UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY IN BORCHERDS
Operational teams located a saddle leakage on the main water pipeline in De Beer Street, Borcherds. This section of the pipeline was isolated to perform the required repairs.
The estimated time of repair is approximately 2 hours. A water truck will be stationed in the vicinity of De Beer Street.
Issued by George Municipality
30 June 2023 @18:15
From 03 to 07 July, the City of George is host to the U18 Craven Week, taking place at Outeniqua Park stadium. This prestigious SA Rugby schoolboy’s tournament is regarded as an avenue into the sport on a professional level.
George is the proud host city of the U18 Craven Week 2023 tournament, which last took place in the city in 1999, in celebration of Outeniqua High School’s centenary.
While all of the teams will be enthusiastically received by the city, happy to have an influx of visitors, locals will of course be especially cheering on our very own SWD Eagles. Follow the SWD Eagles updates on their website and social media pages.
Tickets are available at the stadium gate and from Ticketpro online:
• Adults R50
• Scholars R20
• Parking R20 (Available at Heatherlands High)
• Week Pass R200 (Ticketpro)
Rugby enthusiasts can get in on the action with gates opening from 08:00 on Monday to Thursday, and at 07:00 on Saturday. See the fixtures and times below:
POWER OUTAGE AT ZONE 1, THEMBALETHU, DUE TO VANDALISM
Portion Zone 1, Africa Skills and Themba Pumpstation no. 4 will be off due to bundle failure and theft and vandalism on the ring. (11kV cable cut)
The contractor will assist, and excavations to start in the next 20min.
Issued by George Municipality
30 June 2023 @11:45
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY IN LOERIE PARK
A Pipe burst occurred at
AJ Werth Street in Loerie Park. The estimated time of repair is 5 hours. A Water truck is being dispatched to the area to temporarily supply water while the repairs are continuing.
Issued by George Municipality
30 June 2023 @07:00
UPDATE: REIGERPARK’S POWER SUPPLY IS TO BE FULLY RESTORED TONIGHT AT 20:00
Reigerpark has been experiencing unplanned power outages since yesterday. Power supply was restored in most areas yesterday with only a few houses that were still off. A Contractor was sourced to continue with the repairs of the MV cable fault today. The Estimated time of repairs is 20:00 tonight.
Issued by George Municipality
29 June 2023 @14:55
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HOEKWIL
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL VALLY STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 06 JULY 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 07 JULY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL VALLEY STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 06 JULIE 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 07 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
Uigereik deur George Municipality
29 Junie 2023
George Municipality appeals to Georgians to become a part of the solution of People living on the Streets by rather giving donations to organisations such as the George Night Shelter or Kidstop than giving money or handouts to adults or children begging at streets intersections, as this has increasingly become a concern.
According to Estelle Fredericks from the Municipality Social Development department, there has been an increase in new arrivals of People living on the streets which is being exacerbated by the current economic situation. She said that giving such people money or handouts on the streets will only encourage them to keep living on the streets and has negative long-term effects.
The PLOTS (People Living on The Streets) forum was established in 2018 by George Municipality to holistically address the many factors associated with homeless people. The forum includes representatives from George Municipal Social Development Services, the South African Police Service (SAPS), Kid Stop (focuses on children living on the Streets), People Against Substance Abuse (PASA), Smoking & Alcohol Harms Alleviation & Rehabilitation Association (SAHARA), Christian Rehabilitation Ministries to the Homeless of George (Cremhog) and the National Departments of Social Development and Health.
The PLOTS Forum aims to eradicate the issue of homelessness. Night outreaches take place to quantify the number of persons currently living on the streets. These surveys also serve as a tool to identify the needs of the individuals and assess how they can be assisted going forward.
George Municipality continues to provide clothing and toiletries to persons living on the street. The toiletries include soap, facecloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, roll-on and sanitary pads. The municipality maintains a clothing bank where residents of George donate clothing for this purpose. Many of the homeless ask for clothing or toiletries to be presentable and a register is kept for this purpose. It would assist the Municipality if more residents could donate clothing and toiletries as no funding is available for this purpose.
The Municipal Social Development division runs a job seekers programme where we motivate the homeless to seek jobs, even if it is in the informal market. The department assists with drawing up CVs and registering the homeless on the EPWP database for job opportunities. Through other stakeholders, reunification services are also planned for those individuals who indicate that they want to reunite with their families. The issue of homelessness is a vast challenge and assistance from all spheres is needed to address the issue properly.
Living on the streets is not a crime; therefore, these people cannot be arrested or moved without their consent. Our Social Development and Law Enforcement department’s mandate is limited as the bulk of the functions to assist people living on the streets fall under SAPS and the National Department of Social Development.
George Residents, Business Owners and organisations, who want to help the homeless and /or submit innovative ideas on how to help the homeless, are invited to join the PLOTS monthly meeting. You can contact Estelle Fredericks on 044 802 2000, ext. 2015 during office hours for more information.
The public may also contact these organisations: Freddy Trout, PASA (People Against Substance Abuse) at 068 487 4848, Jonathan Gelderbloem, YFC Kidstop at 044 874 2624/044 875 1794, Department of Social Services at 044 814 1920 or Andre Olivier from Cremhog on andre.olivier1962@gmail.com
EYE TEST SYSTEMS ARE TEMPORARILY DOWN AT THE PACALTSDORP LICENSING CENTRE
Please note that all the LEU eye test systems are all down at the Licensing Department in Pacaltsdorp. No renewals or applications can be done at this stage. A national call has been logged to resolve the problem.
