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.
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.
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.
⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️
The George Municipality warns residents of a scam involving a fraudster impersonating a municipal official. This person (who has called himself Bongani, Charles and may use any other name) calls residents, falsely claiming to represent the municipality and threatening to disconnect electricity if payment is not made immediately.
🔴 Important Reminder:
💳 Legitimate Ways to Pay Your Account:
✅ Online: www.george.gov.za (Unipay & My Smart City – George App)
✅ EFT: First National Bank (FNB) | Acc No: 62869623150 | Ref: GRG Account Number
✅ Retail Outlets: Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Boxer, Game, Spar, Pep
✅ Municipal Cashier Halls: George, Uniondale, Haarlem, and area offices
📞 For queries, contact:
☎️ 044 801 9111
📧 accounts@george.gov.za
Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity!
Please note that the Uniondale Swimming Pool will be closed to the public from Friday, 11 April 2025 until Monday, 14 April 2025 for maintenance. The swimming pool will be reopened on Tuesday.
********************************
Neem asseblief kennis dat die Uniondale Swembad vanaf Vrydag, 11 April 2025 tot Maandag, 14 April 2025 gesluit sal wees vir instandhouding. Die swembad sal weer Dinsdag heropen word.
A planned construction activity of the UPGRADING OF EDEN SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 07h00 to 13h00.
The construction activities extend from the Eden Sewage Pumpstation to Dikkop Str and Pikkewyn Str.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES : Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (George Municipality Project Manager)
: Mr Danie Brand – 083 555 1290 (Engineer)
: Ms Shaldene Davids – 074 899 4420 (Community 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.
Estimated time of repair is now around 10h00. Water trucks are being stationed at various points in Pacaltsdorp after water flow was compromised due to damage to the pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp Pump Station and the water tower. The damage occurred during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir.
• water truck stationed at Pick and Pay, Beach Road
• water truck stationed at New Dawn Park Primary School
• water truck stationed at the corner of Kloof and Jakaranda Streets, Seaview
• Water truck at corner of Marigold and Protea Streets (Jansen Café)
• Water truck at Pacalsdorp PrimarySchool (corner of Aloe and Protea Streets)
Water trucks are being stationed at various points in Pacaltsdorp after water flow was compromised due to damage to the pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp Pump Station and the water tower. The damage occurred during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir.
Please be advised that a water pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp pump station and the water tower was damaged during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir. As a result, the water tower is currently empty, and the entire Pacaltsdorp area will experience water supply disruptions from early morning.
A water tanker from the Fire Department is stationed on Beach Road near Pick n Pay from 05:30.
Repair efforts are underway. The contractor is excavating the affected pipeline and assessing damage. The estimated time of restoration is currently unknown. We are exploring options to bypass the system.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 88,31%
Rainfall for the previous days: 20.8 mm (Measured from 1- 8 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.
Die gewilde George Outeniqua Marathon, aangebied met die ondersteuning van George Munisipaliteit, Universal Kitchens en verskeie ander rolspelers, vind vanjaar weer plaas op Saterdag, 26 April 2025.
Sakkie Stoffberg en Duppie du Preez van die Outeniqua Harriers Multi Sportklub het ‘n tjek van R50 000 ontvang vanuit die George Munisipaliteit se 2024/25 Event Support-begroting. Die fondse sal gebruik word vir die aanbieding van hierdie jaar se marathon.
Die wedloop sluit vier afstande in:
• 42,2 km: Begin by Cornerstone Blanco
• 21,1 km: Begin by die Tuinroetedam
• 10 km en 5 km pretloop: Begin by die Wilderness Commonage
Al die wedlope eindig by die Wilderness Commonage.
Inskrywings is aanlyn beskikbaar tot Dinsdag, 22 April 2025 by entryinja.com en kan ook by verskeie sportwinkels in George gedoen word. Laat inskrywings en registrasies sal plaasvind op Vrydag, 25 April 2025, tussen 16:00 en 21:00 by Cornerstone Blanco.
Navrae: Kontak Esmé Boshoff by 084 499 7753.
Foto: By die oorhandiging van die tjek van R50 000 vir die George Outeniqua Marathon uit die 2024/25 Event Support-begroting is van links, Rdl. Melvin Roelfse, Burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Sport, Duppie du Preez en Sakkie Stoffberg van Outeniqua Harriers Multi Sportklub neem die tjek in ontvangs en by hull is Rdd. Jackie von Brandis, Uitvoerende Burgemeester van George en Rdd Iona Kritzinger, Burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Finansies.
The Traffic Department will be contacted to monitor the low-water bridge behind the station leading to Karoo Lusern Butchery. Please proceed with caution in the area.
CANGO CAVES ROAD
Rockfalls have been reported. Traffic officers are on the scene. Please drive carefully and be alert when using this road.
MEIRINGSPOORT
Meiringspoort is open for traffic. All drifts and road surfaces are currently clear. No significant water runoff at the moment. Light rain is falling in De Rust. We will keep you updated if conditions change.
Photo supplied
Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality on 09 April 2025 at 08:47
Please be advised that the Gwaing Landfill Site is temporarily closed today due to inclement weather conditions.
Residents are informed that the Waste Transfer Station remains open and may be used for the disposal of domestic waste.
