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Routine Plant Maintenance:Kraaibosch & Welgelegen Area

Routine plant maintenance is scheduled for this afternoon, 09 October 2024 between 22h00 and 02h00 at the Kraaibosch Water Pump Station.

It is anticipated that the Kraaibosch and Welgelegen area will be affected between 5 -6 hours after 22h00 this evening.

The maintenance is planned to be concluded within 5 hours.

No problems are anticipated, however, the residents are urged to use water sparingly.enance is scheduled for this afternoon, 09 October 2024 between 22h00 and 02h00 at the Kraaibosch Water Pump Station.

It is anticipated that the Kraaibosch and Welgelegen area will be affected between 5 -6 hours after 22h00 this evening.

The maintenance is planned to be concluded within 5 hours.

No problems are anticipated, however, the residents are urged to use water sparingly.

Wateronderbreking, Uniondale

George Munisipaliteit is bewus van die huidige pypbreuk in Victoria Straat, Uniondale.

Die strate wat geraak sal word, is Victoria en Robert Straat. Die verwagte tyd om die probleem op te los is 2-3 uur.

‘n Water tenker sal deurentyd deur die strate beweeg.

Public Sector Ethics Survey 2024

The Public Sector Ethics Survey will be live from 3 to 30 September 2024. Now extended until 15 October 2024.

The survey is conducted by The Ethics Institute, in partnership with the DPSA, DCoG and SALGA in all three spheres of government. This is the fourth iteration, and it has previously been conducted in 2015, 2018, 2021/22.

The survey tracks ethical behaviour and ethical culture, as well as the institutionalisation of ethics initiatives.

It has become a useful tool to assess focus areas for the improvement of ethics management in the public sector.

We urge all public servants to participate in the survey by clicking on the following link (or pasting it in your browser):
https://surveys.ethicssurvey.org.za/s3/210bab57657e
The more people who participate, the clearer the picture of ethics in the public sector becomes.

Responses are completely anonymous, and all statistical analysis is done independently by The Ethics Institute.

For more information please contact:
– Bella Mkhabela at The Ethics Institute – bella.mkhabela@tei.org.za

Water outage: George South

A pipe burst has occurred at 93 Palgrave Street in George South, causing a water outage in the area.

Two water trucks will be stationed at the following locations:
Checkers York
The intersection of Rehoboth and Kasteel Street

The current estimated time for repairs is 4-5 hours.

BEACH SAFETY ALERT, Saturday 5 October 2024 @ 9:32

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and the George Municipality are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, and shore line anglers to be cautious around the coastline this weekend.

Beaches in the Garden Route are expected to be busy with public enjoying the the warm weather. Importantly, rip currents pose a potential hazard to bathers.

Limited NSRI lifeguard services are in place today (5 October) at the following beaches in the George Municipality:
– Herolds Bay
– Lientjies Klip (Wilderness)
– Victoria Bay

Although these beaches will not have designated swimming areas marked by flags, lifeguards will be present to provide support, conduct preventative actions, and guide the public to ensure water safety.

We extend our thanks to the Herolds Bay Ratepayers Association and the NSRI Lifeguards for sponsoring and securing these vital services for today.

NSRI rescue services will be on standby along with other local emergency services to respond to any emergencies.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
082 990 5955 | 087 094 9774 (NSRI)
044 8016311 | TOLLFREE 087 152 9999 (George Fire & Rescue)

UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: MAJOR ROAD CLOSURES

T/ing/041/2023 upgrading of the George South stormwater Infrastructure: Phase 1

The George municipality would like to inform road users and residents that sections of Newton, Merriman and Palgrave streets will be closed as indicated.

Hope Street was re-opened on 01 October 2024.

Note that work continues adjacent to Hope Street and motorists must remain vigilant in these areas.

The road closures are required for the construction of stormwater culverts within the road reserve. Motorists will be redirected via Mitchell, Fichat and Hope Streets.

The contractor will liaise directly with the affected residents in advance to arrange local access where and when required.

Delivery/other vehicles (GVM +5000kg) to use alternative routes (no heavy motor vehicles in the George South residential areas).

ROAD CLOSURES

NEWTON STREET
SECTION: SOUTH OF PALGRAVE STREET
DATE: 08 APRIL 2024- 29 NOVEMBER 2024

MERRIMAN STREET
SECTION: BETWEEN FICHAT AND PALGRAVE STREETS
DATE: 16 MAY 2024 -29 NOVEMBER 2024

PALGRAVE STREET
SECTION: BETWEEN NEWTON AND MERRIMAN STREETS
DATE: 02 AUGUST 2024 – 29 NOVEMBER 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTERRUPTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY NOTIFICATION, WILDERNESS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: SOUTHSIDE, 10TH AVENUE, DIE DUIN, MILKWOOD VILLAGE & ANCHORAGE LANE

NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted from TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2024 FROM 09:00 TO 12:00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the portable water bulk supply pipeline.

Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few days afterward to allow the network to stabilise.

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: SOUTH SIDE, 10TH AVENUE, DIE DUIN, MILKWOOD VILLAGE, ANCHORAGE LANE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word vanaf DINSDAG 8 OKTOBER 2024 om 09:00 TOT 12:00 met die doel om veranderings aan die gesuiwerde water hoofpypleidings te maak.

Verbruikers word versoek om water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydeperk, en vir ‘n paar daar na die tyd sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer .

Imizamo Yethu Secondary Shines at Funda Mzansi 2024

Seen with the proud team of learners from the left Mrs Matya and Mrs Biyela, both teachers from Imizamo Yethu Secondary. Standing at the back is Mr Jongi Mbanga, Assistant Director of Library Services for the Western Cape.

Imizamo Yethu Secondary School achieved great success at the 2024 Funda Mzansi National Reading Championship, held from September 23 to 27 in George. The proudly George school won three major awards, marking a significant achievement in their first participation in nine years.

The school claimed first and second place in the Spelling Bee and secured third place in the national reading competition. Mrs. Busi Biyela, the coordinator and teacher at Imizamo Yethu, expressed her pride in the students’ accomplishments, stating, “This is the very first time in nine years participating in this competition that we have won. Our students worked incredibly hard, and these awards are a testament to their dedication and passion for reading.”

The school also participated in debates and book reviews, gaining valuable experience. Their participation was supported by the Western Cape Provincial Department of Sports, Arts and Culture Libraries, which provided hotel accommodation.
George Municipality ensured the success of the event by hosting and maintaining competition venues. The achievements of Imizamo Yethu Secondary have set a high standard for future competitions.

 

GO GEORGE survey to measure socio-economic impact of bus service

Surveyor Ranwin James talks to Aletta Joseph from Blanco about GO GEORGE.

The annual GO GEORGE passenger satisfaction survey will kick off at the beginning of October with easily identifiable surveyors approaching people for input. An appeal is made to the George community to take 20 minutes out when they are approached and to assist with the valuable feedback only obtainable from those who use the bus service or are in some way impacted by its operations.

This annual survey under the joint auspices of the Western Cape Department of Mobility and the Municipality of George aims to determine and measure the overall socio-economic impact of the implementation of the GO GEORGE bus service in George. The results will be compared/ with previous results for benchmarking and planning purposes.

Macro-, transport- and socio-economic impact measured
The overall impact will be measured in three main areas, namely macro-economic, transport-economic and socio-economic impact. Several surveys will be carried out over a two-month period, starting at the beginning of October 2024.

George residents will be approached for feedback by means of the following two surveys:
• Passenger satisfaction surveys, which will be carried out at GO GEORGE bus stops across the operational route network;
• Special-interest group surveys (e.g., users with special needs and specific-interest groups), to be carried out through personal interviews.

Surveyors easily identifiable
Surveyors will be wearing GO GEORGE-branded identification cards showing the person’s photo and ID number.

For more information or enquiries, the GO GEORGE Call Centre can be phoned on 0800 044 044.

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GO GEORGE-opname om sosio-ekonomiese impak van busdiens te meet

Die jaarlikse GO GEORGE-passasierstevredenheidsopname skop aan die begin van Oktober af met maklik identifiseerbare navorsingsbeamptes wat mense sal nader vir insette. ‘n Beroep word op die George-gemeenskap gedoen om 20 minute af te staan wanneer hulle genader word en om te help met die waardevolle terugvoer wat slegs verkry kan word van diegene wat die busdiens gebruik, of op een of ander manier deur sy bedrywighede geraak word.

Hierdie opname onder die gesamentlike vaandel van die Wes-Kaapse departement van mobiliteit en die munisipaliteit van George mik om die algehele sosio-ekonomiese impak van die implementering van die GO GEORGE-busdiens in George te bepaal en te meet. Die resultate sal vergelyk word met vorige uitslae vir prestasiemeting en beplanningsdoeleindes.

Makro-, vervoer- en sosio-ekonomiese impak gemeet
Die algehele impak sal op drie hoofgebiede gemeet word, naamlik makro-ekonomiese, vervoer-ekonomiese en sosio-ekonomiese impak. Verskeie opnames sal oor ‘n tydperk van twee maande gedoen word, met wegspring aan die begin van Oktober 2024.

