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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.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 16 April 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 89,57%
Rainfall for the previous days: 29 mm (Measured from 9 – 14 April 2025)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Uniondale Biblioteek Gesluit vir Paasfees

Uniondale Biblioteek is gesluit vanaf vandag, 15 April 2025 om 13:00 tot 17 April 2025.
Die biblioteek sal weer op 22 April 2025 om 10:00 heropen.

Public Notice: Uniondale Library Closed for Easter
Uniondale Library will be closed from today, 15 April 2025 at 13:00, until 17 April 2025.
The library will reopen on 22 April 2025 at 10:00.

Construction work on public holidays on various sites

A planned construction of the following construction site, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include the following Public holidays between 07:00 and 14:00.

Thembalethu East Reservoir, Water Tower and Pumpstation:  18 April 2025

Pacaltsdorp East Reservoir, Water Tower, and Pumpstation:    18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025

Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir, and Pumpstation:                              18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025

Construction of 40 ML Balancing Dam:                                             01 May 2025

New Water Treatment Works:                                                           18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025

Eden Pumpstation:                                                                                26th & 28th April 2025

Schaapkop Pumpstation:                                                                       01 May 2025

Schaapkop rising Main:                                                                          28 April 2025

Meul Sewe Pumpstation:                                                                       28 April 2025 and 01 May 2025

 

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:

Access to the site will be strictly controlled.  No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)

: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

GO GEORGE schedules on upcoming Public Holidays

With several public holidays coming up, GO GEORGE calls on passengers to take note of the schedules that will be followed on these days.
Over the Easter weekend, the Sunday schedule will apply on all routes on Friday 18 April, while the Saturday schedule will be followed on Monday 21 April 2025.
On both Freedom Day that will be observed on Monday 28 April, and Workers’ Day, Thursday 1 May, the Saturday schedule will apply.
For any enquiries or assistance with trip planning, phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044, or visit the GO GEORGE website, www.gogeorge.org.za for user-friendly features to plan your trip.

GO GEORGE-SKEDULES OP KOMENDE VAKANSIEDAE
Met verskeie openbare vakansiedae voor die deur, vestig GO GEORGE passasiers se aandag op die skedules wat op hierdie dae gevolg sal word.
Oor die Paasnaweek sal die Sondagskedule op Vrydag 18 April op alle roetes geld, terwyl die Saterdagskedule op Maandag 21 April 2025 gevolg sal word.
Op beide Vryheidsdag wat op Maandag 28 April gevier word, en Werkersdag, Donderdag 1 Mei, sal die Saterdagskedule geld.
Vir enige navrae of hulp met ritbeplanning, skakel die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044, of besoek die GO GEORGE-webwerf, www.gogeorge.org.za vir gebruikersvriendelike toepassings om jou rit te beplan.