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Update on Eskom load shedding: Stage 5 load shedding implemented until further notice

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 11/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 12/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 13/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 11/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 12/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 13/02/2024
04:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Urgent Eskom LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: STAGE 6 TODAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 10/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 *

Sunday 11/02/2024
02:00 – 06:30 *
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 10/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 *

Sunday 11/02/2024
05:00 – 09:30 *
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Planned power outage: Portion of Pioneer Road, Pacaltsdorp Industrial Area

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF PIONEER ROAD
PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIAL AREA
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
 
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on TUESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 09:00 TO 17:00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN PIONEER STRAAT
PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIëLE GEBIED
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 12 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
 
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DINSDAG, 13 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 09:00 TOT 17:00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN PIONEER STRAAT
PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIëLE GEBIED
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 12 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
 
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DINSDAG, 13 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 09:00 TOT 17:00.

Update: Eskom Load Shedding – Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 02:00pm today – 9 February 2024

Update: Eskom Load Shedding: Due to two additional generation units being taken out of service for repairs, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 02:00pm today until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality 9 February 2024

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 09/02/2024
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 10/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 09/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 10/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Update: NATIS SYSTEM WAS RESTORED AT MVR Hibernia Street

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently up and running at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) in Hibernia Street. We apologise to the public for the inconvenience. All operations at Pacaltsdorp DLTC and Blanco MVR have been restored the day before yesterday.

Update: NATIS SYSTEM WAS RESTORED AT BLANCO MVR AND PACALTSDORP DLTC

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently up and running at Blanco Motor Vehicle Registration and at Pacaltsdorp DLTC.

The system is however still down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) in Hibernia Street. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.

Technicians are working on the problem. We apologise to the public for the inconvenience of this situation that is out of our control.

Public Notice: Water pressure issues at farms along Maitland Street, Blanco

Public Notice: Water pressure issues at farms along Maitland Street, Blanco
Issued by George Municipality 8 February 2024

Farms along Maitland Street, Blanco may experience water pressure problems over the next few days.
Civil Engineering Services are working on upgrades and solutions to resolve problems with pump station controls that is causing water flow issues.

Rehabilitation of PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road Intersection

REHABILITATION OF PW BOTHA BOULEVARD AND OSSIE URBAN ROAD INTERSECTION
 
The rehabilitation of the Intersection, will have an impact on road users in
Tamsui Industria for the period from 12 February 2024 to July 2024.
 
DESCRIPTION:
Pavement rehabilitation will be done on the PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road intersection in Tamsui Industria.
 
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD:
12 February 2024 – 31 July 2024 (Weather permitting)
 
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
There will be accommodation of traffic due to road closures with alternative routes indicated. There maybe Municipal Services disruptions during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
 
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.
 
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road intersection will be reconstructed in 2 phases. The first phase west direction is commencing on 12 February 2024. The contractor will close half of the intersection until April 2024 to allow them to construct the new layer works / kerbs / Asphalt. This will allow that traffic
movement through Pearl Street. Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.
 
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act.
 
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Can be made to dawie.g@ixengineers.co.za
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Public Notice: NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT MVR and slow at DLTC, Pacaltsdorp

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) and is very slow at the Blanco satellite office. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.

The system is also very slow at the Traffic Services Department (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp. The machines are operational but the situation affects transactions and services at the DLTC.

Technicians have been informed of the problem and the public is asked to be patient.

For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

Eskom Load-shedding Update: Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Due to sufficient emergency reserves and a slight increase in available generation capacity, resulting from the return to service of two units, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 10:00 today until 14:00.

Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 until further notice.

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 07/02/2024

None

Thursday 08/02/2024

04:00 – 06:30

12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/02/2024

10:00 – 12:30

18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 10/02/2024

18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/02/2024

02:00 – 04:30

 

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 07/02/2024

None

Thursday 08/02/2024

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/02/2024

13:00 – 15:30

21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 10/02/2024

21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/02/2024

05:00 – 07:30

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           93,36
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                 0 mm  (Measured up to and including 5 February 2024)

 

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

 Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

Public Notice: Uniondale library closed for stocktake 6 –8 February 2024

Please take note, Uniondale Library will be closed from today, 6 to 8 February 2024 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.

Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.

