Power restored to Airport line
Power restored to Airport line. Airport and surrounding properties re-energised. Issued by George Mun 20 Jan 2022 at 13h00
Author: Debra Sauer
Ordinary Council Meeting – 31 January 2022
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT
KENNISGEWING NR MM 002/2022
RAADSVERGADERING: JANUARIE 2022
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 19 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000) dat die Raadsvergadering op die ondergemelde datum en tyd op MS Teams by George Munisipaliteit gehou sal word:
JANUARIE 2022
| Gewone Raadsvergadering | 31 Januarie 2022 | 09:00 |
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE NO MM 002/2022
COUNCIL MEETINGS: JANUARY 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government Act: Municipal Systems, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that the Council meeting will be held on MS Teams, at George Municipality on the under-mentioned date and time:
JANUARY 2022
| Ordinary Council Meeting | 31 January 2022 | 09:00 |
UMASIPALA WASEGEORGE
ISAZISO NOMBOLO MM 002 SIKA- 2022
INTLANGANISO YEBHUNGA:
EYOMQUNGU 2022
Isaziso siyakhutshwa ngokwesigqibo seCandelo le-19 soMthetho omiselweyo kaRhulumente waseKhaya; Isixokelelwano sikaMasipala, 2000 (uMthetho omiselweyo wama- 32 ka -2000) sokuba intlanganiso yeBhunga iya kubanjelwa kuMaqela eMS, kwaMasipala waseGeorge ngalo mhla kunye nexesha elikhankanywe ngezantsi:
EYOMQUNGU 2022
| Intlanganiso eQhelekileyo yeBhunga | 31 eyoMqungu 2022 | 09:00 |
M GRATZ
WAARNEMENDE MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER/ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER/ UMPHATHI KAMASIPALA OBAMBELEYO
Burgersentrum/Civic Centre
Yorkstraat/York Street
GEORGE
PUBLIC NOTICE: Water outages in several areas
PUBLIC NOTICE: Water outages in several areas
Issued George Municipality, 20 January 2022 09h51
George Municipality remains aware of several areas that still have no water and we are investigating the reasons for that. Please phone in to our Civils Call Centre 044 801 9262 or our After Hours Call Centre 044 801 6300 to indicate your street address, contact details.
Water trucks are currently located at or roaming to assist Schools and Clinics:
Parkdene Clinic
Rosemore Clinic with truck moving to St Mary’s school then Rosemore Primary school
Pacaltsdorp Clinic
Fairview Gardens and 1st Street
Conville Primary School then move to Parkdene High School
Planned power outage: Portion of Conville
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF CONVILLE
MENTZ, KORHAAN, PEDDIE MULLER, VAN ROOYEN, STEYN, BUICK, FISKAAL STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 20 JANUARY 2022 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 21 JANUARY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00
KONTAK PERSOON: C EDICK -Tel: 044 874 3917
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KENNISGEWING VAN NOOD ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN CONVILLE
MENTZ, KORHAAN, PEDDIE MULLER, VAN ROOYEN, STEYN, BUICK, FISKAAL STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 20 JANUARIE 2022 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 21 JANUARIE 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00
CONTACT PERSON: C EDICK – Tel: 044 874 3917
PUBLIC NOTICE: Touw River cleared for swimming 19 Jan 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: Touw River cleared for swimming
Issued George Municipality, 19 January 11h15
Test results for 18 January 2022 taken at three areas along the river indicate that the Touw River is COMPLIANT at Ebb and Flow area, Lagoon and River Mouth for swimming and all water activity. Please note testing of the water quality is undertaken on a daily basis currently.
The investigation undertaken by the George Municipality requires further analysis and daily testing will continue.
Issued George MUN, 19 January
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Issued George Municipality, 18 January 10h00
Test results for 17 January 2022 taken at three areas along the river indicate that the Touw River is COMPLIANT at Ebb and Flow area, Lagoon and River Mouth for swimming and all water activity. Please note testing of the water quality is undertaken on a daily basis currently.
The investigation undertaken by the George Municipality requires further analysis and daily testing will continue.
