Author: Debra Sauer
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 6 May 2025
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 95,38%
Rainfall for the previous days: 23.5mm (Measured from 30 April – 5 May 2025)
Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Service Disruption at Pacaltsdorp Traffic Department
Please be advised that due to damage to fibre infrastructure, internet connectivity at the Pacaltsdorp Traffic Department is currently unavailable.
The following sections are affected:
- Fines Administration
As a result, the following services are temporarily inaccessible:
- Email communications
- Fine payments
- Collaborator system
- Flexgen platform
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while the matter is being resolved.
For more information please contact the Traffic Department on 044 878 2400.
Refuse collection and Municipal closures – Public Holidays
George Municipality would like to inform all residents that refuse and green bag collection services will continue as per the normal schedule on all upcoming public holidays falling on weekdays during April, May, and June 2025.
📆 Affected Public Holidays:
- Monday, 28 April 2025
- Thursday, 01 May 2025
- Monday, 16 June 2025
Residents are kindly requested to place their bins and green bags out by 07:00 on their regular collection days to ensure timeous service.
🏢 Municipal Office Closures:
All George Municipality administrative offices will be closed on the above-mentioned public holidays. Regular office operations will resume on the following working day.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
- Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
- General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
- Toll-Free Number: 0800 424 277
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.
Public Notice: Eskom Stage 2 loadshedding
Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today and will remain in effect until 05:00 tomorrow.
Given these ongoing constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly to help reduce pressure on the grid.
Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and will continue to provide updates as necessary.(Eskom)
George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 24/04/2025
None
Friday 25/04/2025
02:00 – 04:30
Uniondale will not be affected
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 22 April 2025
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91,52%
Rainfall for the previous days: 59.3mm (Measured from 15- 22April 2025)
Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Public Notice: Refuse Collection Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there are delays in refuse collection today in the following areas:
Heather Park, Blanco, and Businesses in Blanco.
Alternative arrangements have been made, and the first available teams will assist in servicing these areas. All refuse will be collected in due course.
Green Refuse Bags
Due to circumstances out of our control, certain areas will not be serviced with regards to green bags today.The following areas will instead be serviced on Wednesday:
- Blanco
- Eden Place
Additionally, the following areas will also be serviced on Wednesday:
- Victoria Bay
- Heatherlands
- Glen Barrie
- Welgelegen
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Refuse collection and municipal office closures – upcoming Public Holidays
George Municipality would like to inform all residents that refuse and green bag collection services will continue as per the normal schedule on all upcoming public holidays falling on weekdays during April, May, and June 2025.
📆 Affected Public Holidays:
• Friday, 18 April 2025
• Monday, 21 April 2025
• Monday, 28 April 2025
• Thursday, 01 May 2025
• Monday, 16 June 2025
Residents are kindly requested to place their bins and green bags out by 07:00 on their regular collection days to ensure timeous service.
🏢 Municipal Office Closures:
All George Municipality administrative offices will be closed on the above-mentioned public holidays. Regular office operations will resume on the following working day.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
• Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
• General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Number: 0800 424 277
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.