Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION OF THE DRINKABLE WATER SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
BORCHERDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, BALLOTSVIEW, CONVILLE, DORMEHLS DRIFT NORTH, GROENKLOOF, LA VALIA, LAWAAIKAMP, MARAISKAMP, KRAAIBOSCH, PARKDENE, ROSEMOOR, THEMBALETHU, AND ALSO ADJACENT AREAS

NOTICE is hereby given that work will commence on a main supply pipeline and the potable water supply may be interrupted at times during the period THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2023 TO WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2023. During this period, water will be supplied directly to the network via the Kraaibosch potable water bulk supply pipeline and bypass the main reservoirs. Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period.

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MOONTLIKE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
BORCHERDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, BALLOTSVIEW, CONVILLE, DORMEHLS DRIFT NORTH, GROENKLOOF, LA VALIA, LAWAAIKAMP, MARAISKAMP, KRAAIBOSCH, PARKDENE, ROSEMOOR, THEMBALETHU, ASOOK OMLIGGENDE AREAS

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat werk begin aan die hoof watertoevoerlyn en die gesuiwerde water toevoer dalk met tye onderbreek sal word gedurende die periode DONDERDAG 23 NOVEMBER 2023 TOT WOENSDAG 6 DESEMBER 2023. Gedurendie hierdie tydperk sal water direk aan die netwerk voorsien word via die Kraaibosch gesuiwerde water hoofpypleiding die die hoof reservoirs sal omseil word. Verbruikers word versoek om water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydperk.

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir is currently experiencing low levels, worsened by load shedding. Municipal teams are on site working to restore water to affected areas. Residents may experience intermittent low pressure and water loss.

Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to use water sparingly. The water tanker is en route and will be stationed at the Mont Fleur Estate entrance
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Issued by George Municipality, 20 Nov 2023 @11:45

Municipal Plant of the Month – Oleander: Nerium oleander. This plant threatens the ecology of river valleys which is of particular concern in our dry country. Its robustness, resistance to disease, and tolerance to adverse soil and climatic conditions make it difficult to control. It is listed as a Category 1b invader and habitat transformer and must be removed and destroyed. Any form of trade or planting is strictly prohibited. Oleander is one of the most poisonous of commonly grown garden plants. All parts of the plant are extremely toxic and lethal, and the sap is a skin irritant.

Impact: Invades watercourses in the semi-arid areas of the Little Karoo and in Gauteng. The primary invader is the pink flowered variety – clearly evident along the Nels River outside Calitzdorp and the river valleys of the Kamanassie region.

Identification: The foliage is slender, leathery dark green leaves. Overall appearance is that of a large robust shrub (up to 6 m tall) with an abundance of pink, red or white flowers. The fruits are red-brown in colour, split length-wise when ripe exposing the seeds that have tufts of hair.

Control: The plant coppices when cut back, complicating control. No specific herbicide is registered for the control of this invader weed although there are herbicides that are registered for total weed control which could be used. However, great care needs to be taken with their use to avoid damage to other species. The tufted seeds are wind and water-dispersed, therefore recognising and weeding seedlings before they become too large is the best approach. Large plants need to be removed entirely.

References: www.invasives.org.za : www.sanbi.org

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 14 November 2023
Percentage storage at newly raised dam wall height 99.28 %
Rainfall for the previous 7 days 1 mm (Measured up to and including 14 November 2023)

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF BLANCO

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BLANCO
FLOOD STREET & KLAASEN CRESCENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2023 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 THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO
FLOOD STRAAT & KLAASEN SINGEL

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 15 NOVEMBER 2023 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 DONDERDAG 16 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Sunday, 12 November 2023: Due to the shortage of generation capacity, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 12/11/2023
None

Monday 13/11/2023
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 14/11/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 15/11/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 16/11/2023,
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Friday 17/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 12/11/2023
None

Monday 13/11/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 14/11/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 15/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 16/11/2023,
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Friday 17/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

A pipe burst occurred at Wilderness Water Treatment Works. The maintenance team is on-site to attend to the situation. A large portion of Wilderness has been affected. The estimated time of repair is 1 to 2 hours.

