Author: Debra Sauer
URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSTRUCTION OF THEMBALETHU EAST RESERVOIR – WEEKEND WORK/PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Issued George Municipality, 20 March 2025
A planned construction activity of the Thembalethu East Reservoir, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also
include Friday, March 21, 2025, and Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 07h00 to 16h00.
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 Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public 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.
Urgent Public Notice: Construction of Pacaltsdorp East Reservoir – Weekend/Public Holiday work
A planned construction activity of the Pacaltsdorp East Reservoir, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include Friday, March 21, 2025, and Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 07h00 to 16h00.
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 Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public 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.
Update: Eskom confirms that loadshedding was suspended at 5:00 today
Update:Eskom confirms that loadshedding was suspended at 5:00 today, as previously communicated.
Issued on behalf of Eskom 20 March 2025
Further updates on the power system’s status will be provided later today. Customers experiencing isolated power outages are advised to report faults through Eskom’s various fault-reporting platforms, including the chatbot, WhatsApp, USSD and the call centre. Customers served by municipalities should report issues directly to their respective municipal distributors.(Eskom)
Eskom loadshedding announced – Wednesday, 19 March 2025
While we have made notable progress in our generation recovery efforts, Eskom faced the loss of five generation units before the peak period. Consequently, Stage 2 loadshedding was implemented at 18:25 and will remain in effect until 5:00 tomorrow.
We continue to prioritising planned maintenance to strengthen system reliability ahead of the winter months, while ensuring adherence to environmental and licensing conditions.
In light of the ongoing system constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly.
Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and will continue to provide updates as required.(Eskom)
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 19/03/2025
22:00 – 00:30
Thursday 20/03/2025
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 19/03/2025
None
Thursday 20/03/2025
01:00 – 03:30
Unplanned water outage: Seaview, Pacaltsdorp
A water outage is experienced in a portion of Seaview after a contractor damaged one of the main water pipelines at the intersection of Protea and Amaryllis Streets in Pacaltsdorp. Our maintenance team isolated the damaged section of pipeline and will commence with repairs shortly.
A water truck will be stationed in Amaryllis Street to provide residents with potable water.
The expected time for repairs is 4-5 hours.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the residents for their patience, while we do the repairs.
Update planned water Outage: Denneoord
Our Water Maintenence team, in conjuction with the Contractor responsible for the Denneoord Water Network, are busy finalising the connection to the new pipeline.
It’s taking longer than expected, due to technical difficulties experienced during the course of today, but we trust to have the water reinstated within the next 1-2 hours.
Water trucks are roaming the affected areas to supply residents with potable water.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the public for their patience.
Public Notice: Nominations invited for Ward Committee Members. Deadline for submission 11 April 2025
Follow the link for the pdf advert: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/OR23205210_20250320_GH.pdf
Public Notice: Electrotechnical Directorate Phones Out of Order – WhatsApp Line Available
Bruin gekleurde water in Haarlem
Die Die instandhoudingspan is tans besig by die Haarlem-reservoir om ‘n bruinwaterprobleem aan te spreek wat oornag ontstaan het.
Volgens ons Siviele Ingenieursdienste word die stelsel vanoggend gespoel. Verbruikers mag deur die loop van die dag laer waterdruk ondervind. Die Siviele Ingenieursdienste beveel aan dat inwoners vandag liewer nie die bruin water vir drinkdoeleindes gebruik nie, hoewel dit veilig is vir ander gebruike.
Verbruikers in Haarlem (met uitsluiting van Proteaville) mag bruin water in die stelsel opmerk. ’n Watertrok is ontplooi om drinkwater aan die geaffekteerde gebied te voorsien. Sodra die probleem opgelos is, sal die waternetwerk gespoel word om van die bruin water ontslae te raak.
Ons versoek verbruikers om water spaarsamig te gebruik en vra om verskoning vir enige ongerief terwyl ons die probleem oplos.
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Discolored Water in Haarlem
Issued by George Municipality – 19 March 2025 at 06:20
The maintenance team is currently working at the Haarlem reservoir to address a discolored water issue that developed overnight.
According to our Civil Engineering Services, the system will be flushed this morning. Consumers may experience low water pressure throughout the day. The Civil Engineering Services department recommends that residents avoid using the discolored water for drinking purposes today, although it remains safe for other uses.
Consumers in Haarlem (excluding Proteaville) may notice discolored water in the system. A water truck has been deployed to provide drinking water to affected areas. Once the issue has been resolved, the water network will be flushed to remove any remaining discoloration.
We urge consumers to use water sparingly and apologise for any inconvenience while we resolve the issue.
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 18 March 2025
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 92,51%
Rainfall for the previous days: 8 mm (Measured from 11 – 18 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.
UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE: Motor Vehicle Accident
Due to a motor vehicle accident on Welgelegen Boulevard, the road to Welgelegen and the Family Market is currently closed, so emergency services can attend to the scene. The N2 is not affected.
The road will be closed until further notice to facilitate the extrication process. Motorists are urged to drive with caution, follow diversion signs, and use other alternative routes to access the area.
We appreciate your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Refuse collection and municipal closure on upcoming holiday
George Municipality would like to inform residents that all refuse collections, including black and green bags, will proceed as scheduled on the Human Rights Public Holiday, Friday, 21 March 2025.
The following areas will have refuse collection on Friday, 21 March 2025:
- Residential Areas: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, and the Eastern Extension.
- Business Refuse Collection: As per the regular schedule on Friday.
Residents and businesses are reminded to place all refuse outside by 07:00 AM for collection.
Please also note that municipal offices and services will be closed on Friday, 21March 2025, in observance of a public holiday.
Essential services, including emergency response teams, will continue to operate as usual.
For emergencies, please contact:
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 12 March 2025
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91,52%
Rainfall for the previous days: 6.5 mm (Measured from 04 – 10 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.
Conville and Uniondale swimming pools open
Please be advised that both the Conville and Uniondale Swimming Pools is open for the public. Conville Swimming pool is officially open from Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
We encourage all visitors to adhere to the facilities rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
*OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: CONVILLE- EN UNIONDALE-SWEMBADDENS OOP*
_Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 10 Maart 2025_
Neem asseblief kennis dat beide die Conville- en Uniondale-swembaddens oop is vir die publiek. Conville swembad is amptelik vanaf Dinsdag, 11 Maart 2025 oop vir die publiek.
Ons moedig alle besoekers aan om die fasiliteite se reëls en regulasies na te kom om ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring vir almal te verseker.
GO GEORGE buses rerouted for wheelchair challenge
Delays and deviations to GO GEORGE routes are to be expected on Saturday 15 March 2025 when the annual OCC Wheelchair Challenge takes place in George.
The OCC routing requires that a section of Union Street, between Meade and York Streets, be closed off to traffic for a part of the day. The inside lanes of York Street, Courtenay Street and Knysna Road will also be closed off. This will affect most of the GO GEORGE routes, with delays expected throughout the system between 05:00 to 13:30 and rerouting implemented on several main routes as follows:
Routes 13 City Loop, 18 Parkdene – Blanco and 18A Thembalethu – Blanco
Route 13 Forward will follow the normal route from the CBD until it reaches the corner of Union and Meade Streets. Here, it will turn right onto Meade Street, left onto Palgrave Street, left onto York Street and right onto Plattner Boulevard to continue with normal routing.
Route 13 Reverse will follow normal routing from CBD until it reaches the corner of Plattner Boulevard and York Street. Here, it will turn left onto York Street, right onto Palgrave Street, right onto Meade Street and left onto Union Street to continue with normal routing back to the CBD.
Routes 18 and 18A will follow the normal route from Parkdene and Thembalethu respectively until it reaches Meade Street. Here, it will turn right, then left onto Palgrave Street, left onto York Street and right onto Plattner Boulevard to continue with normal routing. The reverse from Blanco will apply.
It is anticipated that these routes will be affected from 05:00 until 13:30.
Route 9 Industrial Loop
No rerouting will be implemented on this route, however, all 10 trips between 06:00 and 12:00, both forward and reverse, will operate in a forward direction.
Route 10 Thembalethu – Industria
Route 10 Forward will operate as a Route 10 Reverse from 05:35 to 11:05. During this time, the route will be diverted from Union Street turning right onto Meade Street, left onto Palgrave Street and left onto York Street to continue with normal routing.
The 12:05 trip on Route 10 Forward will operate as normal but will need to be diverted from York Street, turning right onto Palgrave Street instead of Union Street, right onto Meade Street and left onto Union Street.
Delays on other routes
The inside lanes in both directions of York Street, Courtenay Street and Knysna Road will be closed off to traffic from 05:00 until 12:00. No rerouting will be implemented on these roads, however, delays can be expected between 05:00 and 12:00 on all routes from Pacaltsdorp to the CBD, as well as routes 7 (CBD – Garden Route Mall), 24 (CBD – Loerie Park – Mall) and 56 (Denneoord – CBD) which all use these roads.
For help with trip planning during the race, passengers are welcome to phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044.
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This map indicates how the bus routes will be affected by the wheelchair challenge.
PERSVERKLARING: GO GEORGE-BUSSE HERLEI VIR ROLSTOELUITDAGING
Uitgereik 10 Maart 2025
Vertragings en afwykings van GO GEORGE-roetes kan op Saterdag 15 Maart 2025 verwag word wanneer die jaarlikse OCC- rolstoeluitdaging in George plaasvind.