Issued George MUN
Issued George Municipality, 17 January 10h00
Test results received have indicated that Touw River remains NON-COMPLIANT at Ebb and Flow area, Lagoon and River Mouth for Full Contact and NO SWIMMING IS ALLOWED at this stage.
Intermediate contact is allowed and therefore canoeing and water sports where you do not touch the water are permitted.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Touw River tests non-compliant For Full Contact and NO SWIMMING IS ALLOWED at this stage Intermediate contact is allowed and therefore canoeing is allowed
Issued George Municipality, 16 January, 10h40
Test results received have indicated that Touw River remains NON-COMPLIANT at Ebb and Flow area, Lagoon and River Mouth. SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED at all anywhere in the Touw River. People are allowed to do canooing and water sports where you do not touch the water.
Mayor’s Newsletter, 13 January 2022
Prior to the December-January holidays, the George Administration made a commitment to participate in the Blue Flag rating status for our beaches. Participation in this project requires a dedicated approach for the rigorous testing of sea water, cleanliness of beaches and ablutions, keeping dogs off beaches, presence of lifeguards and a host of other requirements. Blue Flag status is internationally recognised by the tourism industry.
This process also triggered the decision for George to offer our visiting holiday-makers a memorable and quality holiday experience during their stay. This strategy was decided upon on the presumption that South Africans wanted to come and enjoy George over 2021/22. A seasonal monitoring committee of 20-30 members representing all Directorates was established that met every weekday at 08h00 from 1 December. Progressively, greater teamwork and work-processes began to emerge with NSRI, Sanparks and SAPS all playing their roles. Cllr Marlene Barnardt volunteered to hold the daily councillor watching brief and I attended occasionally.
Dr Gratz chaired these meetings as the various niggles were ironed out, from the sale of illegal fireworks to those of our citizens who insisted on trying to smuggle liquor onto beaches, those leaving their litter behind on the beaches, dog owners insisting on walking their dogs on Blue Flag beaches and campers ignoring bylaws (fully explained to them prior to the season) forbidding overnight camping on beaches.
Unfortunately, we also have property developers who have tried to operate businesses without the necessary planning and building control permissions. Our law enforcement staff were also called to deal with the theft of electrical cables and vandalism of equipment representing a considerable cost to George, with local scrap dealers no doubt facilitating these illegal transactions.
We believe the holiday season has boosted for our local economy with retail, tourism, accommodation and restaurant establishments all having above normal seasons. Many job opportunities would have resulted from this surge in business. We trust that the season will extend to late in January with coastal schools only returning to class on the 19th. We are very encouraged with the enthusiasm of the many temporary and permanent employees who joined hands in this team effort to showcase George.
It is worth remembering that George also had to tackle some huge challenges as our infrastructure took strain during the floods of 22 November following by further rain storms a few weeks later and water pipeline breakages. At present we are consuming virtually all the water that we are able to treat on a daily basis (due to the bumper holiday season). This means that at present we are unable to replenish our reservoirs to the levels that we consider to be safe. However, we continue to manage this process.
New Deputy Director: Expenditure and SCM
George Municipality Finance Directorate welcomed Gerard Goliath as the new Deputy Director: Expenditure and SCM on 3 January 2022. Goliath is a BCOM Accounting graduate from Nelson Mandela University and brings with him vast experience in his field. He has been working in municipalities since 2003 in various positions starting as a financial management intern up to Director’s level. Goliath says he views the highlights of his career as the achievement of two clean audits at Bergrivier Municipality in 2017 and 2018. Goliath is married with 3 children. Their eldest son is studying Civil Engineering in Port Elizabeth and the two younger children will be starting schooling in George this year.
“As a family, we are looking forward to making the Garden Route our new home and exploring what the region has to offer,” Goliath said. He added that he is looking forward to working at George Municipality and contributing to a culture of clean administration. “The warm welcome from the colleagues at George Municipality has been heartening,” he said.