Due to the anticipated lower weekend electricity demand and adequate emergency reserves, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday, as previously communicated. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00 on Monday. An update on the next week’s outlook will be announced on Sunday. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 10/11/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 11/11/2023
02:00 – 04:30

Sunday 12/11/2023
None

Monday 13/11/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 10/11/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 11/11/2023
None

Sunday 12/11/2023
None

Monday 13/11/2023
19:00 – 21:30

A pipe burst occurred at Wallis Street in Denneoord. The estimated time of repair is 4 to 5 hours. A tanker is stationed by the Church.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HOEKWIL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL ROAD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2023 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 15 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 14 NOVEMBER 2023 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 15 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

A pipe burst occurred at the corner of Wallis and John Street in Denneoord. The estimated time of repair is 5 to 6 hours. A Water tanker will be dispatched to the affected area from 17:00. to temporarily supply water, while the pipe burst is being repaired.

BULK ELECTRICAL RING FEED SUPPLY TO THEMBALETHU SEWER PUMP STATION No. 6

The Bulk Electrical Ring Feed Supply to Thembalethu Sewer Pump Station No. 6 should not have an impact on the residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended construction works. Construction will commence in January 2024. The estimated construction duration is 5 months.

PROJECT:
BULK ELECTRICAL RING FEED SUPPLY TO THEMBALETHU SEWER PUMP STATION No. 6

DESCRIPTION:
The Bulk Electrical Ring Feed Supply will be completed between municipal substation “SS-AFRICA ST” and Thembalethu Sewer Pump Station No. 6. The work will entail a new 11kV overhead line constructed in parallel with the existing line and it will be completed with 11kV underground cables at both ends.

PROJECT PERIOD:
January 2023 to May 2024.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 08h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays.

IMPACT:
The construction works will take place in a remote area where there should be no impact on the 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 electricity infrastructure. The area will be fully closed to the public. No pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period.

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 Adrian van Molendorff – 044 801 9351

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.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
MISSION, EAST, CHURCH, POPULIER, EPENETA JANTJIES, MEMOIR AND MEYER STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2023 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 anytime within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
MISSION, EAST, CHURCH, POPULIER, EPENETA JANTJIES, MEMOIR EN MEYER STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 10 NOVEMBER 2023 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 13 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

UPDATE: The estimated time of repair is an hour from now.

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Issued by George Municipality, 07 Nov 2023 @13:45

A big portion of Parkdene is currently experiencing an unexpected power outage. Our electricians are on site to investigate the situation. We’ll inform you of any progress made.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF ROSEMORE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF ROSEMORE
MARSH, MOOI,NIEWOUDT STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 09 NOVEMBER 2023 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 10 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE
MARSH, MOOI,NIEWOUDT STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 09 NOVEMBER 2023 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 10 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

The Civil Engineering Services (CES) Department of the George Municipality has moved its Customer Care Centre from Corner York and Market Street to its Depot which is situated at Brick Street, in the George Industrial area, with effect from 1st November 2023.

The CES Customer Centre is an existing centre which handles complaints such as water leaks, pipe bursts, sewerage, potholes, stormwater blockages, dirt roads requiring grading and streets requiring painting and signage. The Centre is operated by a team of customer service consultants equipped to handle complaints between the public/complainants and the CES’s staff members via telephone, emails, My Smart City App and walk-ins. The Customer Care Centre has extended its services to the CES main offices in the Corner of York and Market Streets, a satellite office that will handle walk-ins for complainants who prefer to come in and talk to consultants. This satellite office will be operated by one official who will liaise with the main Customer Care Centre in the Industrial area.

The relocation of the Centre aims to improve the turnaround time, operations and coordination between the Centre and the various engineers, technicians, officials, experts, and superintendents within the CES Department, as most of them are in the Industrial area.

The Customer Care Centre of the Civil Engineering Services Department can be contacted as follows:

Customer Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45 am – 4.30 pm)
Walk-in Customer Care Centre: Old Town Hall Building, Market and York Street
Director and Administration: 044 801 9354
Physical address: Old Town Hall building, Market and York Street
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 and 044 801 6300 after hours.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

Report via Smart City App:
Download the NEW My Smart City – George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the My Smart City website www.mysmart.city or Scan the QR Code which can also be found on your current municipal statement! Should you have any issues with registering please contact support@mysmart.city

The George Municipality wishes to inform the staff members and the public that speed bumps made of rubber have been installed on the Municipal parking between Progress and Victoria Streets entrances, this afternoon, 31 October 2023.

Drivers are requested to be alert and drive cautiously. The installation of the speed humps is a speed-calming measure in the Municipal Parking area to ensure safety for both motorists and pedestrians.

Percentage storage at newly raised dam wall height 100 %
Rainfall for the previous 7 days 36 mm (Measured up to and including 31 October 2023)