or fully flat roof.
(Refer to Annexure F)
•
Permitted roofing materials & roof configurations:
• Roof pitch to be between 25 – 45 degrees.
• Metal sheeting or sloped concrete covered with metal sheeting
(Refer to Annexure E)
• 4-sided pitched Roof accepted.
• Gable roof accepted.

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2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings (continued)

Not permitted roofing materials & roof configurations:
• Hipped roofs (4 pitch “pyramid type”)
• Mono-pitch roofs
• Sloped concrete roofs without metal sheeting.

Walls
External walls to be painted.

No artificial stone or artistic paint effects such as stone imitations etc.

will be permitted. All wall colours must be selected from a colour chart.
A colour sample should be presented during the plan submission for all
exterior colours to be used.

A maximum of two wall colours and one feature wall colour /texture can
be used for the external walls.
Colour chart proposed.
(Refer to Annexure E)

2.6 External Openings

General Doors & Windows:

• External openings to be square or rectangular formatted in either

factory coated aluminium or varnished natural timber. No mirror or
coloured glazing will be permitted.
Tinted glass to be Grey colour with light transmission minimum 23% and
• 
reflectance out maximum 10% (SolarVue HL Grey or Equivalent)
Openings on Ground Floor facing neighbours to be restricted to 1.5m in width.
• 
• Openings on First Floor facing neighbours to be restricted to Glass
louvers only, no wider than 800mm.

Garage Doors:

To be either single or double sized comprising of horizontal slatted format in

natural timber, GMS or aluminium.

Aluminium or GMS colours to match proposed colour chart.

(Refer to Annexure E)

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2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings (continued)

2.7 Outbuildings

No free standing outbuildings will be permitted. All storage is to be integrated

into the design of the house.
Kiosks and gazebos will be permitted (Any light structure open on at least 3
sides) and will be counted as 100% of their area towards plot coverage.

2.8 Gate, Boundary Walls & Fences

1. Frontage boundary wall/fence:
Will be built by the developer. All boundary walls/fences shall be
maintained by the owner and at the owner’s cost.
External Frontage boundary wall to be painted and maintained by syndic.
Internal Frontage boundary wall to be painted and maintained by Owner.
Fence to be maintained by owner.

(Refer to Annexure B_Part 1 & 2)

2. Inter Plot Boundary

The owner is under obligation to construct boundary walls or fences.

The following restrictions will apply:

a. Boundary Walls:
General boundary walls are to be a maximum of 1.8m high (from
natural ground level) where a 1.8m boundary wall/ fence will be
provided by the Promoter. Boundary wall to comprise of plastered
masonry &/or Volcanic stone. If painted, the boundary wall colours
are to comply with (General Wall Colours). All boundary walls are to
be plastered on both sides.

b. Fences:
Fences are to be a maximum of 1.8m high “Betafence” (or similar
approved by syndic).

c. Timber Screens:
Timber Screens to be maximum 1.8m high (within plot area).

d. Hedges:
Maximum 1.8m high hedges will be permitted as long as they are
located within the site boundaries or as agreed with adjacent owners
and well maintained by the owner.

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2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings (continued)

NOTE:
a. On sloping sites, the top of all boundary walls & fences are to be
stepped in order to take the slope of the site. Inclined tops of walls
& fences will not be permitted.
b. The following are not permitted:
• Precast concrete type walls
• Split pole
• Electric fencing
• Picket fencing
• Steel spikes on top of any walls
• Artificial stone walls
• Decorative artistic sculptures on top or on any walls
• Unplastered masonry walls.
• Broken glass / Bottles

3. Entrance Gates

The owner shall supply, erect and maintain his own entrance gates.

(As per design intent in Annexure C_Part 1 & 2)

4. Services Area:

Bin area/T-walls to be on plot (will not be excluded from sellable area) and to
be built by the owner.
The service duct from the CEB pillar (where applicable) to the plot will be
handed over to the owner even if it is outside the plot boundary.
CEB pillars area will not form part of sellable plot area (CEB pillar area shall be
deducted from sellable area).

(Refer to Annexure B_Part 2)

2.9 Television Aerials & Satellite Dishes

All television aerials, satellite dishes or any such devices must be fixed out of
sight, preferably within the roof space. It must not be visible from the street.