George Municipality appoints new Deputy Director for Corporate Services
George Municipality is proud to announce that Edward Ganza was appointed as Deputy Director: Administration in the Corporate Services Directorate on 1 December 2021. Ganza has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NQF 8) from the Mancosa Private University and a Bachelor of Administration degree from Nelson Mandela University. He has been working in municipalities since 1998 in various positions and brings with him extensive municipal experience. Ganza is fluent in three languages, Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa. He is residing in George currently and his family will join him at a later stage. “I am very happy to be part of the George municipal family”, said Ganza.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Gwaing and Touw River are now compliant for swimming and water sports
PUBLIC NOTICE: Gwaing and Touw River are now compliant for swimming and water sports
Issued George Municipality, 13 January @ 10h15
Test results received have indicated that Gwaiing River, River Mouth and Beach as well as Touw River, at Ebb and Flow area is now compliant for swimming and water sports. At Gwaiing swimming and water sports are allowed in the River, River Mouth and beach. For Touw River swimming and water sports are allowed upriver, at the river mouth and the lagoon.
George Municipality is together with SANparks finalizing the investigation of all private and business conservancy tanks in order to pinpoint the source of the non-compliance.
All power restored to Heather Park, Heatherlands Dormehlsdrift, Camphersdift, Denneoord, CBD etc.
All power restored to Heather Park, Heatherlands Dormehlsdrift, Camphersdift, Denneoord, George CBD, Fernridge, Bo-Dorp and George South. Issued by George Mun 10 Jan 2022 at 18h34
Update major power outage – repairs started
Update major power outage – Langenhoven substation affecting portion of Heather Park, Heatherlands Dormehlsdrift, Camphersdift, Denneoord, George CBD, Fernridge, Bo-Dorp and George South. Electricians investigating. Issued by George Mun 10 Jan 2022 at 16h23
Update major power outage – Langenhoven substation
Update major power outage – Langenhoven substation affecting portion of Heather Park, Heatherlands Dormehlsdrift, Camphersdift, Denneoord, George CBD, Fernridge, Bo-Dorp and George South. Electricians investigating. Issued by George Mun 10 Jan 2022 at 16h23
Urgent. Major power outage – Langenhoven substation out affecting Camphersdrift, Denneoord, CBD and more areas
Urgent. Major power outage – Langenhoven substation out affecting Camphersdrift, Denneoord, CBD and more areas.
Electricians on their way to investigate. Issued by George Municipality 10 January 2022 at 16h11
Planned power outage: Portion of Proefplaas, farms, portion of R102 (Airport line)
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PROEFPLAAS A.DE SWART FARMS, PORTION OF R102 ROAD AIRPORT LINE NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 11 JANUARY 2022 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 THURSDAY 13 JANUARY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
Tel: 044 874 3917
Date Issued: 07\01\2022
CONTACT PERSON: I DA SILVA
DIRECTOR: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKINGVAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER. DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:GEDEELTE VAN PROEFPLAASA.DE SWART FARMS, PORTION OF R102 WEG LUGHAWE LYNKENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 11 JANUARIE 2022 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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 13 JANUARIE 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Tel: 044 874 3917
Datum Uitgereik: 07\01\2022
KONTAK PERSOON: I DA SILVA
DIREKTEUR: ELEKTROTEGNIESE DIENSTE
Urgent public notice: Gwaiing River closed
Urgent public notice: Gwaiing River including the River Mouth and beach area are closed currently due to an overflow at Proefplaas sewerage pump station. The overflow has occurred due to an electrical interruption. George Municipality will keep the public updated and apologise for this situation that is out of our control. Issued by George Municipality 10 January 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: PLEASE Reduce Water Consumption
Issued George Municipality, 10 January 2022
George Municipality urgently appeal to the residents of George to USE WATER SPARINGLY and ONLY FOR BASIC NECESSITIES. Average consumption has not reduced at all over the past 10 days and is closer to the highest averages measured in a normal month. The Annual Average Water Demand (AADD) during the year is 32 Megalitres per day. From the 15th of December 2021, the AADD was 36 Megalitres per day, but demand is currently hovering around 38 ML per day at the moment.
Without the assistance of everyone, water balancing will have to continue indeterminately until normal balance can be achieved. We plead with the public to limit their household water consumption during peak times. Peak times are between 07h00 – 09h00 in the morning, 12h00 to 14h00 and 17h00 to 20h00.
