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PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HOEKWIL

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

PUBLIC NOTICE: GEORGIANS BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION TO PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS

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

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 28 June 2023

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

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

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.

THE GWAIING LANDFILL SITE WILL BE STILL CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, 28 JUNE 2023

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

PLANNED WATER OUTAGE IN UNIONDALE

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

MAYOR’S NEWSLETTER FOR GEORGE HERALD OF 22 JUNE 2023

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.

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

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

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

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE 26 JUNE 2023 @15:00

Loadshedding will be implemented at Stage 3 over the evening peak periods and suspended from midnight until 16:00 until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 26/06/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 27/06/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 28/06/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 29/06/2023
None

Friday 30/06/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 26/06/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 27/06/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 28/06/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 29/06/2023
None

Friday 30/06/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Multi-journey top-ups on Smart Card much cheaper

GO GEORGE Smart Card top-up vendors all over town and in residential areas are clearly marked with branded signage.

Buy before tariff increase and save
Buying bulk is the smart choice when you top up your Smart Card with bus trips – it’s much cheaper and also more convenient. Top up before you have completely run out of trips, and do so when you’re not in a rush to get to work or school.

This is the core message conveyed by GO GEORGE in the period running up to the annual tariff increase this weekend, on Saturday 1 July 2023.

Cheaper the more you buy
From 1 July, Smart Card trips bought in bundles of 10 or more will cost R11.90 per trip and remain the best buy. Bundles of two to eight trips will cost R13.20 per trip, and single trips will cost R16. A passenger who uses the bus five days per week could save up to R180 per month by buying bundles of 10 trips and more, instead of loading one trip at a time.

Buy before tariff increase and save
Trips on the Smart Card never expire, so there is no risk of losing trips, even if you don’t travel regularly. For the same reason, it is a smart move to load more trips before the tariff increase kicks in, but passengers are advised to treat their Smart Cards as cautiously as they would treat cash, since trips on a lost or stolen card cannot be refunded.

Top up in time
Passengers are advised not to wait until they have no trips left, and to always keep at least two emergency trips on their Smart Cards. Having to top up on your way to work or school could be frustrating when the queues are long, or when vendors experience connectivity issues due to loadshedding. It would be better to top up outside of peak times, and at a time when you’re in no rush to be somewhere on time.

You can top up at any of the Smart Card kiosks and mobile kiosks, as well as 105 top-up vendors all over town. Look out for the GO GEORGE vendor signage, “TOP UP YOUR SMART CARD HERE”, or for a detailed list of all top-up vendors, visit the GO GEORGE website at www.gogeorge.org.za. Alternatively, phone the Call Centre on 0800 044 044 where agents are on duty from 05:00 until 20:00, seven days a week. Enquiries can also be e-mailed to info@gogeorge.org.za.

Multirit-aankope op Slimkaart baie goedkoper

Koop voor tariefverhoging en spaar
Om grootmaat te koop, is die slim keuse as jy jou Slimkaart met busritte aanvul – dit is baie goedkoper én boonop geriefliker. Herlaai voordat jy geen ritte oor het nie, en doen dit wanneer jy nie haastig is om by die werk of skool te kom nie.

Dit is die kernboodskap wat GO GEORGE oordra in die tydperk wat die jaarlikse tariefverhoging op 1 Julie voorafgaan.

Goedkoper hoe meer jy koop
Slimkaartritte wat in bondels van 10 of meer gekoop word, kos vanaf 1 Julie R11.90 per rit en bly die beste koop. Bondels van twee tot agt ritte sal R13.20 per rit kos, en enkelritte R16. ‘n Passasier wat die bus vyf dae per week gebruik, kan tot R180 per maand bespaar deur bondels van 10 ritte en meer te koop, in plaas daarvan om een rit op ‘n slag te laai.

