Author: Nadine Payle

Please join us for the Special Council Meeting today, 22nd August 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Please click on the below link to access the live stream via our YouTube Account
https://youtube.com/@georgemunicipalofficialyou405?si=HTPiq7Q5v1XXy2LY

The team from George Municipality is currently on site addressing an unexpected water outage caused by a burst pipe at 5 Arbour Road in Glen Barrie.

The estimated time for repair is 4-5 hours.
A standpipe is located on the corner of Arbour and Erica Road to ensure temporary water supply to residents.

In the event of a member of the public requiring information from George Municipality in terms of Section 18 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000, the following procedures should be followed:

• The request must be made in writing on the prescribed form, which is available on the Municipality’s website https://tinyurl.com/2x6dynrv
  Submit the application form with supporting documentation to the Records Department of the George Municipality.
• The applicant should provide sufficient particulars to enable the delegated official to identify the record(s) requested and the requester.
• Where applicable the application form must be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (Registry official will advise).
• The requester should take note of the following requirements:
  – The application should be accompanied by a certified copy of the requester’s identity document or passport.
  – If the requester is requesting the information on behalf of someone else or on behalf of a juristic person, a power of attorney will be    required with the necessary supporting documentation.
  – Proof of ownership should the requester be requesting information in relation to specific immovable property.
  – Proof of payment of the application fee, if applicable.
• In the event that all of the required information is received, the 30-day response period will commence, and the application will be submitted to the Information Officer or Deputy Information Officer, to assess whether the requested information can be released.
• The requester will be provided with the requested records, if approved by the Information Officer and if such records are available to the Municipality, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after receipt of the application form, the above requirements have been met and prescribed fee paid (where applicable).
• If a request for access is made for information which George Municipality is not in possession or control of, or where the information is more closely connected to another public body’s function, the request will be transferred as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within 14 days after the request is received to the other body/ institution/ organization who could provide the information.
• Where all reasonable steps have been taken to find a record requested, and reasonable grounds exist to believe that the record cannot be found or does not exist, the Information officer will provide an affidavit of affirmation, notifying the requester accordingly that access cannot be given.
• In the event that the requester is requesting records that relate to a third party, the third party shall be notified of such request as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within 21 days from receiving the application, and will be provided with a timeframe of 21 days to make written or oral representations to the Municipal Information Officer on why the request for access should be refused or give written consent for the disclosure of the record to the requester.
• The Information Officer shall as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after the third-party process is notified, decide on the request received.

Enquiries to Records Department, on 044 801 9286 or in person at offices located on First Floor, Main Municipal Building.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PARKDENE, GOLF, BISON, BOSKEWER BLOUKOPKOGGELMANDER, BLESBOK, BONTEBOK, BOSVARK, BUFFEL,PHOENIX STREETS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKINGVAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN PARKDENE GOLF,BISON, BOSKEWER
BLOUKOPKOGGELMANDER, BLESBOK, BONTEBOK, BOSVARK, BUFFEL, PHOENIX STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 16 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 MAANDAG 19 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

An unplanned power outage has occurred in Blanco, affecting Vrugte Street, Flood Street, part of Fortuin Street, and the surrounding areas. The minisub in Blanco remained off throughout the night due to damage to the transformer.

Electricians are on-site and attending to the matter.

No estimated time of restoration (ETR) has been communicated yet.

We regret to inform you that our telephone lines and email communications are currently offline at our Civil Engineering Services (CES) Depot and Customer Care, due to technical issues with our internet connection.

Sewerage & Water Services
For all Sewerage and Water related matters., please contact our Whatsapp line on 066 111 5986, only available between 7.45 – 4.30pm.

Stormwater Services
For all stormwater-related matters, please contact our Whatsapp line on 066 111 5943, only available between 7.45 – 4.30pm.

The Technical staff and Service Provider are currently attending to it. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

The upgrade of sewer infrastructure servicing in Gqeba Street.

Thembalethu will have an impact on residents and road users for the estimated period from 19 August 2024 to 19 September 2024.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF SEWER NETWORK IN GQEBA STREET, THEMBALETHU

DESCRIPTION:
To accommodate current and future sewage flows a section of sewerage reticulation in Gqeba Street, Thembalethu, must be upgraded. The scope of works consists of trench excavations for the upgrading of an existing 180-meter gravity sewer pipeline.

PROJECT PERIOD:
19 August 2024 to 19 September 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media. The contractor will communicate directly with residents regarding access to properties.

