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Planned power outages: portion of Dormehls Drift (Sunday, May 5th, 2024)

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF DORMEHLS DRIFT
BELVEDERE RD, PALMIET AVE AND BONSAI STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 05 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 SUNDAY 12 MAY 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 16H30.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN OF DORMEHLS DRIFT
BELVEDERE WEG, PALMIET LAAN EN BONSAI STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 05 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 SONDAG 12 MEI 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H30.

Planned power outage: portion of Dormehls Drift

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF DORMEHLS DRIFT
CORNISH, RENS AND MARTHINUS STREETS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 04 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 11 MAY 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 16H30.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN OF DORMEHLS DRIFT
CORNISH, RENS EN MARTHINUS STRATE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 04 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 11 MEI 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H30.

Planned power outage: portion of Heather Park

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF HEATHER PARK
EIKE AVENUE
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 03 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 10 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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.

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

Municipal Offices closed for upcoming Public Holidays

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Public Holidays
Please be advised that the George Municipality offices will be closed for the upcoming Public Holidays, namely, the 1st (Worker’s Day) and 29th (General Elections) of May 2024.
We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
 
Credit Control Department – New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
 
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
 
After-Hours Contact Numbers
Fire Only Emergency Number (24/7): 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
George Municipality After Hours Number: 044 801 6300
Credit Control After Hours Number: 072 501 1843

GO GEORGE schedules on upcoming public holidays

GO GEORGE SCHEDULES ON UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

With two public holidays coming up, GO GEORGE calls on passengers to take note of the schedules that will be followed on these days.

Freedom Day (Saturday 27 April) will follow the normal Saturday schedule. The Saturday timetable will also apply on Workers’ Day (Wednesday 1 May).

For any enquiries or assistance with trip planning, phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044, or visit the GO GEORGE website at www.gogeorge.org.za to see the Saturday timetables.

 

GO GEORGE-SKEDULES OP KOMENDE VAKANSIEDAE

Met twee openbare vakansiedae voor die deur, vestig GO GEORGE passasiers se aandag op die skedules wat op hierdie dae gevolg sal word.

Op Vryheidsdag (Saterdag 27 April) sal die gewone Saterdagskedule geld op alle roetes. Die Saterdagskedule word ook op Werkersdag (Woensdag 1 Mei) gevolg.

Vir enige navrae of hulp met ritbeplanning, skakel gerus die GO GEORGE-inbelkantoor by 0800 044 044, of besoek die GO GEORGEwebblad by www.gogeorge.org.za om die Saterdagskedule te bestudeer.

Planned power outage: portion of George Central

 

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF GEORGE CENTRAL

COURTNEY STREET AND MERRIMAN STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 27 APRIL  2024  FROM  14H00 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  SUNDAY 28 APRIL  2024 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30.

 

KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SENTRAAL

COURTNEY STRAAT EN MERRIMAN STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG  27 APRIL 2024 VANAF  14H00 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 SONDAG  28 APRIL  2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

 

New Rates Estimate Calculator

The George Municipal Financial Directorate is pleased to announce the availability of a new rates estimate calculator on the city’s official website. This tool offers a convenient solution for property owners to estimate their rates with ease.

The current version of the calculator has been configured with the 2023/24 tariff model, ensuring accuracy in calculations. It is important to note that the final tariffs for the 2024/25 financial year will be integrated into the calculator following approval by the Council in May 2024. To access the rates calculator, kindly follow the provided link to our website. We advise all users to carefully read the disclaimer before proceeding, and to acknowledge their understanding by ticking the designated box.

Link to Rates Calculator https://tinyurl.com/mtj7n8hk

 

Intersection closure Eighth Avenue and Eiland Street – Denneoord

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTERSECTION CLOSURE
 
EIGHTH AVENUE AND EILAND STREET – DENNEOORD
 
Contract: t/ing/025/2022 upgrading of industrial water pipeline
The George Municipality would like to inform road users and residents that the Eighth Avenue and Eiland Street intersection will be closed as indicated.
The road closure is required for the construction of a bulk water pipeline within the road reserve.
 
Motorists will be redirected via Ninth Avenue and Loop Street. The contractor will liaise directly with the affected residents in advance to arrange local access where and when required.
 
Please report incidents or queries to Tiaan Cronje at: 072 234 3226
Eighth Avenue and Eiland Street intersection to be closed from:
26 April 2024 to 27 April 2024

Public Participation Feedback Engagement held for Ward Committee Members

In the photo above Ward Councillors and Ward Committee participants attending the Public Participation Feedback Engagement and Open Day last week at the Pacaltsdorp Community Hall.

The Integrated Development Planning and Public Participation unit in the Directorate of Planning and Development held a public participation feedback engagement and open day last week with Ward Committees in Pacaltsdorp Community Hall. Whitney Prins, Manager: IDP and Public Participation, said the platform was created for meaningful engagement and collaboration within our communities. She said the discussions regarding the feedback received on the 10 Capital and 10 operational ward-specific requirements, stemming from the initial round of public participation held across all wards in 2022 was of vital importance.

She said the primary objective is to keep communities informed about the developments and initiatives undertaken by George Municipality as well as sector departments that fall outside the scope of George Municipality’s mandate. In addition to the feedback sessions, the budget for the upcoming financial year was also discussed. Service departments gave a concise overview of their respective roles and responsibilities, as well as explained how they prioritize requests originating from Wards. Information was also provided regarding electricity, roads, EPWP and water meters.

 

Photos    George Mayor, Ald Leon van Wyk, addresses the participants at the Public Participation Feedback Engagement in Pacaltsdorp

Ward Councillors and Ward Committee participants attending the Public Participation Feedback Engagement and Open Day last week at the Pacaltsdorp Community Hall.

Ward Councillors and Ward Committee participants attending the Public Participation Feedback Engagement and Open Day last week at the Pacaltsdorp Community Hall.

 Cllr Sean Snyman, Speaker of George Council and custodian of Public Participation and Ward Committees addresses the participants at the Open Day.

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 23 April 2024

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                       100 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                          6mm (Measured rainfall figures from 15 April until 22 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.

George burgemeester oorhandig R50 000 tjek aan Outeniqua Harriers vir die jaarlikse George Outeniqua Marathon

In die foto hierbo George Burgemeester, Leon van Wyk, oorhandig ‘n tjek van R50 000 ter ondersteuning van die George Outeniqua Marathon aan Duppie du Preez (President: Outeniqua Harriers) en Sakkie Stoffberg (Tesourier: Outeniqua Harriers), die organiseerders van die wedloop.

George Burgemeester, rdh. Leon van Wyk, het ‘n tjek van R50 000 aan die Outeniqua Harriers oorhandig ter ondersteuning van die George Outeniqua Marathon, ‘n gewilde jaarlikse wedloop vir die afgelope 40 jaar, waarvan die George Munisipaliteit ‘n vennoot is.

Volgens Duppie du Preez, President van Outeniqua Harriers, vind die wedloop vanjaar Saterdag 27 April 2024 plaas. Dis ’n belangrike wedloop op die kalender van Atletiek SWD en die marathon van 42,2km dien as die heel laaste Comrades kwalifiserende wedlope.

Du Preez het gesê die George Munisipaliteit is ‘n belangrike vennoot om die wedloop jaarliks n sukses te maak.

Van Wyk het gesê die wedloop is legendaries en dit vind plaas langs die mooiste roetes in die land met uitsigte op die berge, bos en see asook ons Tuinroete dam wat 100% vol is. Die burgemeester het gesê George Munisipaliteit is ’n trotse vennoot in die wedloop en ondersteun die gebeurtenis uit die geleenthede-begroting.

Atlete van oor die hele Suid-Afrika neem deel en die wedloop het in 2023 bykans ‘n 1000 atlete getrek. Hy het gesê hoewel 2024 se wedloop nie oor ‘n langweek plaasvind nie, hoop Outeniqua Harriers steeds dat atlete weer in getalle sal opdaag .

Daar is 3 verskillende wedlope naamlik n 42,2km, 21,1km en ‘n 10km.

Die 42,2km begin by die TRAIL KIOSK in Camphersdrift om 07h00, die 21,1km by die Tuinroetedam om 08h00 en die 10km by die Wilderness Commonage (oop ruimte oorkant die Wilderness Hotel )om 08h00. Al die wedlope word voltooi by die Wilderness Commonage.

Aanlyn Inkrywings vir die wedloop het reeds gesluit ,maar laat inskrywings kan steeds Vrydag middag 26 April 2024 vanaf 16h00 tot 21h00 by die Trail Kiosk gemaak word vir al drie wedlope. Atlete kan nog Saterdagoggend vanaf 07h00 inskryf vir die 10km in Wilderness.

Prysgeld is beskikbaar aan kategorie-wenners en medaljes aan alle atlete wat die wedloop voltooi.

Daar is verskeie gelukkige trekkigs met amper 20 paar skoene van Pivot en Mount CO  asook groot verblyfspryse van Lovain Gasteplaas en ander plaaslike besighede. Vir enige verdere navrae kontak Esme Boshoff by 084 499 7753.

George residents urged to clear properties of Pampas grass

The George Municipality would like to urge private landowners to act and clear Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas grass which is invading the George Area again.
George Municipality is currently clearing the Pampas grass on Municipal property in line with its Alien Vegetation Management Plan.

The Pampas grass has become prolific around the industrial areas, along the highways, local dams, and factory areas. For the past month, Pampas grass has been cleared along CJ Langenhoven Road, portions of the Garden Route Dam, Madiba Road, Municipal properties in the industrial area, Dellville Park along the N2 and municipal erfs along Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp.

George Municipality applauds residents who were given the notice to remove pampas on their private property and have cooperated well in their actions. The Municipality wants to thank these residents for the positive response.

Pampas grass seeds can be dispersed by wind and human activities. It can germinate quickly after flowering causing them to spread rapidly. George Municipality has requested the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment to give notices and directives to private properties that do not clear their pampas grass. It would be advisable to get rid of the grass in its early growth stage before it flowers and produces seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind. The methods that can be used to remove pampas grass include digging, burning, and using herbicides.

The process of eradicating pampas grass is not a one-size-fits-all, but it is important to note that the most effective way to remove pampas grass is to use both the physical and chemical methods simultaneously. Private landowners can contact the George Municipality Parks and Recreation Department for details on registered and approved herbicides for the control of Pampas grass.

Enquiries
Parks and Recreation, Directorate Community Services
82 Meade Street, George
044 802 2900
parks@george.gov.za (all complaints via this address)