2.10 Air Conditioning

External air conditioning condenser units shall be installed either at ground

level or on flat concrete roof (within the building lines). In both cases the units
must not be visible from any adjacent properties or from the street or fixed at
high level on any walls.

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2. Guidelines Specific to Individual Dwellings (continued)

2.11 Landscaping / Stormwater

40% of the surface Area of each plot to be permeable i.e 40% of Softscape.
No stormwater runoff from the plots is allowed on the roads reserves.
Soft landscaping should be more predominant to the hardscape.

2.12 Solar Panel / Solar heaters / Photovoltaic Panels

Solar heated hot water systems and Photovoltaic panels are encouraged but
must be concealed from view behind parapet walls.
Solar panels (Split system) to be installed at roof level, where the remote tank
to be hidden. Combined tank and panels on the roof are not allowed.

2.13 Water Storage Tanks

The remote tanks to be at ground level and hidden.

2.14 Sewage & Grease Traps , leaching field / Micro STP.

Micro STP are encouraged. Micro STP and Absorption Pit to follow guidelines
as per the PPG (Planning Policy Guidelines). External waste or waste pipes are
not allowed above the finished external ground level.

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1. Drawing Submission Protocol

The following must be adhered to before building plans are considered:

1.1 Plans Submission

Plans submission to the Syndic.

• 4 hard copies & 1 soft copy of building drawings to be submitted.
• All building drawings have to be approved by the Syndic prior to approval from
local authorities.

Working Drawings

The detailed design and working drawings and the signed and
marked checklist as provided by the syndic must be submitted.

(Refer to Annexure D)

Levels must be clearly shown on the drawings.

The following drawings must be submitted:

•  Site plan.
•  Plans
 of all floors, all elevations and 2 sections (The Syndic may
require more sections if 2 do not provide adequate information).
•  Roof plan (can be combined with site plan).

The following items must be clearly shown on the plans:

•  Area of dwelling, including patios and outbuildings

•  Plot Coverage (%)
•  Benchmark (‘point etalon’) of the site
•  Height above original natural ground level as indicated in guidelines
•  Indication of height of chimneys
•  Roof angles
•  Building lines
•  All external finishes, including roofs, windows, shutters and a colour
specification
•  Boundary wall, retaining walls and screen wall, including elevations
•  Drainage and how it is concealed, as well as the sewer connection
•  All other buried services (water, electricity, etc.)
•  Storm water disposal (can be on site plan)

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1. Drawing Submission Protocol (continued)

1.2 Inspection by the Syndic
The Syndic will carry out site inspections during the following stages of
construction:

• Surface bed level

• Completion of roof structure
• Practical completion.

The Syndic may inspect the works at any stage during construction and may
request any reasonable alterations and/or additions to ensure that the
approved plans are implemented. The homeowner is responsible to notify the
Syndic as to when the stages of completion as set out above have been
reached in order to arrange for the building controller to inspect the works.

2. Construction Activities

As the building within the residential estate will be constructed over a lengthy time
period, the following guidelines have been formulated for the benefit of residents:

Working Hours

• 7:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday

• 7:30 to 13:00 Saturdays
• No work will be permitted on Sundays and public holidays.

Site Establishment

• Site establishment to be done within the property site boundaries only

and to be hoarded with appropriate materials.
• No materials may be temporarily stored, or mixed or prepared on any
of the roadways, kerbs, pavements or landscaping zones
• The Contractor shall provide approved portable chemical toilets
facilities for the workers on site, ensure that those are kept clean and
hygienic.
• Road cleaning sequence shall be agreed with Syndic.

Site Access and Exit

The contractor acknowledges he is aware that the Estate is a secure Estate

and will at all times adhere to the security regulation and controls, and agrees
to co-operate with the syndic in the interest of maintaining security on the Estate.
(Refer to Annexure E)

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3. Contractors Conduct
a) The
 owner will be responsible for the contractor’s conduct and for any damage caused
to the common property.

b) Construction will be limited from Monday to Friday and Saturday with working hours being between
07h30 to 18h00 and 07h30 to 13h00 respectively unless otherwise specified in the BLUP.

c) No Contractor or any of his personnel will have access to the development outside the
specified hours. Contractors may arrange for security on the construction site.

d) Delivery time for all material, plant, machinery, etc. will be from 7:30 AM to 18:00 PM,
Monday to Friday and Saturday morning from 7:30 AM to 13:00 PM.

