Author: Nadine Payle
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CONVILLE SWIMMING POOL
Please note that the Conville Swimming Pool will be closed to the public as from Wednesday, 26 February 2025 until further notice for maintenance.
We do apologise for any inconvenience
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TYDELIKE SLUITING VAN DIE CONVILLE SWEMBAD
Neem asseblief kennis dat die Conville Swembad vanaf Woensdag, 26 Februarie 2025 tot verdere kennisgewing vir instandhouding gesluit sal wees vir die publiek.
Ons vra om verskoning vir enige ongerief.
Pipe Damage in Ngcakani Road – Water Disruption
Please be advised that a contractor has accidentally damaged a pipe along Ngcakani Road. The municipal repair team is currently on-site working to fix the issue.
Estimated Time of Resolution (ETR): 5-6 hours.
During this time, the water supply may be affected. A water tanker will rotate in Zone 3 to assist residents with water needs.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
CAREER GUIDANCE SURVEY SUPPORTS YOUTH IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES
George Municipality’s Youth Office conducted a Career Guidance Survey on 19 February 2025 in Nature’s Valley, Kleinkrantz, to help young people explore career options and access essential services.
This survey is designed to identify individuals’ strengths, interests, and potential career paths. Through a series of questions and assessments, it gathers insights into their skills, values, and work styles. Additionally, the survey determines the type of support participants may need, such as psychosocial assistance, Home Affairs-related services, career guidance, or entrepreneurial support. By identifying these needs, the initiative connects individuals with appropriate service providers, ensuring necessary services reach their communities.
Given the transportation challenges faced by remote communities, providing services locally is essential. In the past, workshops did not always align with actual community needs. The George Municipality is committed to bridging this gap by offering free, targeted training programs and plans to extend this initiative to more rural areas.
Service providers interested in contributing are encouraged to contact Career Guidance Officer, Robyn Parks at 044 802 2000 or visit the Community Development Office at St. John’s and Varying Avenue. Collaboration is key to ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.
Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 24 February 2025 @06:19
Loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 4 from Monday at 00:30 until further notice. This follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two units at Camden, and one unit at Medupi since Saturday, totaling eight out of ten generation units that had tripped this weekend.
Additionally, emergency reserves replenishment is progressing well. The return of these units comes after identifying the root causes of multiple unit trips, which were unconnected and purely technical in nature, related to electrical and control system issues in auxiliary parts of these power stations.
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 24/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Tueday 25/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Wednesday 26/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 24/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tueday 25/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Wednesday 26/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 23 February 2025 @21:29
Please note that Loadshedding stage 6 is still in force. If units are returned as planned, the situation will be re-accessed and any change will be communicated.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 23/02/2024
20:00 – 00:30 **
Monday 24/02/2024
04:00 – 08:30 **
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
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Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 23/02/2024
23:00 – 03:30 **
Monday 24/02/2024
07:00 – 11:30 **
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 23 February 2025@ 07:32
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 23/02/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30
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Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 23/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 03:30 **
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE- WILDERNESS, 23 February 2025 @ 05:22
An unplanned power outage is currently affecting the following areas in Wilderness:
Wilderness Heights
Hoekwil
Wilderness East
Kleinkrantz
An electrician has been dispatched to investigate and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Eskom Load shedding schedule update, 22 February 2025
George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 22/02/2025
20:00 – 22:30
Sunday 23/02/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
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Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 22/02/2025
23:00 – 01:30
Sunday 23/02/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
Unplanned Water Outage Delville Park Pacaltsdorp
Please be advised that due to a pipe burst, there is a water outage in the Delville Park area of Pacaltsdorp.
The estimated time for restoration (ETR) is approximately 6 hours.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our team works to resolve the issue.
Unplanned Water Outage – Delville Park, Pacaltsdorp
A main water line has been damaged by a contractor.
The estimated time of restoration is 6 hours.
A water truck will be deployed.
Affected streets are shown on the map above.
Hoekwil Water Interruption
Our team encountered a complication on Seesig Street following the reopening of the water line, which has caused a delay in restoring the water supply to Hoekwil.
Both the contractor and the municipality are actively working to resolve the issue and restore water as quickly as possible.
The following streets are affected:
Seesig Street
Church Street
Kammasie Street
Platrug
Olifantshoek
The Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) is 5 hours.
A water truck will be deployed to the affected areas to assist with water supply.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologise for the disruption.
Opvolgende Openbare Kennisgewing: Uniondale Waterbehandelingsaanleg (WTWs)
Die instandhoudingswerk vir die dag by die Uniondale-waterwerke is vanoggend voltooi.
Die besinktenke en reservoirs op die aanleg is besig om gevul te word. Dit neem egter langer as wat verwag is en behoort nog sowat 6 ure te neem.
Dit het tot gevolg dat die reservoirs in die dorp se vlakke besig is om krities laag te daal. Sommige areas mag lae druk ondervind of selfs geen water nie. ‘n Watertrok sal in die area rondbeweeg.
Die publiek word versoek om steeds water spaarsamig te gebruik.
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Water Supply Update – Uniondale Waterworks
Issued by George Municipality, on 18 February 2025
The maintenance work for the day at the Uniondale Waterworks was completed this morning. The settling tanks and reservoirs at the facility are in the process of being filled. However, this is taking longer than expected and is estimated to take another 6 hours.
As a result, the water levels in the town’s reservoirs are critically low. Some areas may experience low pressure or even no water supply.
A water truck will be circulating in the area.
The public is kindly requested to continue using water sparingly during this time.