We thank those members of the public who understand the risk and who have been cooperating thus far, but without everyone’s help, the network will take even longer to stabilise and the George bulk water distribution and storage system is recovering too slowly with excessive high water usage.
As reported in November 2021, a Budget Facility for Infrastructure funding (“BFI) has been allocated to George Municipality through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant managed by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The potable Water Security and Remedial Works projects will extend the water treatment capacity and will be implemented in two phases over three years (2022 – 2025): Phase 1 and 2 is an additional 20 Mℓ/day extension to the New George WTW and Phase 3 is an additional 30 Mℓ raw water balancing dam at the New George WTW.
In the interim however it remains a fine balance and with our capacity limited excessive usage means that should a pipe burst on a potable line or there is loadshedding which affects our Water Treatment Works, there will be limited drinking water available. Residents should note that although the DAM LEVEL remains at 100%, this is RAW WATER storage and not POTABLE or DRINKING WATER supply. Raw water is treated at our treatment facilities prior to distribution. The current water demand is higher than the is higher than the treatment capacity.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Unauthorized use of the George Municipal Logo
The public, business and organisations are herewith advised that the George Municipal Logo and Crest are registered as the intellectual property of the George Municipality, and as such can only be used by the George Municipality for official purposes, unless otherwise authorised by Council.
The Office of the Municipal Manager has noted where several organisations and individuals have made use of the George Municipal logo for their own marketing purposes without the necessary approvals. No business, organisation and/or individual has the right to use the George Municipal logo in any social or printed media, and or including any marketing items such as caps, tshirts, banners, posters and flyers etc.
Where a business, organisation or individual is collaborating with a municipal department on a project, prior approval must always be requested before using the municipal logo in any format. This will be granted on condition that the project and/or event is endorsed by the municipality officially, and that the product or marketing material which is produced is in good taste, not offensive and adheres to the guidelines as set out by the George Municipal Corporate Identity Manual.
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING:Gebruik van die George Munisipale Kenteken
Die publiek, sakeondernemings en organisasies word hiermee in kennis gestel dat die George-munisipaliteit se Kenteken en Wapen as die intellektuele eiendom van die George-munisipaliteit geregistreer is, en as sodanig slegs deur die George-munisipaliteit vir amptelike doeleindes gebruik kan word, tensy die Raad anders magtig.
Die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder het opgemerk dat verskeie organisasies en individue die George Munisipale-kenteken vir hul eie bemarkingsdoeleindes gebruik, sonder die nodige goedkeurings. Geen besigheid, organisasie en/of individue het die reg om die George Munisipale-kenteken in sosiale of gedrukte media te gebruik nie, en/of enige bemarkingsitems soos pette, t-hemde, baniere, plakkate en strooibiljette ens.
Waar ‘n onderneming, organisasie of individu met ‘n munisipale departement saamwerk aan ‘n projek, moet vooraf goedkeuring gevra word voordat die munisipale kenteken in enige formaat gebruik word. Dit word toegestaan op voorwaarde dat die munisipaliteit die projek en/of die geleentheid amptelik onderskryf, en dat die produk of bemarkingsmateriaal wat geproduseer word in goeie smaak is, nie beledigend is nie en voldoen aan die riglyne soos uiteengesit deur die George Munisipale Korporatiewe Identiteitshandleiding.
ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: UKUSETYENZISWA OKUNGAGUNYAZISWANGA KOPHAWU LORHWEBO LUKAMASIPALA WASEGEORGE
uLuNtu, amashishini kunye nemibutho bayaziswa ngale ncwadi ukuba uphawu lorhwebo lukaMasipala waseGeorge kunye nendwe zibhaliswe njengophawu lukaMasipala waseGeorge, kwaye ngenxa yoko lunokusetyenziswa kuphela nguMasipala waseGeorge ngeenjongo ezisemthethweni, ngaphandle kokuba kugunyaziswa ngenye indlela liBhunga. i-Ofisi yoMphathi kaMasipala iqaphele apho imibutho eyahlukeneyo kunye nabantu basebenzisa uphawu lorhwebo lukaMasipala ngeenjongo zabo zokuthengisa ngaphandle kweemvume eziyimfuneko.