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

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary road signage and road markings. Access to properties will be addressed by the Contractor with the homeowners on site.

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.
Access to erven in Goeba Street will be arranged with the affected erven by the .

We regret to inform you that our telephone lines and email communications remain offline at our electro-technical department, Civil Engineering Services (CES) Depot, and Customer Care due to technical issues with our internet connection.

Electro Tech alternative number

For your convenience, please use our Whatsapp line on 067 350 3295, available from Monday to Friday (7.45 – 4.30pm)

Sewerage & Water Services

For all Sewerage and Water related matters., please contact our Whatsapp line on 066 111 5986, only available between 7.45 – 4.30pm.

Stormwater Services

For all stormwater-related matters, please contact our Whatsapp line on 066 111 5943, only available between 7.45 – 4.30pm.

The Technical staff and Service Provider are currently attending to it. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIA PIONEER STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 16 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIA PIONEER STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 15 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 16 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 18 AUGUST 2024 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 SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SUID, PALGRAVE STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 18 AUGUSTUS 2024 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 word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SONDAG 25 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2024 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
SATURDAY 24 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SUID, MITCHELL STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 17 AUGUSTUS 2024 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 word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SATERDAG 24 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: A PORTION OF GEORGE SOUTH KEEROM STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2024 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 FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SUID KEEROM STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 16 AUGUSTUS 2024 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 word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 23 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

The George Municipal Financial Directorate confirms that the new rates estimate calculator on the city’s official website has been updated with the approved 2024/25 tariff model. This tool offers a convenient solution for property owners to estimate their rates with ease.

To access the rates calculator, kindly follow the provided link to our website. We advise all users to carefully read the disclaimer before proceeding and to acknowledge their understanding by ticking the designated box.

Link to Rates Calculator:
https://tinyurl.com/mtj7n8hk

Please note that Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) which is situated at Hibernia Street, MVR in Blanco, Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closing at 14:00 on Wednesday, 14 August 2024 for compulsory monthly meetings.

Services at all the above traffic service centres will resume on Thursday, 15 August 2024.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Small Business Survey

NOTICE TO WARD COUNCILLORS, COMMITTEES AND FORUMS TO NOTE THE INFORMAL BUSINESS SURVEYS FOR THE NELSON MANDELA BOULEVARD ENCROACHMENTS

The George Municipality (Economic Development) Section will be conducting Informal Business
Surveys with the Businesses that occupy spaces in the Municipal Road reserve also
known as encroachments.

The surveys are planned to take place as follows:
Dates: 12 – 23 August 2024

Location: Thembalethu Nelson Mandela Boulevard (NMB)

FOR ENQUIRIES AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Luvo Bomvana – Economic Development Manager at Lbomvana@george.gov.za or

Lindokuhle Bukani – Coordinator of LED Projects
| 044 801 9148 | Lbukani@george.gov.za

Issued on behalf of Go George, 06 August 2024

George residents will soon note an increase in road works all over town, heralding wide-spread upgrading of roads used by the GO GEORGE bus service.

A list of George Integrated Public Transport Network infrastructure requirements was assessed by the National Department of Transport which subsequently allocated additional Public Transport National Grant funding for some of the projects needed to improve and expand GO GEORGE infrastructure. The upgrade projects will address several infrastructure categories approved by the George Municipal Council, starting with road rehabilitation in August.

First projects
Work on the following streets will start in August: Beer and O’Connell Streets in Rosemoor, Airway Road in Heather Park, and Protea Street in Pacaltsdorp. Work on the Wellington/Stockenström Street intersection started in July already.
Streets earmarked for rehabilitation were selected based on physical inspections to identify areas showing critical signs of deterioration.

Rehabilitation will entail reparation of severe crocodile cracking, structural failures and low points on roads where stormwater concentrates without catch pits, rightsizing of intersections, road re-alignments and kerbside improvements to conform with universal accessibility requirements.

Communication with passengers
According to Morné Lakay, GO GEORGE Manager, the communication team will constantly alert and update the public regarding planned roadworks that will impact the bus services. “From our side, we’ll do our best to keep passengers informed and to help them plan their trips according to the temporary deviations,” he said. “Whether rerouting or one-direction routing, the adjustments will be designed for the minimum inconvenience to passengers while allowing the construction teams to complete their work safely and on schedule. We call on our passengers to be patient and to focus on the outcome of safe and reliable roads for all road users in George.”

For enquiries or help with trip planning, the GO GEORGE Call Centre agents are available on 0800 044 044 seven days a week, from 05:00 until 20:00.