e) No deliveries on public holidays and Sundays will be allowed.

f) Contractors are encouraged to co- ordinate delivery times with suppliers to be within this period,
as no claims for extra time will be granted as a result of deliveries outside the specified time.

g) The speed limit of 40km/h will apply on the access roads. Speeding and reckless driving will not
be tolerated. Due care must also be taken by all vehicles not to block the thoroughfare of roads.

h) Hoarding of the site is compulsory during construction and the Contractors shall endeavor
whenever possible to limit unnecessary noise, especially employee loud talking, shouting
or whistling, radios, sirens or hooters, motor revving etc.

i) No pets, birds, or domestic animals of the contractors will be permitted onto the Estate.

j) No religious activities will be permitted on the site.

k) The site is to be kept as clean as possible of building rubble. General cleaning and good
housekeeping practice must take place during building operations.

l) The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities for waste & rubble disposal and ensure that
the workers use the provided facilities and that the rubbish is removed whenever required
or when skips are full. No waste may be burnt or buried on site. No form of paper, cement
bags, tile off cuts, ceiling boards, roof tiles, rubble, or the like is to be left lying around, nor
be allowed to blow off the site.

m) Fires for cooking or other purposes will not be permitted, and Contractors shall ensure
approved alternative meal arrangements are made.

n)No concrete, cement or such may be temporally stored, mixed or prepared on any of the
roadways, kerbs and pavements.

o) The Contractor is responsible for the discipline of his labour, sub-contract labour and
delivery personnel on site.

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3. Contractors Conduct (continued)

p) Materials that are off loaded by a supplier of the Contractor may not encroach onto
the adjacent site, the pavement or roadway. Where suppliers fail to adhere to this, the
contractor/owner responsible shall move the materials ultimately. The contractor is also
responsible for removal of any sand or rubble that encroaches into the road.

4. Disclaimer

4.1 The above document and its content are fully understood and the Owner and his Contractor undertake
to comply with the above items, in addition to any further controls which may be instituted by the
Syndic from time to time in the form of a written notification. Contractor shall ensure compliance by
any sub-contractors employed by the plot owner and or Contractor, and any suppliers to contractors,
sub-contractors or owners.

4.2 Syndic Approval & Plan Submission

a) The role of the appointed controlling architect is to only scrutinize architectural set
submitted for Syndic approval and reporting to the Syndic.

b) The controlling architect does so against the architectural guidelines & assesses the
general compliance to the same.

c) The onus is on the plot owner & its appointed design architect to ensure that all the
requirements laid out in the architecture guidelines have been met.

d) The controlling architect scrutinizes the submitted drawings on behalf of the Syndic and
recommends to the Syndic whether the drawings / project submitted should be approved
or not approved.

e) The granting of approval is therefore the prerogative of the sole Developer.

f) It is understood and agreed that the controlling architect shall NOT be held responsible
for any discrepancies or non-conformities due to design by others. Any approval by the
Syndic does not relieve the plot owner and his design architect of their responsibility /
ownership of design. Onus remains with the plot owner to ensure full compliance with the
Guidelines, General Statutory Rules and prevailing regulations such as PPG.

4.3 It is the Syndic’s prerogative to include in these Architectural guidelines any other guidelines deemed
necessary, as and when deemed necessary.

4.4 The Magenta Parkside has been prepared by Architects’ Studio Ltd on behalf of the Developer, who
endorses same.

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5. Sustainable Guidelines - General Note (For All Plots)

SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

The term “Infrastructure” means the basic physical and organizational structures and
facilities needed for a country, region, or organisation to function properly.
The term typically refers to the technical structures that support a society, such as roads,
bridges, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, telecommunications, and so forth, and
can be defined as the physical components of interrelated systems providing
commodities and services essential to enable, sustain, or enhance societal living
conditions.

The term “Sustainable Infrastructure” refers to infrastructure that facilitates a place or

region’s progress towards the goal of sustainable living.

The design emphasis for such an infrastructure is towards the development of sustainable
communities by ensuring that infrastructural knowledge makes improvements that do not
deplete or adversely affect natural resources.

The transition and mass adoption of renewable resources and strategies feature heavily in
sustainable infrastructures.

5.1 Electricity & Energy Efficiency – Encouraged

Passive cooling (good openings, building orientation, natural cross ventilation,

shading pergolas, etc.) features must be incorporated into building design.