Koop voor tariefverhoging en spaar
Ritte op die Slimkaart verval nooit nie, so daar is geen risiko om ritte te verloor nie, selfs al ry jy nie gereeld bus nie. Om dieselfde rede is dit ‘n slim skuif om meer ritte te laai voordat die tariefverhoging inskop. Passasiers word egter aangeraai om hul Slimkaarte so versigtig soos kontant te hanteer aangesien ritte op ‘n verlore of gesteelde kaart nie terugbetaal kan word nie.

Herlaai betyds
Passasiers word aangeraai om nie te wag totdat hulle geen ritte oor het nie, en om altyd ten minste twee noodritte op hul Slimkaarte te hou. Om op jou pad werk of skool toe te herlaai, kan frustrerend wees wanneer die rye lank is, of wanneer herlaaipunte probleme ondervind weens beurtkrag. Dit sal beter wees om buite spitstye te herlaai op ‘n tyd wanneer jy nie jaag om betyds by jou bestemming te wees nie.

Jy kan by enige van die Slimkaartkiosks en mobiele kiosks ritte koop, asook by 105 herlaaipunte regoor die stad. Wees op die uitkyk vir die “HERLAAI JOU SLIMKAART HIER”-uithangborde, besoek die GO GEORGE-webblad by www.gogeorge.org.za vir ’n volledige lys, of skakel die inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044. Agente is van 05:00 tot 20:00, sewe dae per week aan diens. Navrae kan ook per e-pos gestuur word aan info@gogeorge.org.za.

Herlaaipunte vir Slimkaartritte regoor die stad en in woonbuurte word aangedui met duidelike uithangborde.

UPDATE: PIPE BURST REPAIRS DONE SUCCESSFULLY IN UNIONDALE

UPDATE: PIPE BURST REPAIRS DONE SUCCESSFULLY IN UNIONDALE

Repairs to the water-rising mains in Le Roux Street were completed successfully. Water is currently being pumped into the water network. Please allow for 2-3 hours for the network to stabilize.

We once again wish to apologize for the inconvenience and thank the public for their patience.

Issued by George Municipality
26/06/2023 @19:00

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UPDATE: UNEXPECTED WATER OUTAGE IN UNIONDALE DUE TO A BURST

Unexpected water outage in Uniondale due to a burst on the water rising mains in Le Roux Street. Unfortunately, there are complications with the pipe repair which is causing a delay. Municipal staff are on-site and busy with the repair. Certain high-lying areas will be without water or experience low water pressure. The expected time of repairs is 2 hrs. Water trucks are dispatched and the position of water trucks will be communicated once the impact is assessed.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and request the public’s patience in this regard.

Issued by George Municipality
26June 2023 @15:45

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UNEXPECTED WATER OUTAGE IN UNIONDALE

Unexpected water outage in Uniondale due to a burst at a different location on the water rising mains in Le Roux Street. A water team was dispatched to isolate the mains. Certain high-lying areas will be without water or experience low water pressure. The expected time of repairs is 4hrs. The position of water trucks will be communicated once the impact is assessed.

Issued by George Municipality
26/06/2023 @07:40

UPDATE: WATER SUPPLY RESTORED ON THE AIRPORT MAIN WATER PIPELINE

UPDATE: WATER SUPPLY RESTORED ON THE AIRPORT MAIN WATER PIPELINE

The water supply has been restored at the Airport’s main water pipeline that supplies potable water to Herolds Bay and Oubaai areas. The Water supply interruption was caused by a pipe burst earlier today.

Issued by George Municipality
24 June 2023 @13:00

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PIPE BURST ON THE AIRPORT MAIN WATER PIPELINE: CONSUMERS URGED TO USE WATER SPARINGLY

The Water teams are attending to a pipe burst that occurred this morning at the Airport main water pipeline that supplies potable water to Herolds Bay and Oubaai areas. The estimated time of repair is 4 hours. No water truck has been dispatched. Affected consumers are requested to use water sparingly.

Issued by George Municipality
24 June 2023 @09:45