Author: Debra Sauer
Planned power outage: portion of Pacaltsdorp
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
BEACH RD, CHURCH RD, MISSION RD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 11 MAY 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 16H30 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 SATURDAY 18 MAY 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF PACALTSDORP
BEACH WEG, CHURCH WEG, MISSION WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 11 MEI 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H30 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 SATERDAG 18 MEI 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H30.
MEDIA STATEMENT: 12pm Status Update – Building Collapse, Victoria Street – George
Issued George Municipality, 9 May 2024, @ 12pm
GRDM JOC requests that members of the public avoid the surrounds of the incident site at Victoria Street due to the constant movement of heavy vehicles that are assisting with the removal of building rubble. A total of 3000 cubic tonnes of concrete must be removed from the site in the ongoing rescue response.
Total Number on site at time of incident: 81
Patients retrieved: 37
Patients blue: 8 (deceased)
Patients red status on recovery from site: 16 (critical)
Patients yellow status on recovery from site: 6 (life-threatening injuries)
Patients green status on recovery from site: 7 (minor injuries)
Unaccounted: 44
The rescue operation has reached 70 hours, as of 12pm 9 May.
An update will be issued by 3pm on Thursday, 9 May 2024, – South African Time.
On-site Triage Description
Blue: Deceased
Red: Critical
Yellow: Life-threatening injuries
Green: Minor injuries
Note: Medical Status of patients is not disclosed. The status given is as at recovery from the incident site.
MEDIA STATEMENT: 9am Status Update – Building Collapse, Victoria Street – George
Issued George Municipality, 9 May 2024, @ 9am
Rescue operations continue at the Victoria Street Building Collapse and the emergency response team continues to utilize more substantive concrete breakers and additional trucks to remove building rubble from the site.
Total Number on site at time of incident:
81
Patients retrieved:
37
Patients blue:
8 (deceased)
Patients red status on recovery from site: 16 (critical)
Patients yellow status on recovery from site: 6 (life-threatening injuries)
Patients green status on recovery from site: 7 (minor injuries)
Unaccounted: 44
The rescue operation is approaching 67 hours, 9 May.
An update will be issued by 12pm on Thursday, 9 May 2024, – South African Time.
On site Triage Description
Blue: Deceased
Red: Critical
Yellow: Life-threatening injuries
Green: Minor injuries
Note: Medical Status of patients is not disclosed. The status given is as at recovery from the incident site.
MEDIA STATEMENT: 12pm Status Update – Building Collapse, Victoria Street – George
George Municipality confirms that figures remain unchanged at this point, 12pm 8 May:
36 patients retrieved;
7 are blue (Deceased);
16 are red patients (Critical);
6 are yellow patients (Life-threatening injuries)
7 are green (minor injuries).
A total of 39 of the initial 75 workers on site remain unaccounted for at present.
A specialised asbestos removal company is currently tasked with deconstructing the old parking structure located at the back of the site. This structure is not a part of the new development that was under construction. This is to aid access for rescue operations which continue at the building collapse site on Victoria Street.
The rescue operation is now approaching 46 hours as of 12:00 this afternoon, 8 May.
An update will be issued by 3pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024, – South African Time.
On site Triage Description:
Blue: Deceased
Red: Critical
Yellow: Life-threatening injuries
Green: Minor injuries
Photograph Credit Herman Pieters, GRDM Communications
Planned power outage: portion of Heatherlands
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD RD, PLOVER RD AND MEADOW RD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 08 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD WEG, PLOVER WEG EN MEADOW WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 08 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 WOENSDAG 15 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Cancelled – Planned power outage: portion of Blanco
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THE BELOW PLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN A PORTION OF BLANCO HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BLANCO
MONTAGU STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 FRIDAY 17 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF BLANCO
MONTAGU STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 10 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 VRYDAG 17 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Public Notice: Gate at Victoria Street to the George Municipality Main Building closed
The public should note that the George Municipality Main Building is having its windows on the west side washed today between 15:00 and 18:00 on Friday 3 May 2024. Public to take note that the vehicle entrance from Victoria Street to the Main Building will be closed during the mentioned timeframe. Please use the entrance/exit at Progess Street.
Garden Route Dam Level- 3 May 2024
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 99,20 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 7 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 23 April until 29 April 2024)
For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Unplanned power outage in Bos en dal, Groeneweide and George Airport
Electricians are busy investigating the cause. Estimated time of repair will be communicated once the fault is located.
Urgent Public Notice: PUBLIC BE CAUTIOUS WITH FIRES IN THE WINDY WEATHER
Due to the hot and windy conditions experienced in George and surrounds today, we want to warn the public to be cautious in making fires and discarding cigarettes or matches.
No controlled burns are allowed. Any fires or emergency incidents should be immediately reported to the Fire Department:
Fire Only Emergency Number: 044 801 6311
Emergency Number: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
Planned power outage: portion of Heatherlands
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS
ARBOUR RD AND MYRTLE RD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 06 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 MONDAY 13 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF HEATHERLANDS
ARBOUR WEG EN MYRTLE WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 06 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 MAANDAG 13 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Planned power outages: portion of Dormehls Drift (Sunday, May 5th, 2024)
Planned power outage: portion of Dormehls Drift
Planned power outage: portion of Heather Park
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEATHER PARK
EIKE LAAN.
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 03 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 VRYDAG 10 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Public Notice: No water and low pressure issues in Heather Park
George Municipality is aware of a low pressure and NO-WATER problem in Heather Park. A municipal team is on-site and investigating the matter. Further updates will be provided.
Planned power outage: portion of Pacaltsdorp
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
DELVILLE PARK,WARREN STREET AND LYNX CRESCENT.
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 02 MAY 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 FRIDAY 03 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
DELVILLE PARK, WARREN STRAAT EN VAN LYNX CRESCENT.
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 02 MEI 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 VRYDAG 03 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00.
Public Notice of CONSTRUCTION WORK: LAKE ROAD, WILDERNESS – ELECTRICAL WORK
Residents are advised that there will be construction work taking place along the road reserve on some parts of Lake Road, as highlighted in red on the photos above from the 6 May 2024 to 31 July 2024.
This work is required for the conversion of existing low-voltage overhead lines to an underground cable system. It will include along roadside trenching, backfilling, breaking up and repairing tarred concrete or brick paved driveways. It will be ensured that trenching across driveways is re-instated the same day. Trenching will be barricaded and will be done in sections.
Direct notices will be given in advance to residents whose driveways will be affected.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks all residents for their co-operation.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Aphiwe Matiwane – 044 803 9247
Update on unplanned power outage
All power restored to Thembalethu.
Update on power outages in portions of Thembalethu and Pacaltsdorp
All power restored to New Dawn park and Andersonville in Pacaltsdorp. Thembalethu remains off until the fault is located, electricians are patrolling the overhead lines locate the faults.