Active cooling installations using low-energy alternative methods must be installed

for lower energy consumption.

The use of Air-conditioning must be strictly minimised due to the extremely high
energy consumption as well as the high Ozone Depletion potential.

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5. Sustainable Guidelines - General Note (For All Plots) (continued)

5.1 Electricity & Energy Efficiency – Encouraged (Cont’d)

Passive cooling (good openings, building orientation, natural cross ventilation,

shading pergolas, etc.) features must be incorporated into building design.

All electric appliances installed particularly Air-conditioning, refrigeration and

other energy-intensive equipment must have a high rating for energy efficiency.

Internal lighting must maximize use of natural daylight, including through skylights
and clerestory windows.

LED or other low/zero energy lighting sources must be used for all lighting, external
and internal. Internal and External Lighting efficiency should be improved using a
lighting management with ambient light/motion sensors/timers.

High efficiency external lighting systems must be implemented including but not
limited to LED/ low energy lights, motion sensors, time clock, and/or photo
sensitive cells to control operation hours

All external lighting including for Signage must be both LED/low energy and solar
powered wherever possible.

5.2 Water Management – Encouraged

Water metering system and savings must be implemented using water efficient devices.

Implementation of rainwater harvesting systems is encouraged.

Where a greywater/rainwater system is specified/installed, the component

specification must achieve a 10% reduction in water consumption over the
baseline specification from the CWA.

Water efficiency for landscape irrigation should be maximised by using recycled

water rainwater & non potable water, local drippers & in-soil wetting blankets.

Water from Air-conditioning condensation drips should be collected and used for
irrigation and other purposes. These drips should be properly dealt with and not
allowed to collect/puddle anywhere or stain material finishes.

5.3 Waste Management – Encouraged

All plots are strongly encouraged to have a Waste Management strategy in order
to minimise waste & re-use/ recycle on-plot where possible.

Recycling strategies should be in place like composting organic material for

landscaping or repatriating all recyclable material glass/cans/paper etc. to
recycling facilities.

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5. Sustainable Guidelines - General Note (For All Plots) (continued)

5.3 Waste Management – Encouraged (Cont’d)

No regular refuse disposal will be permitted on site particularly those that violate
the quality of the environment like burning rubbish, dumping industrial waste into
water sources/on adjacent plots etc.

Removal of refuse from the plot will be done by the syndic.

5.4 Sewer and Waste Water - Encouraged

All plots are encouraged to have an on-site sewer treatment system (STP), in
place. Same shall be fully operational and compliant with rules and regulations.
Micro STP are encouraged.

Grey water / non potable water generated from on site micro STP shall be
recycled / used for irrigation.

Discharge of Grey Water shall be compliant in terms of volume and water quality
to norms and regulations.

System for managing Sewer flow savings including grey water recycling must be
implemented and grease traps need to be provided as well.

5.5 Building Infrastructure - Encouraged

Ventilation rates within buildings should meet the highest environmental standards
of ASHRAE or equivalent as applicable to prevent:

- build-up of toxic substances like VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) that

cause “Sick Building Syndrome”
- accumulation of airborne contaminants, microbes and odours.

All Building construction and building maintenance materials & products must be
chosen carefully to avoid emission of air pollutants especially but not limited to
VOC’s

Solvents are required to spread a protective or decorative film which are typically
aliphatic hydrocarbons, ethyl acetate, glycol ethers, and acetone. In place of
these, products with aqueous solvents should be used instead.

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5. Sustainable Guidelines - General Note (For All Plots) (continued)

5.6 Infrastructure Management - Recommended

It is recommended to have education and training of all staff for achieving and
maintaining sustainable infrastructure and sustainable buildings on each
individual plot.

The training protocol should also include information about the green systems in
the precinct as a whole and how the staff can contribute towards maintaining it.

Staff training & procedures should be enforced for specific maintenance

strategies relating to (among others):

- cleaning and maintenance using confirmed solvents and methods that have no
adverse environmental impact
- minimizing energy use by switching off lights, devices, appliances, AC’s etc. when
not in use
- regular maintenance of plumbing systems including pipes, valves, taps to minimise
leaks and consequent water wastage within the building and outside.

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ANNEXURE A (PART 1)

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ANNEXURE D

Annexure D

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Annexure E

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Annexure F (Part 1)

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Annexure F (Part 2)

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