In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen for the public again on Friday,9 February 2024
For any queries, please contact George Library on 044 801 9288.

Public Notice: Upgrading of Parkdene Water Reticulation Network

PUBLIC NOTICE: UPGRADING OF PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK
 
The upgrading of the water reticulation network in Parkdene will have an impact on
the residents and road users during the construction period from February 2024 to
September 2024. The estimated construction duration is 8 months.
 
DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 3800m of uPVC Class 16 water
reticulation pipes varying in size from 75mm to 160mm, installing ERF connections,
isolation valves, fire hydrants, as well as the installation of a pressure-reducing valve
and bulk water meter, and the associated reinstatement.
 
PROJECT PERIOD:
February 2024 to September 2024.
 
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection to the existing reticulation,
commissioning, re-connection, and installation of new smart water meters. Advance
notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
 
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays.
 
IMPACT:
The intended construction works will take place mainly in the road reserves with some
open trench road crossings planned and work on properties during water meter
connections and commissioning. The works will impact on residents, pedestrians,
scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to
take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on
existing water infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public. No
pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists or other may access the construction area
throughout the duration of the construction period. Access to properties will be
managed between the contractor and the property occupants.
 
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 Raywin Jacobs – 044 801 9359
 
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

CLEANING OF DAMS IN UNIONDALE – water interruptions inevitable

CLEANING OF DAMS IN UNIONDALE – water interruptions inevitable
 
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
Uniondale town area
 
NOTICE is hereby given that water supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 AND SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 due to maintenance on the Water Reservoirs. Water trucks will be stationed at stragetic points to give water to the public.
 
 
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period, the work will be done on
SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 AND SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN NOOD WATERONDERBREKING
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
Uniondale dorpsgebied
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat water toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 3 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 EN SONDAG 4 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 weens instandhouding aan die Waterreservoirs. Watertrokke sal op strategiese punte geplaas wees om die gebied van water te voorsien.
 
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SATERDAG 10 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 EN SONDAG 11 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00.

Planned power outage at Precap Centre, Courtenay Street, George

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
COURTENAY STREET
PRE-CAP CENTER.
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 22H00 TO 04H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
COURTENAY STRAAT
PRE-CAP CENTER.
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 02 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 22H00 TOT 04H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
 
 

George Municipality’s Chief Audit Executive applauded for election Member of IIASA Board of Directors

In tin the Photo above is Jean-Pierre Rossouw.

George Municipality takes great honour in applauding its Chief Audit Executive, Jean-Pierre Rossouw, for his election as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) board of directors. IIASA is part of an international network representing the interests of Internal Auditors worldwide. As a part of this international network, the IIASA upholds and supports the fundamental tenets of the profession – the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Institute supports the profession by providing a wide range of services dedicated to the education and advancement of internal auditors and dynamically promoting and developing the profession in South Africa.

Dr Michele Gratz, Municipal Manager of George Municipality, commended Rossouw for his election to the Board of Directors and said she could not be prouder to have a senior official of Rossouw’s calibre on her team. Gratz congratulated Rossouw for this prestigious honour.  Rossouw has been serving as the Deputy Governor of the IIASA Western Cape Regional Committee and has now been nominated and elected at the IIASA’s AGM in December 2023 to take the National Office as a member of the Board of Directors of the IIASA. This will allow Rossouw to represent the local government sphere and influence the direction of the internal audit profession at a national level.

“I’m truly honoured to have been nominated and elected as a Member of the IIASA board. I’m looking forward to continuing to add value to the internal audit profession, taking the profession to greater heights and supporting the future of Internal Audit,” Rossouw said.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 23 January 2024

Stage 2 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday morning. Thereafter, with the anticipated available capacity, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 followed by Stage 2 from 16:00 to 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern of implementing Stage 1 from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 2 from 16:00 to 05:00 will be repeated daily until further notice. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 24/01/2024
04:00 – 06:30

Thursday 25/01/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Friday 26/01/2024
18:00 – 20:30.

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/01/2024
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 24/01/2024
07:00 – 09:30

Thursday 25/01/2024
13:00 – 15:30

Friday 26/01/2024
21:00 – 23:30

 

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place – 23 January 2024

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 23 January 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           94,13
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                   5 mm  (Measured up to and including 22 January 2024)

 

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

 

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.