Issued by George Municipality
29 June 2023 @09:15
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until midnight, as previously communicated. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Thursday.
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 28/06/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 29/06/2023
08:00 – 10:30
Friday 30/06/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 28/06/2023
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 29/06/2023
11:00 – 13:30
Friday 30/06/2023
19:00 – 21:30
UPDATE: POWER OUTAGES IN REIGERPARK AND SEVEN PASSES
Most power is restored, but only a few houses are still off. The Contractor is only available tomorrow to repair the Medium Volt cable fault. Power has been fully restored in Seven Passes and surrounding areas.
Issued by George Municipality
28 June 2023 @17:15
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POWER OUTAGES IN REIGERPARK AND SEVEN PASSES
Reigerpark is experiencing an unexpected power outage. Electricians are out to investigate. Seven Passes is still experiencing power outages and will be off till 15:45, as there are more conductor damages.
Issued by George Municipality
28 June 2023 @14:30
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF VICTORIA HEIGHTS
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
VICTORIA BAY PORTION OF VICTORIA BAY HEIGHTS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 30 JUNE 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 MONDAY 03 JULY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
Issued by George Municipality
28 June 2023
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PLANNED ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN VICTORIABAAI HOOGTE
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
VICTORIABAAI GEDEELTE VAN VICTORIABAAI HOOGTE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 30 JUNIE 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 03 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
There is a pipe burst in Ranger Street, Borcherds. A water truck is stationed at Ranger Street to supply water while the pipe burst is being attended to. The estimated time of repairs is 4hrs.
THE GWAIING LANDFILL SITE WILL BE STILL CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, 28 JUNE 2023
The Gwaiing Landfill Site was closed yesterday (Tuesday, 27 June 2023), due to bad weather conditions. Since bad weather conditions persist, the closure of the landfill site is continuing until further notice. The following materials will be allowed at the site, building rubble and Topsoil.
Issued by George Municipality
28 June 2023 @09:20
The power supply has been restored in Wilderness Heights.
Issued by George Municipality
28 June 2023 @14:10
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Wilderness Heights is off due to a huge tree that fell. ETR can only be provided once the tree is cleared.
PLANNED WATER OUTAGE IN UNIONDALE
Repair of the pipe break on Klip Street is delayed due to bad weather. Residents will have water tonight. Municipal staff will undertake repairs tomorrow morning and a water truck will provide water to affected areas.
Issued by George Municipality
27 June 2023 @20:00
UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU
Issued by George Municipality, 27/06/2023 @16:55
Unplanned outage in Thembalethu. Electrician is on site to investigate.
Ald Leon van Wyk, Executive Mayor of George
The municipality has recently communicated about the progress we have been making to erect 30 high mast lights in various areas across George. These lights will address inadequate lighting in high-density areas where there are high risks associated with safety at night as well as possible criminal activity that occurs under cover of darkness.
Installations are taking place in Thembalethu where 18 lights are being erected with Parkdene receiving five, Lawaaikamp four and Borcherds three. The lights are designed to each provide lighting covering a radius of 50-60 metres that will result in an area of roughly one hectare being covered by each light. A combination of grant and municipal funding amounting to R19 million is being utilised.
This lighting will provide additional safety for our citizens, some of whom live in informal settlements in these areas. Many of our informal dwellings do not have access to electricity. Often electrical connections are made illegally which are dangerous and unsafe. During periods of loadshedding, personal safety and security risks increase dramatically for these vulnerable citizens. Under cover of darkness, incidents of cable theft also increase.
The municipality has been undertaking projects to provide electricity to informal settlements in terms of priority criteria approved by the Council within budget constraints. This is a costly exercise that includes the installation of pre-paid meters. A pilot project is being undertaken to explore the use of solar PV panels to provide power to small clusters of dwellings. If this is successful, it will enable a more rapid roll-out.
It is expected that additional high mast lights will be erected shortly in other areas as part of a corporate social responsibility project. In some areas, criminal elements regularly embark on vandalism of street lighting and damage to electrical kiosks which go unreported. It is critical that our citizens take ownership of the efforts to improve services and collectively work together towards combatting and reporting incidents of illegal dumping, cable theft, and protecting essential infrastructure against theft and vandalism for the greater good of the community. Churches, schools and other community groups could all assist in these efforts.
The recent stormy weather has kept many of our municipal staff very busy in clearing, cleaning and maintenance operations as a result of damage caused by high winds and the heavy rains. In addition, there have been vehicle accidents and damage caused to infrastructure by contractors. There have been power outages caused by more than 100 trees falling on powerlines in forested areas. This clearing and repair operation in the Witfontein area was no doubt difficult and dangerous. We thank and applaud the work of the disaster, technical, community safety, cleaning and repair teams as they have quickly restored services.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 100,35
Rainfall for the previous 7 days 45.4mm (Measured up to and including 26 June 2023)
The cooperation of all municipal water users is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/
Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Electricians are attending to an unplanned power outage affecting Heather Park, Heatherlands, Blanco, Golden Valley, Golf Park, Kings George, Earls Court, Modderrivier, and Geelhoutboom. There was a flash at Heather Park 66kV substation. The electricians are attending to the incident to assess the nature and extent of the damage.
Issued by George Municipality
26 June 2023 @21:05
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Unplanned outage Heather Park, Blanco and surrounding areas. Electrician on his way to investigate.
Issued by George Municipality
26/06/2023 @20:30