Author: Debra Sauer

WARD 21: Construction of Bulk Electrical Ring Feed Supply to Thembalethu Sewage Pump Station No.6, Thembalethu
DRAW FOR TWO (2) SUB-CONTRACTORS FOR BUSH CLEARING (1) AND TRENCHING (1)

You are cordially invited to a draw for two (2) Sub Contractors at Thembalethu Community Hall, next to the Library, Ngcakani Road.

Emerging Contractors residing in Ward 21 wishing to partake in this project need to be registered with the following entities:
CIPC: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
CSD: Central Supplier Database
CIDB: Construction Industry Development Board (Registered as 1 CE or Higher)

The supporting documents proving valid registration with the above-mentioned entities need to be presented at the draw and will serve as an access pass.

DATE: 19 JANUARY 2024
VENUE: THEMBALETHU COMMUNITY HALL, NEXT TO LIBRARY, NGCAKANI ROAD (WARD 21)
WARD: 21

TIME: 15h00
Very Important Note:
1. Only one (1) representative per SMME Construction Business will be allowed.
2. Emerging Contractors who have done work on similar projects for George Municipality in the past two (2) years, will not be considered in the initial round, but will be allowed to partake should no successful contractors be found.

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Public-Notifcation-for-Sub-Contractors_Themba-PS6-Elec-Ring-Feed_rev-1.pdf

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Public-Notifcation-for-Sub-Contractors_Themba-PS6-Elec-Ring-Feed_rev-1.pdf

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 16 January 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           95,85
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                14.5 mm  (Measured up to and including 8 January 2023)

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.

All power restored to Rosemoor, LeVallia and Protea Park.
Issued by George Municiplaity 14 January 2024 15h00

Residents are requested not to eat shellfish from the sea as red tide has been observed in the Garden Route with reports from Storms River Mouth, Plettenberg Bay, Swartvlei Beach, Kleinkrantz, Wilderness, Glentana up to Mossel Bay.

Red tides are a natural phenomenon in coastal waters caused by a dense accumulation of microscopic algae.
The appearance of red tide is expected to last for several days.

According to George Municipality Disaster Management, samples are being gathered for analysis and Noctiluca scintillans is the first species identified. It is a planktonic dinoflagellate that can cause bioluminescence at night and taint surface water reddish-orange.

Even though Noctiluca scintillans is not thought to be harmful to humans, it is advisable to avoid eating any washed-up marine life and to avoid collecting bivalves (oysters, clams, and mussels) until the strain identification is verified.

Eutrophication, or the enrichment of water with nutrients (typically agricultural nutrients that wash into the ocean during rainy times), is linked to Noctiluca scintillans algae blooms.

Update on unplanned power outage in Rosemoor, LeVallia and Protea Park.
Electrician identified fault and restoration of the affected area will start shortly.
Issued by George Municiplaity 14 January 2024 13h30

Eskom load shedding update: Sunday, 14 January 2024: Due to the sustained generation performance and the recovery of emergency reserves for the week ahead, Stage 3 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Thursday, 18 January 2024.

Issued by George Municipality

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 14/01/2024

16:00 – 18:30

Monday 15/01/2024

00:00 – 02:30

16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 16/01/2024

00:00 – 02:30

08:00 – 10:30

Wednesday 17/01/2024

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 14/01/2024

19:00 – 21:30

Monday 15/01/2024

03:00 – 05:30

19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 16/01/2024

03:00 – 05:30

11:00 – 13:30

Wednesday 17/01/2024

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 19:30

Unplanned power outage: Portions of Rosemoor, Levallia and Protea Park.  Electricians on site to investigate. Issued by George Mun 14 January 2024 at 12h55

Update Eskom load shedding schedule: Saturday, 13 January 2024: The slight improvement in generation capacity as well as the recovery of emergency reserves for the week ahead has enabled Eskom not to implement Stage 4 loadshedding from 16:00 today as previous communicated. Stage 3 loadshedding will remain in place until 16:00 on Sunday when Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented.
Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes should it be required.

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 13/01/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 14/01/2024
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 13/01/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 14/01/2024
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Unplanned power outage: Cable fault in George Rex Drive, King George. Electricians on site. No estimated time of repair yet. Issued by George Municipality 13 January 2024 at 13h00

Interim repairs are complete, and the road surface is exposed at the intersection of Witfontein and Airway Road after Civil Engineering Services worked on a burst pipe. The area where work was done is covered with gravel and drivers are urged to be cautious and reduce speed within the intersection.

Further repair works to restore the road surface will commence from Monday 15 January 2024 to 19 January 2024. Traffic controls will be in place and the roads will remain open.

Eskom load shedding update: Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today (12 January 2024) with Stages 3 and 4 loadshedding being implemented over the weekend.
Issued by George Municipality 12 January 2024

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 12/01/2024
No further loadshedding

Saturday 13/01/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 14/01/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 12/01/2024
No further loadshedding

Saturday 13/01/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 14/01/2024
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Update on unplanned power outage: All power restored to Zone 6, Thembalehu. Issued by George Municipality 11 January 2024 at 17h20

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

GWAING PUMPSTATION,  DE SWART LINE GWAING ROAD R102

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY  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 THURSDAY18 JANUARY 2024 FROM  09H00 TO 17H00.

KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GWAING POMPSTASIE,  DE SWART LYN GWAING WEG R102

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 17 JANUARIE 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  DONDERDAG  18 JANUARIE  2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17h00.

Power was restored to Blanco that affected Napier, Searle, and Boshoff Streets. Issued by George Municipality 11 January 2024 at 13h35

External Advertisement – REF MM019/2023 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER VACANCY

Follow the link to the advertisement:

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Advert-Internal-Audit.pdf

Follow the link to the application form:

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/George-Municipality-Employment-Application-Form.pdf

Please note Airway Road is closed at Witfontein Road and there is no access from Witfontein to Airway Road. Further updates on the road and traffic will be provided in due course.

Teams are working to repair a burst pipe on the corner of Witfontein and George Roads, leading to Blanco.

Repairs are underway and adjacent areas may experience low pressure and no water. Traffic control and signage are in place. Motorists are requested to be cautious and patient.

Expected repair time is 5 – 6 hours.

Issued by George Municipality 11 January 2024 at 11h50

Update on unplanned water outage: Teams are working to repair a burst pipe on the corner of Witfontein and George Roads, leading to Blanco.

Repairs are underway and adjacent areas may experience low pressure and no water. Municipal teams are on site and traffic will be affected. Traffic control and signage are in place. Motorists are requested to be cautious and patient.

Expected repair time is 5 – 6 hours.

Issued by George Municipality 11 January 2024 at 11h25

Unplanned water outage: George municipality is aware of a burst pipe on the corner of Witfontein Road and George Road, leading to Blanco.

Teams are on site and traffic will be affected. Traffic control and signage are in place. Motorists are requested to be cautious and patient. Expected repair time is 4 – 6 hours.

Issued by George Municipality 11 January 2024 at 09h40

Electricians are working on a feeder cable fault in Blanco.
The area affected include Napier, Searle, and Boshoff Streets.
Issued by George Municipality 11 Jan 2024 at 09h25