Akukho shishini, mbutho kunye/okanye mntu unelungelo lokusebenzisa uphawu lorhwebo lukaMasipala waseGeorge kuzo naziphi na izinto zokusasaza iindaba zoluNtu okanye ezishicelelweyo, kunye okanye kuquka naziphina izinto zorhwebo ezinje ngeekepusi, izikipa, izibhengezo ezibhaliweyo kunye neeflaya njl njl.
Apho ishishini, umbutho okanye umntu esebenzisana nesebe likaMasipala kwiprojekthi, imvume yangaphambili kumele icelwe ngalo lonke ixesha phambi kokusetyenziswa kophawu lorhwebo lukaMasipala ngalo naluphi na uhlobo. Oku kuya kuvunyelwa phantsi kwemiqathango yokuba iprojekthi kunye/okanye umsitho uvunyelwe nguMasipala ngokusemthethweni, kunye nokuba imveliso okanye izinto zentengiso ezivelisiweyo ziyakholisa, azicaphukisi kwaye zibambelela kwizikhokelo njengoko zibekiwe yiNcwadi yeSazisi seQumrhu kaMasipala waseGeorge.
George Municipality wishes citizens and visitors a safe and happy festive season
George Municipality wishes citizens and visitors a safe and happy festive season
Issued by George Municipality 24 December 2021
Remember to adhere to all By-laws and rules to make this Festive Season an enjoyable one for you and others. Please familiarise yourself with all signage and notices put up especially at our beaches.
• George Municipality has a ZERO TOLERANCE OF LIQUOR on all our beaches. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality which include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip areas. NO DRINKING is allowed at beaches, any open space, car parks, in or outside vehicles at these places. Law Enforcement has NO TOLERANCE for any person who wants to enter the beach areas under the influence of alcohol, try to enter the beaches with liquor, or drink alcohol at beaches. We will not hesitate to prosecute people and or confiscate their liquor if they do not comply with the municipal by-laws. We encourage all beachgoers to assist our officials in ensuring that their day at the beach is a safe and pleasant experience.
• George Municipality is once again urgently appealing to motorists at the beach areas to please adhere to all traffic laws and avoid putting themselves and other road users in danger.
George Traffic appeals to motorists to please park considerately and not to cause any traffic obstructions. If any vehicle is found to be contravening traffic law and causing a disruption to traffic flow, either through parking, blocking entrances or any other violation, they will be prosecuted. VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED away if they are causing a traffic hazard. Traffic Controllers are assisting at the beaches and at some beaches drop and go parking bays are available for easy and safe accessing and exiting of the beach areas.
Point duty officers are also posted at all busy intersections in town to allow for the safe flow of traffic.
• George Municipality wishes to again remind all dog owners that NO dogs are allowed on any of George’s beaches (SAND areas) at any time as per the Municipal By-Law (Keeping of Dogs, cats and animals). The municipality has attained Blue Flag status as well as Pilot Blue Flag status for Wilderness Beach, Victoria Bay and Herold’s Bay and to adhere to the Blue Flag international standards we are strictly enforcing this regulation this festive season. Dog excrement can contaminate the water and jeopardise the Blue Flag status of our beaches, even if the dog poop is picked up. Dog owners are therefore urged to keep dogs on a leash and off the sandy areas at the beaches. Law Enforcement officers will not hesitate to act against those that do not adhere to this regulation which is clearly visible on our regulation signage boards located at each beach area.
• Lifeguards are on duty at Gwaing Beach, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Wilderness Leentjiesklip and Wilderness Salina’s on a full-time daily basis until 31 January 2021. They are at beaches in the George municipal area from 7 am-7 pm every day, including weekends and public holidays. Public swimming pools in Conville and Uniondale remain closed as a Covid-19 precaution. PLEASE SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS AT BEACHES AND OBEY LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTIONS.
• FIREWORKS
Due to the high fire risk, there is a general ban on the setting off, selling and possession of fireworks, firecrackers, flares, paper lanterns and other such paraphernalia in the George municipal area. Fines will be imposed and all fireworks will be confiscated. Report Fireworks to Law Enforcement on 044 801 6350/6300 and Fires to 044 801 6311.
