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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis this afternoon tabled the Draft George Municipality’s 3rd review of the 5th Generation Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022 – 2027.
“At the heart of this IDP lies our unwavering commitment to good, clean, and responsible governance and service delivery. We are focused on ensuring financial stability, accountability, and integrity in all that we do. The plan sets clear goals, measurable objectives, and performance indicators, allowing us to track our progress, adapt to emerging challenges, and ensure that we remain on course toward achieving our vision.”
Read more: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_26-IDP-Tabling-for-Mayor-final.pdf
Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis today tabled the George Municipal Multi Year Draft Budget for 2025 to 2027/28 noting that this is a budget for every single person in this municipal area, across all 28 of our wards.
“George Municipality is growing, and our residents should be included as the biggest benefactors of this growth. This budget, is a testament to our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all of our residents, ensuring sustainable development, and fostering economic growth, in a manner that is suitable for all.”
Read more: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_27-Budget-Speech-Final.pdf
GM Mayoral Speech: Tabling of 2023/24 Annual Report
Issued George Municipality, 27 March 2025
Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis this morning tabled the 2023/24 Annual Report at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 27 March 2025. In her tabling speech she noted that Council’s vision to position George as a national, competitive and globally connected business hub is an ambitious one.
“Howerver, through our focus on SMART technology, resource efficiency, and strategic land use, we are laying the foundation for a sustainable future. By prioritising higher densities within our city, we are not only strengthening urban efficiency but also enhancing accessibility to opportunities for all of our residents. A prime example of this vision is our GO GEORGE Transport system (GIPTN), which has proven be a vital lifeline, connecting people to economic and social opportunities.
As a municipality, we are deeply committed to building safe, inclusive communities. This is evident in our work to provide excellent service delivery, ensuring that basic services are accessible not only in our formal urban areas but also in informal settlements and backyard dwellings. This commitment will ensure that future generations will inherit a city that is resilient, responsive and abundant with opportunities.”
Follow the link: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_27-Annual-Report-Tabling-for-Mayor.pdf
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING _ YOU TUBE LINK
Please join us for the Ordinary Council Meeting today, 27 March 2025 at 10:00 AM.
👉 Click on the below link to access the live stream via our YouTube Account
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91,60%
Rainfall for the previous days: 10 mm (Measured from 19 – 24 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.
Municipality
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91,60%
Rainfall for the previous days: 10 mm (Measured from 19 – 24 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.
📢 PUBLIC NOTICE 📢
📌 Issued by George Municipality
February’s Illegal Dumping Campaign a Resounding Success! 🎉
📖 READ THE GEORGE MUNICIPAL NEWSLETTER – Volume 77, MARCH 2025 EDITION
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/7fte2c8c
🚮 Februarie se Onwettige Storting-Veldtog ‘n Oorweldigende Sukses!
📖 LEES DIE GEORGE MUNISIPALE NUUSBRIEF – Volume 77, MAART 2025 UITGAWE
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/7fte2c8c