Due to circumstances out of our control, please note that green bag collections will not take place today in the following areas: Denneoord, Twee Rivieren, Bodorp, Camphersdrift and Fernridge.
Due to these areas will be serviced on Saturday.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
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.
George Municipality remains committed to ensuring equitable access to essential services. As part of this commitment, the Indigent Support Programme has been expanded to provide relief to more households in need. From 1 July 2025, more residents will qualify for support to reduce their water, electricity, refuse removal, and property rates bills.
Previously, only households earning up to R5 460 per month could receive support.
The income limit for full support (Level 1) has increased to R6 000. A new Level 2 category has also been introduced for households earning between R6 001 and R9 000. These Level 2 households will receive a 50% subsidy on refuse removal, sewerage, and property rates for properties valued under R230 000.
Further amendments include a new sliding scale for credit control purposes. Instead of a fixed 50% deduction, overdue payments will now be recovered through pre-paid electricity purchases on a sliding scale: 55% for 30 days overdue, 65% for 60 days, and 75% for 90 days or more. Pre-paid electricity meters will only be blocked in special cases, as required by law, thus reducing financial strain on vulnerable households.
Executive Mayor Von Brandis in tabling the 2025/26 Draft Budget at a Council meeting on 27 March 2025 said: “We have listened to our residents and taken action. “This initiative is a testament to our commitment to social equity while ensuring the long-term sustainability of municipal services.”
MMC for Financial and Strategic Services, Cllr Iona Kritzinger encourages residents to apply for either Level 1 or 2 Indigent support online at the main municipal building or at the Municipal area offices. Officials will be available to help those who need assistance.
Cllr Kritzinger added, “The municipality is committed to helping residents who are financially vulnerable, and these changes will make it easier for low-income families to afford essential services. However, I want to stress that these changes will only take effect from 1 July 2025, and that qualifying for support is not automatic. Each application will be carefully assessed by the Credit Control Steering Committee to ensure fairness and sustainability. It is also important that residents keep their current municipal account payments up to date – only those who meet the criteria and demonstrate commitment to maintaining their accounts will be considered for assistance.”
Details on the relevant criteria and how to apply can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y7r39jut
We are aware of the occasional sewer odour affecting the Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, and Thembalethu areas in recent months. After investigating, we found that the issue is primarily due to challenges with the oxygen supply demand system at the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and the additional residual (sludge) being received from the Water Treatment Works (WTW) situated in Denneoord.
What Is Causing the Odour?
• The WTW is currently discharging residual (sludge) into the wastewater system. This is a temporary measure until the WTW upgrade is complete, which will include a proper residual (sludge) dewatering handling facility.
• The Outeniqua WWTW is struggling to properly treat this waste due to two broken oxygen supply pieces of equipment , which help break down organic matter and reduce odours.
• Repairing this oxygen supply equipment is complex, and no contractors in South Africa are able to assist. We are now working on having them repaired abroad. In the meantime, a new oxygen supply demand system has been ordered as a temporary solution.
What Are We Doing About It?
• We have adjusted the treatment process to divert most of the flow to the recently built treatment module which operate more effectively.
• This change has already reduced the odour, and the situation will continue to improve as the system stabilises.
• The new oxygen supply equipment is expected to be in place by May 2025, ensuring better long-term odour control.
We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
Customer Services at Civil Engineering Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45am-4.30pm)
After hours: 044 801 6300
Openbare Kennisgewing: Hantering van rioolreuke in Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 2 April 2025
Ons is bewus van die rioolreuk wat af en toe die afgelope maande in die gebiede van Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu voorkom. Na ‘n ondersoek het ons bevind dat die probleem hoofsaaklik veroorsaak word deur uitdagings met die suurstofvoorsieningstelsel by die Outeniqua Afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg (WWTW) en die bykomende afval (modder) wat vanaf die Waterbehandelingsaanleg (WTW) in Denneoord ontvang word.
Wat veroorsaak die reuk?
• Die WTW stort tans afval (modder) in die rioolstelsel af. Dit is ’n tydelike maatreël totdat die WTW-opgradering voltooi is, wat ’n behoorlike afvalontwateringsfasiliteit sal insluit.
• Die Outeniqua WWTW sukkel om hierdie afval behoorlik te verwerk weens twee stukkende suurstofvoorsienings-eenhede, wat help om organiese materiaal af te breek en reuke te verminder.
• Die herstel van hierdie toerusting is ingewikkeld, en geen kontrakteurs in Suid-Afrika kan hiermee help nie. Ons werk tans daaraan om dit in die buiteland te laat herstel. Intussen is ’n nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstelsel bestel as ’n tydelike oplossing.
•
Wat doen ons daaromtrent?
• Ons het die behandelingsproses aangepas om die grootste gedeelte van die vloei na die nuutgeboude behandelingseenheid te herlei, wat meer doeltreffend werk.
• Hierdie verandering het reeds die reuk verminder, en die situasie sal bly verbeter namate die stelsel stabiliseer.
• Die nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstoerusting word teen Mei 2025 verwag, wat beter langtermynbeheer oor die reuk sal verseker.
Ons waardeer die publiek se geduld en begrip terwyl ons hierdie kwessie oplos.
Kliëntedienste by Siviele Ingenieursdienste: 044 801 9262/6 (7:45-16:30)
Na-ure: 044 801 6300
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 90,02%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3 mm (Measured from 25 – 31 March 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.