Inwoners van George sal deur middel van die volgende twee opnames vir terugvoer genader word:
Passasiersopnames, wat by GO GEORGE-bushaltes oor die operasionele roetenetwerk heen gedoen sal word;
Spesiale belangegroep-opnames (byvoorbeeld gebruikers met spesiale behoeftes en spesifieke belangegroepe), wat hoofsaaklik deur persoonlike onderhoude uitgevoer sal word.

Navorsingsbeamptes maklik identifiseerbaar
Navorsingsbeamptes sal GO GEORGE-gemerkte identifikasiekaarte dra wat die persoon se foto en ID-nommer toon.

Vir meer inligting of navrae kan die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 geskakel word.

BYSKRIF:

Navorsingsbeampte Ranwin James gesels met Aletta Joseph van Blanco oor GO GEORGE.

UPDATE: WATER LEAK – Repairs Denneoord

Repair work to the faulty Valves are underway at corner of 8th avenue and Eiland Street in Denneoord.
Residents are kindly requested to practice caution and to be patient as traffic may become congested.

A water tanker will be circulating in the affected areas to assist residents affected by the outage.

Residents without water are requested to call 044 801 6300 to report water outage.

UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

The upgrading of a section of the George South stormwater infrastructure will have an impact on residents, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and road users.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Contract is to upgrade a section of the existing stormwater infrastructure in order to minimize the impact of severe rainfall events within the George South area.

The scope of works includes replacing of stormwater pipelines, junction boxes, catchpits, inlet structures, outlet structures, portal culverts and the construction of a detention pond.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Initial Project Period:
March 2024 to August 2024

Revised Project Period:
March 2024 to November 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected. Road lane closures will be implemented along the alignment of the new stormwater infrastructure.

The Contractor will liaise with directly affected residents in advance, to arrange local access where and when required.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

IMPACT:
The construction area will be fully closed to the public. No pedestrians, runners or cyclists may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.

UPGRADING OF PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK

The upgrading of the water reticulation network in Parkdene will have an impact on the residents and road users during the construction period from February 2024 to March 2025. The estimated construction duration is 13 months.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF THE PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK

DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 5700m of uPVC Class 16 water reticulation pipes varying in size from 75mm to 160mm, installing ERF connections, isolation valves, fire hydrants, as well as the installation of bulk water meters, road crossings and the associated reinstatement.

PROJECT PERIOD:
February 2024 to March 2025.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection to the existing reticulation, commissioning, re-connection, and installation of new smart water meters. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 on Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

IMPACT:
The intended construction works will take place mainly in the road reserves with some open trench road crossings planned and work on properties during water meter connections and commissioning. The works will impact on residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users.

It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on existing water infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public.

No pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists or other may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Access to properties will be managed between the contractor and the property occupants.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr Leon Geyer – 044 050 4154

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.

Issued by George Municipal Communication Department, Office of the Municipal Manager

REFURBISHMENT OF THE HEROLD’S BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

The refurbishment of the Herold’s Bay Wastewater Treatment Works will have an impact on residents and road users during the construction period from
September 2024 to July 2025. The estimated construction duration is 10 months.

PROJECT:
REFURBISHMENT OF THE HEROLD’S BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

DESCRIPTION:
Refurbishment of existing Wastewater Stabilization Ponds. The existing concrete lining will be demolished and removed from the site. A new underdrain system will be installed, and the existing cement lining will be replaced with a waterproof lining system. A new tanker discharge chamber will be constructed with the required access road.

PROJECT PERIOD:
September 2024 to July 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 on Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by residents, road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES Mr Francois Harris – 072 580 2729

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.

UPGRADING OF HEATHER, HAYDN AND ROSE STREET, PACALTSDORP

PROJECT:
PACALTSDORP : HEATHER , HAYDN & ROSE STREET

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
George Municipality is upgrading Heather Street, Haydn Street, and Rose Street (Pacaltsdorp) together with associated works including universally accessible sidewalks and upgrading associated stormwater and structures.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD:
October 2024 to 30 June 2026

SERVICES DISRUPTION
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities.

Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 -14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The streets will be constructed in demarcated half-width sections and will remain open for one-way traffic in an anticlockwise direction.

Construction preparation activities will commence in October 2024.
Road users and pedestrians are advised to take extra care throughout the construction period and if possible, avoid using these streets to alleviate traffic disruptions. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings is required.

The George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during construction. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel. Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.