Other sources of support and information include the GO GEORGE communication champions, the info kiosk at the Transport Hub, the GO GEORGE Facebook page and the website at www.gogeorge.org.za where route maps and timetables can be accessed.

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PERSVERKLARING: GO GEORGE -INFRASTRUKTUUR EN-PAAIE OPGEGRADEER
Uitgereik 06 Augustus 2024

George-inwoners sal binnekort ‘n toename opmerk in padwerke regoor die dorp, wat wydverspreide opgradering van paaie wat deur die GO GEORGE-busdiens gebruik word, inlui.
Die Nasionale Departement van Vervoer het ‘n lys van die George Geïntegreerde Openbare Vervoernetwerk se infrastruktuurbehoeftes geassesseer en bykomende befondsing uit die nasionale openbarevervoerfonds bewillig vir sommige van die projekte wat nodig is om GO GEORGE-infrastruktuur te verbeter en uit te brei. Die opgraderingsprojekte wat deur die George Munisipale Raad goedgekeur is, sal verskeie infrastruktuurkategorieë insluit en in Augustus afskop met padrehabilitasie.

Eerste Projekte
Werk aan die volgende strate sal in Augustus begin: Beerstraat en O’Connellstraat in Rosemoor, Airwayweg in Heatherpark en Proteastraat in Pacaltsdorp. Werk aan die Wellington/Stockenströmstraat-kruising het reeds in Julie begin.
Strate wat vir rehabilitasie geoormerk is, is gekies op grond van fisiese inspeksies om gebiede te identifiseer wat kritieke tekens van agteruitgang toon.

Rehabilitasie behels die herstel van ernstige krokodilkrake, strukturele versaking en laagtepunte op paaie waar stormwater konsentreer sonder vangputte, regstelling van kruisings, padherbelynings en verbeterings aan randstene om aan universele toeganklikheidsvereistes te voldoen.

Kommunikasie met passasiers
Volgens Morné Lakay, GO GEORGE-bestuurder, sal die kommunikasiespan die publiek voortdurend waarsku en op hoogte hou van beplande padwerke wat ‘n impak op die busdiens sal hê. “Van ons kant af sal ons ons bes doen om passasiers ingelig te hou en hulle te help om hul ritte volgens die tydelike afwykings te beplan,” het hy gesê. “Of dit nou herleiding van roetes of eenrigtingroetes is, die aanpassings sal ontwerp word vir die minimum ongerief vir passasiers, terwyl die konstruksiespanne hul werk veilig en volgens skedule kan voltooi.

Ons doen ‘n beroep op ons passasiers om geduldig te wees en te fokus op die uitkoms van veilige en betroubare paaie vir alle padgebruikers in George.”

Vir navrae of hulp met ritbeplanning is die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrumagente sewe dae per week van 05:00 tot 20:00 by 0800 044 044 044 beskikbaar.

Ander bronne van ondersteuning en inligting sluit in die GO GEORGE-passasiersdiensbeamptes, die inligtingskiosk by die vervoerkern (Transport Hub), die GO GEORGE Facebook-blad en die webwerf www.gogeorge.org.za waar roetekaarte en roosters verkry kan word.

Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of SANRAL

N2 night-time lane closure at Pacaltsdorp Bridge and M12 exit in George

Western Cape, 5 August 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that a night-time lane closure from 19h00 to 20h00 will be in place on the N2 at the Pacaltsdorp Bridge and the M12 exit onto the N2 in George on Tuesday, 6 August 2024.

These closures are required as part of the ongoing construction of the new bridge at the Thembalethu interchange across the N2.

“During the road closures, motorists will be diverted at the Pacaltsdorp Bridge and at the M12 exit onto the N2,” said Petronella Theron, SANRAL Project Manager.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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In case of media enquiries, please contact Lwando Mahlasela on 082 440 5305 or pressoffice@nra.co.za

Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of Entsha Henra and iX Engineers, 6 August 2024

Dear Residents of George,

We at Entsha Henra and iX Engineers would like to sincerely apologize for the major misunderstanding and traffic disruption caused during the morning peak traffic on Monday 5 August 2024. We understand the inconvenience this may have caused and would like to apologize for delays due to this disruption.

We value the relationship we have with the residents of George and are committed to ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.
Our team is actively working to prevent similar occurrences and to improve our communication and coordination in order to minimize any impact on the community.

Once again, we extend our apologies and appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards upgrading and providing you with a higher level of service during the road upgrade occurring on PW Botha Boulevard.