• REFUSE COLLECTION
Refuse Collection black, blue and green bags will continue throughout the festive season including public holidays. The CBD cleaning crews will work throughout with an extension of their hours as and when required.
Dogs on beaches(sand area) detrimental to Blue Flag status
Dogs on beaches(sand area) detrimental to Blue Flag status
Reissued by George Municipality 22 December 2021
George Municipality wishes to again remind all dog owners that NO dogs are allowed on any of George beaches (SAND Areas) at any time as per the Municipal By-Law (Keeping of Dogs, cats and animals). The municipality has attained Blue Flag status as well as Pilot Blue Flag status for Wilderness Beach, Victoria Bay and Herolds Bay and in order to adhere to the Blue Flag international standards we are strictly enforcing this regulation this festive season.
Dog excrement can contaminate the water and jeopardise the Blue Flag status of our beaches, even if the dog poop is picked up. Dog owners are therefore warned to keep dogs on a leash and off the sandy areas at the beaches. Law Enforcement officers will not hesitate to act against those that do not adhere to this regulation which is clearly identified on our regulation signage boards located at each beach area.
Further to this By-Law no dog or other animal may be in any public street or public space (any open public space the public has access to which falls under the George Municipal jurisdiction for example beachfronts, parks, sport fields and sidewalks) except on a leash and under control. This is unless the animal is in an area designated by the George Municipality as a free-running area. A person is not allowed to walk a dog other than a guide dog, ON A BEACHFRONT i.e not on the sand, a public street, public place, without carrying enough plastic or paper bags or wrappers, to place the excrement of the dog into, in the event of the dog defecating.
Please note that dogs are allowed on the sidewalk areas, (tarred, brick-paved etc.) of beachfronts, if these conditions are adhered to. The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth, Victoria Bay and the Leentjiesklip areas.
The public must also note that By-laws relating to dogs on a street or public place relate to the George Municipal jurisdiction and it might differ from other municipalities. The public is also requested to humanely muzzle and keep dogs under control, which could be considered dangerous, vicious or ferocious. No animals should be left in an unattended and or a closed vehicle or open bakkie in any public street or space. If this by-law is not adhered to, a fine of R1000 will be imposed.
We ask dog owners to familiarise themselves with the Sanparks infographic attached, to see where dogs are allowed on Wilderness Beach.
Public Notice: Early closure of George Municipal offices on 24 and 31 December 2021
Public Notice: Early closure of George Municipal offices on 24 and 31 December 2021
Issued by George Municipality 22 December 2021
All George Municipality offices will close at 13h00 on 24 and 31 December 2021 with the exception of the Traffic Department, Vehicle Testing Station and Motor Vehicle Registration offices that will close at 12h00. Emergency and other essential services will continue during these periods.
EARLY CLOSURE @ 12H00 for 24 and 31 December (all customers within gates will be assisted)
- Traffic Department Offices, Driving and Learners Licences:
Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp 044 878 2400 - Vehicle Testing Station
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9312 - Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9310
All after-hours George Municipality (including Uniondale and Haarlem)emergencies: 044 801 6300
Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
General public email for all matters: gmun@george.gov.za
Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management emergencies: 044 805 5071 (all hours)
Ratepayers are requested to use one of the below-mentioned methods to make payments:
Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via pay@ mobile applications (see details below) and at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave and SPAR. Please take your most recent available account statement with you so that the shop can access the bar code that connects your payment to your GRG account number.
Meter readings
Online submissions of water meter readings are welcomed and can be provided via the below email address along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and GRG account number.
Consumers must please note the change in email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za.
Account related enquiries: accounts@george.gov.za
Bank Details for electronic payment (please note bank details changed 1 December 2020)
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: your GRG account number (please enter your account number without the GRG in front and without any spaces in-between)
Proof of payment to be sent to payments@george.gov.za
pay@ mobile applications
Download Masterpass, Snapscan or Zapper application on your mobile phone and complete your profile.
You can also use the following link for payment of your account:
https://payat.io/qr/11413
Prepaid electricity purchases
www.prepaid24.co.za
https://home.ontec.co.za
www.ipay.co.za
Pre-paid electricity queries to Itron/Ontec: 044 873 5474
Emergency credit control queries (063 699 5998)