The public is advised that the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp, the Motor Vehicle Licencing (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) at Hibernia Street, as well as the Drive Through facility in Blanco are currently offline due to a national ENATIS problem.
No transactions can be processed at this time.
Due to the lower demand anticipated from tomorrow until the weekend, and an increase in available generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Thursday until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 05:00
Uniondale
No further loadshedidng for Uniondale
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
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/
Beaches
From 21 March to 2 April 2024 lifeguards will be on duty at ALL beaches that fall under George Municipal jurisdiction daily between 9am – 5pm.
Conville Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Conville Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.
Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.
As of 3 April 2024 until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.
• Minor intermittent lane closures at various locations throughout the contract stretching between Rademachers Roundabout and Touw River in Wilderness. No delays are expected.
• Geotechnical works along the access road to Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge (Western Rd, Wilderness). Only one-way traffic possible at isolated locations along the access road. Flag personnel will assist with traffic flow. DURATION – 11 MONTHS
• Roadworks N2 between Garden Route Mall and Victoria Bay turn-off roundabout commencing 8 March 2024. Intermittent lane closures at various locations. DURATION – 12 MONTHS
• N2 direction Wilderness – Permanent slow lane closure effective 6 March at the following locations: DURATION – 10 MONTHS (Open during Easter Weekend)
Opposite Kaaimans parking area
Between Dolphins Point and Wilderness
• N2 direction George – Permanent slow lane closure effective 3 April at the following location: DURATION – 10 MONTHS
(Open during Easter Weekend)
Between Dolphins Point and Kaaimans parking area
Please be advised that the George Municipality will remain closed for the entire day on the upcoming public holidays, namely, the 21st and 29th of March 2024, as well as the 1st of April 2024.
We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Credit control dept: New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: payment is required before the meter will be unblocked.
After-Hours Contact Numbers
FIRE ONLY all hours emergency number: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE George Disaster Management Centre: 087 152 9999
George municipality all hour emergency number: 044 801 6300
Credit control after-hours: 072 5011 843
Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 March 2024 (Good Friday) – Collection as per normal schedule
01 April 2024 (Easter Monday)¬ – Collection as per normal schedule
1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet reliability, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/03/2024
None
Monday 18/03/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 19/03/2024
22:00 – 00:30
Wednesday 20/03/2024
06:00 – 08:30
Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Friday 22/03/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 18/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Tuesday 19/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
Wednesday 20/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Thursday 21/03/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
Friday 22/03/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN,WAGNER, SHUBERT, HEATHER RD & BACK ROADS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00 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 22 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN,CHOPIN,WAGNER,SHUBERT, HEATHER & BACK ROADS
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30TOT 20H00 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 22 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 20H00
Friday, 15 March 2024: As previously communicated, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Saturday until 16:00, followed by Stage 1 loadshedding until 05:00 on Sunday.
The loadshedding pattern implemented on Saturday will be repeated on Sunday. This is as a result of the anticipated lower weekend demand. Eskom will provide an update for the week ahead on Sunday afternoon and will communicate should the need arise.
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
Sunday 17/03/2024
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
Sunday 17/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
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/
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF DENNEOORD 5TH AVENUE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 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 WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 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 DENNEOORD 5DE LAAN
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 20 MAART 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 WOENSDAG 27 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
The continuation of load shedding stages 2 and 3.
Issued by George Municipality, 15 March 2024
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
Sunday 17/03/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
Sunday 17/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/
Our Water Distribution team has informed us of a pipe burst on the main water pipeline that supplies water to Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, Airport, and surrounding farms.
A team has been dispatched to attend to the pipe burst, and the expected time for repairs is currently estimated to be 6 hours.
We kindly request that consumers in the affected area use water sparingly during this period and we apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of this situation.
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 18 MARCH 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
MONDAY 25 MARCH 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 DENNEOORD, CHURCH STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 18 MAART 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 MAANDAG 25 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
The team from George Municipality is currently working on an excavation on Third Street, George East. However, the work is taking longer than anticipated. We kindly request that the public remain patient while our team attends to the matter.
The water truck is still present at the location. You can find the location details below. The Expected Time of Repair for the issue is approximately two hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Water Truck Location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xa5hSxy1XBU6xBW16?g_st=iw
Issued by George Municipality, 13 March 2024
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF NELSON MANDELA BLVD.
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 19 MARCH 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 WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEEDELTE VAN NELSON MANDELA BLVD.
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 19 MARCH 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 WOENSDAG 20 MARCH 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Please be advised that the phone lines at our Outeniqua Park sports office are currently down.
For all inquiries, please send an email to Ilse Lubbe at Imlubbe@george.gov.za.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while our technicians attend to the faulty lines.
Issued George Municipality, 13 March, 07h:20
George Municipality is aware of a water pipe burst in Third Street, George East. The section of the water pipeline between Knysna Road to Mann Street had been isolated.
A water truck will be dispatched to the affected area, as repairs will only commence later due to unforeseen delays.
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Wednesday.
Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/03/2024
None
Wednesday 13/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Thursday 14/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/03/2024
None
Wednesday 13/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Thursday 14/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/
Kindly note that the following service centres will be closing at 14:00 on Wednesday the 13th of March for a compulsory monthly meeting:
• The Motor Vehicle Registration Centre- Blanco and Hibernia Street
• The Vehicle Testing Station
• The Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC)
Services at all the above traffic service centres will resume on Thursday 14th of March 2024.
George Municipality has highlighted the dangers of illegal dumping in our communities in recent weeks, but another form of illegal dumping is under the spotlight now. The dumping of litter and other items into toilets, stormwater drains, and sewer manholes causes a massive headache for the municipality. Overflowing storm water drains are generally found to be blocked by illegal materials and rubbish dumped directly into the drain causing damage and flooding down the line.
One of the main reasons for blocked drains and sewerage spills is the wrong stuff being flushed down toilets or thrown into manholes. Items that should not be flushed down toilets include baby nappies, sanitary pads and tampons, newspaper, cloth and fabric, fatty food or fat. Regular items that municipal staff have to clear from manholes include branches, tyres, rocks, mattresses and other solid items.
So not only does illegal dumping into civils drainage infrastructure led to flooding, but it can also cause this infrastructure to fail. Most recently the road surface and pavement structure of a newly built road showed signs of damage which had to be investigated and it was found that a contributing cause to the failure was the condition of the subsoil drainage. All of the stormwater structures alongside this street (see photographs) were found to be filled with illegally dumped rubbish and dirt which clogged the outlets of the subsoil drains draining into these stormwater structures.
The subsoil drains could not function to protect the road layer works from subsurface moisture, which is one of the factors leading to the premature failure of the road. Preliminary estimates indicates that the repair work could cost between R1.2-1.8 mill which would entail the reconstruction of the effected layer works, resurfacing the road as well as cleaning the subsoil drains.
The municipality appeals to communities to NOT flush unsuitable items down the toilet, and to help prevent people from throwing stuff down manholes.
• Report blocked stormwater drains and sewerage complaints to Civil Engineering Services on 044 801 9262/66 during office hours or 044 801 6300 after hours.
• Waste should be collected in refuse bags and placed for collection on your areas waste removal days.
• Builders’ rubble and waste not suitable for bags must be dropped at the municipal refuse site on the R102 (airport road).
If you can provide names, vehicle registration details or addresses of alleged perpetrators who have dumped illegally and you are willing to make a statement in this regard, please report it to Law Enforcement at 044 801 6350 or sprins@george.gov.za. You don’t need a photograph of the perpetrator, but it will strengthen the case for a warning or fine to be issued.