Die OCC-roete vereis dat ‘n gedeelte van Uniestraat, tussen Meade- en Yorkstraat, vir ‘n deel van die dag vir verkeer gesluit word. Die binnebane van Yorkstraat, Courtenaystraat en Knysnaweg sal ook gesluit word. Dit sal die meeste van die GO GEORGE-roetes beïnvloed, met vertragings wat tussen 05:00 en 13:30 in die hele stelsel verwag word en herleiding wat soos volg op verskeie hoofroetes geïmplementeer word:
Roetes 13 City Loop, 18 Parkdene – Blanco en 18A Thembalethu – Blanco
Roete 13F (kloksgewys) sal die normale roete vanaf die middestad volg totdat dit die hoek van Unie- en Meadestraat bereik. Hier sal dit regs draai in Meadestraat, links in Palgravestraat, links in Yorkstraat en regs in Plattnerboulevard om voort te gaan met die normale roetes.
Roete 13R (antikloksgewys) sal die normale roete vanaf die middedorp volg totdat dit die hoek van Plattnerboulevard en Yorkstraat bereik. Hier sal dit links draai in Yorkstraat, regs in Palgravestraat, regs in Meadestraat en links in Uniestraat om voort te gaan met die normale roete terug na die middedorp.
Roetes 18 en 18A sal die normale roete vanaf onderskeidelik Parkdene en Thembalethu volg totdat dit Meadestraat bereik. Hier draai dit regs, dan links in Palgravestraat, links in Yorkstraat en regs in Plattnerboulevard om voort te gaan met die normale roetes. Die omgekeerde sal uit die rigting van Blanco van toepassing wees.
Daar word verwag dat hierdie roetes van 05:00 tot 13:30 geraak sal word.
Roete 9 Industrial Loop
Geen herleiding sal op hierdie roete geïmplementeer word nie, maar al 10 ritte tussen 06:00 en 12:00, beide kloksgewys en antikloksgewys, sal kloksgewys ry.
Roete 10 Thembalethu – Industria
Roete 10F (kloksgewys) sal van 05:35 tot 11:05 as ‘n Roete 10R (antikloksgewys) funksioneer. Gedurende hierdie tyd sal die roete van Uniestraat herlei word, regs draai in Meadestraat, links in Palgravestraat en links in Yorkstraat om voort te gaan met die normale roete.
Die rit van 12:05 op Roete 10F sal soos normaal ry, maar sal van Yorkstraat herlei moet word deur regs te draai in Palgravestraat in plaas van Uniestraat, regs in Meadestraat en links in Uniestraat.
Vertragings op ander roetes
Die binnebane in beide rigtings van Yorkstraat, Courtenaystraat en Knysnaweg sal van 05:00 tot 12:00 vir verkeer gesluit wees. Geen herleiding sal op hierdie paaie geïmplementeer word nie, maar vertragings kan tussen 05:00 en 12:00 verwag word op alle roetes vanaf Pacaltsdorp na die middestad, asook roetes 7 (CBD – Garden Route Mall), 24 (CBD – Loerie Park – Mall) en 56 (Denneoord – CBD) wat almal van hierdie paaie gebruik maak.
Passasiers is welkom om die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel vir hulp met ritbeplanning tydens die wedloop.
ONDERSKRIF:
Die kaart dui aan hoe die GO GEORGE-busroetes geraak word deur die OCC-rolstoeluitdaging.
Public Notice: George Municipality and Department Social Development hosting Capacity Building Workshop
The George Municipality, in collaboration with the Department of Social Development (DSD), will host a Capacity Building Workshop for Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) on 12 and 13 March 2025 at the George Municipal Banquet Hall, starting at 09:30 each day.
Facilitated by DSD officials, the workshop aims to equip NPOs with essential knowledge to meet their obligations under the NPO Act 71 of 1997.
According to Jonel Kerspuy, Coordinator: Youth Development at George Municipality, participants will learn how to establish and maintain an effective non-profit board, a crucial aspect of ensuring good governance and strategic leadership within their organisations. The session will also cover fundraising basics and strategies for identifying potential donors, helping NPOs secure the resources they need to sustain their initiatives.
Additionally, attendees will gain insights into the importance of building and maintaining strong donor relationships, a key factor in long-term funding success. The workshop will also provide guidance on writing compelling proposals, enabling NPOs to effectively communicate their mission and needs to potential funders.
Kerspuy said that this event presents a unique opportunity for registered NPOs and those in the process of registering to gain critical skills, network with fellow organisations, and engage with officials from the DSD and George Municipality.
NPOs interested in attending are encouraged to participate and take advantage of this vital resource.
For more information, please contact the George Municipal Youth Office at (044) 802 2000 or email RJKerspuy@george.gov.za.
