Author: Nadine Payle

’n Beskadigde hoofwaterlyn word tans deur munisipale spanne hanteer.

Die gebiede wat geraak sal word, is: Robert, Parliament- en St George-straat.

Geskatte hersteltyd: 2–3 ure.

George Munisipaliteit vra omverskoning vir die ongerief en bedank inwoners vir hul geduld.

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DAMAGED WATER MAINLINE -UNIONDALE

A damaged water mainline is currently being attended to by municipal teams.

The areas that will be affected are: Robert, Parliament, and St George Street.

Estimated Time of Repair (ETR): 2–3 hours

George Municipality is aware of a pump station failure in Blanco, which has resulted in low levels at the Eskom reservoir.

Residents in the upper portion of Blanco, supplied by the Eskom reservoir, may experience low water pressure or no water.

Municipal teams are attending to the issue. Updates will be provided as soon as more information is available.

Please join us for the Ordinary Council Meeting today, 28 August 2025, at 10H00 AM.

👉 Click on the link below to access the live stream via our YouTube Account
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKEYo2zxRg

George Municipality is attending to an unplanned power outage affecting a portion of Whites Road, Wilderness Heights.

The outage is due to vandalism that damaged an electrical pole, which now requires replacement.

The estimated time of repair (ETR) is 16:00 today,

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and requests the public to remain patient while repair work is undertaken.

Please note that the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR), Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will close at 14:00 on Friday, 29 August 2025 due to compulsory monthly operational meetings.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding.

As previously communicated, George Municipality is still attending to repairs in Merriman Street. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the repair time has been extended.

Water supply is now expected to be restored by 21:00 tonight, 26 August 2025.

A water tanker will be roaming the affected areas to provide temporary water supply.

Residents are advised to make the necessary arrangements until the supply is fully restored.

The valve replacement in PW Botha Boulevard has taken longer than expected due to unforeseen circumstances.

Water supply is now anticipated to be restored by 22:00 tonight, 26 August 2025.
Residents are urged to contact the after -hour emergency number on 044 801 6300 should they experience a prolonged water outage.

Please be advised that the landfill site will be open today from 12:30 pm .

Although machinery is still not fully operational, arrangements have been made to create additional space. We kindly request your cooperation as follows:
– Please follow the directions given by the staff on site.
– Do not dump on access roads.
– Only dispose of green waste and builders rubble , and at the designated areas where you are directed to dump.

Your cooperation will ensure smooth operations during this period. Thank you for your understanding.

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services will carry out a Control Burn in North East of Denneoord on Wednesday (27/08) and Thursday (28/08) for the control of alien vegetation.

Residents should be unaffected as the wind direction will move smoke away from the residential area.

Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading.