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UPDATE: PIPE REPAIRED NEAR EBB & FLOW WATER TREATMENT WORKS

UPDATE: PIPE REPAIRED NEAR EBB & FLOW WATER TREATMENT WORKS
Issued by George Municipality, 6 May 2023 @21:20

The pipe burst has been repaired and the water team is busy flushing the water. Affected Streets were Anchorage Lane, 10th Avenue, Southside and nearby streets. Water trucks that were dispatched on Southside Street and at Spar Supermark in Wilderness have been withdrawn.

 

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED WATER OUTAGE NEAR EBB & FLOW WATER TREATMENT WORKS
Issued by George Municipality, 6 May 2023 @18:25

Earlier this evening we ported a water pipe failure near Ebb & Flow water treatment works in Wilderness. Affected areas are Anchorage Lane, 10th Ave and Southside St. Nearby streets may also be affected. Standby teams are busy with repairs. The estimated time of repair is 6 hours. One (1) water truck is stationed on Southside Street and the other one is parked at Spar Supermark in Wilderness.

 

UNEXPECTED WATER OUTAGE NEAR EBB & FLOW WATER TREATMENT WORKS
Issued by George Municipality, 6 May 2023 @17:10

Water Pipe Failure near Ebb & Flow water treatment works in Wilderness. Areas affected known at this stage include Anchorage Lane, 10th Ave and Southside St. Nearby streets may also be affected. Standby teams are on their way to assess the situation. Update to follow as more information is gathered.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE 6 MAY 2023 @14:45

<<<Saturday, 6 May 2023: Due to a shortage of generating capacity, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented until further notice. This is necessary following the failure of five generating units; three from Medupi Power Station and two from Duvha Power Station. Three of these units have since been returned to service today. However, Eskom has had to rely extensively on emergency reserves which now need to be replenished before Monday. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as any significant changes occur. (Eskom)>>>>

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/05/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
04:00 – 08:30 **
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 08/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 16:30 **
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
07:00 – 11:30 **
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 08/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 01:30

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE, 6 MAY 2023

06 May 2023: Due to the further breakdown of a generating unit in the early hours of the morning, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 this morning until 16:00 (previously Stage 3 loadshedding communicated).

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 08/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 08/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 01:30

PUBLIC NOTICE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT UNIONDALE AND HAARLEM

The community of Haarlem and Uniondale is hereby invited by the Service Delivery Personnel of the George Municipality, to attend an open day that will take place as follows:

Uniondale:
Date: Tuesday, 9th of May 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Uniondale Town Hall

Haarlem:
Date: Thursday, 11th of May 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Haarlem Community Hall

All the different service sections within Service Delivery will be available to attend to any queries, such as Town Planning and Building Control, which will focus on Building Plans, Sub-division, Rezoning and Finance regarding subsidies and accounts.

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the following number on (044) 752 1024.

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: GEMEENSKAPSUITREIK PROGRAM BY UNIONDALE EN HAARLEM

Die gemeenskap van Haarlem en Uniondale word uitgenooi om ‘n ope dag by te woon wat geskiet gedurende Mei 2023.

Uniondale:
Datum: Dinsdag, 9de of Mei 2023
Tyd: 10:00 vm
Plek: Uniondale Stadsaal

Haarlem:
Datum: Donderdag, 11de of Mei 2023
Tyd: 11:00 vm
Plek: Haarlem Gemeenskapsaal

Verskeie diensafdelings soos byvoorbeeld Stadsbeplanning en Boubeheer sal bywoon en fokus op Bouplanne, Onderverdelings, Hersonerings, en Finansies sal beskikbaar wees vir enige navrae.

Vir navrae kontak asseblief die volgende nommer op (044) 752 1024.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE, 5 May 2023 @16:00

Loadshedding will be reduced to Stages 3 and 4 over the weekend.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/05/2023
20:00 – 00:30 **

Saturday 06/05/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 08/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30 **

Saturday 06/05/2023
01:00 – 03:00 **
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 07/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 08/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 01:30

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF VAN MODDERIVIER

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF VAN MODDERIVIER

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF VAN MODDERIVIER
STRAWBERRY & HAYGROVE FARMS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H45 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on THURSDAY 11 MAY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H45.

Issued by George Municipality
5 May 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN MODDERIVIER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN MODDERIVIER
STRAWBERRY & HAYGROVE PLASE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 10 MEI 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H45 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 11 MEI 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H45.

Uigereik deur George Minisipaliteit
5 Mei 2023

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF GEORGE

Issued by George Municipality, 4 May 2023 @18:45

The George Municipality is receiving complaints of unexpected power outages in parts of George. On initial investigation, it appears that the 66kV Eskom sub-station in the Southern Cape has tripped. Eskom has been informed to investigate. Some of the areas that have already been reported to have been affected are parts of George, Thembalethu, Pacaltsdorp, Kleinkrantz, Wilderness and as far as Mossel Bay, Sedgefield, Woodville and Karatera. Eskom has subsequently restored power supply and the George Municipality is busy restoring supply in its areas.

JUNIOR CITY COUNCIL OPENS ITS HEART TO BABIES

The New Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) project is one that the Junior City Council has been running since 2022. Beanies, jackets, and booties are knitted and then donated to the George Hospital. These clothes are used for babies in the hospital that are premature and in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Tuesday 2 May 2023 was the first drop-off for 2023! Glenwood, as well as York High’s knitting club, contributed immensely, and two members of York High were present at the drop-off.

Ends.

A PIPE BURST ON BOTHA STREET WATER TRUCK ARRANGED

A PIPE BURST ON BOTHA STREET WATER TRUCK ARRANGED

A pipe burst occurred on Botha Street, George East also affects a portion of Mann Street. A water truck has been arranged to supply drinking water while the repairs are underway. The estimated time of repair is 3 hours.

Issued by George Municipality
04/05/2023 @08:55

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: 3 MAY 2023

Stage 6 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon unt il 05:00 on Thursday. Thereafter, various stages of load-shedding will be implemented.

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 03/05/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 04/05/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 05/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 03/05/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 04/05/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Friday 05/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 03:30 **

A CALL TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO ACT AND CLEAR PAMPAS GRASS

The George Municipality would like to urge private landowners to act and clear Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas grass which is invading the George Area. George Municipality is currently clearing the Pampas grass on Municipal property in line with its Alien Vegetation Management Plan. The Pampas grass has become inundated around the industrial areas, along the highways, local dams, and factory areas.

The George Municipality has given notices to Transnet to clear the Pampas grass on their land and they have made the commitment to act as soon as possible. The pampas grass seeds can be dispersed by wind and human activities. Pampas grass can germinate quickly after they flower causing them to spread rapidly.

It would be advisable to get rid of the grass in its early growth stage before it flowers and produce seeds which can be easily dispersed by wind. The methods that can be used to remove pampas grass include digging, burning, and using herbicides.

The process of eradicating pampas grass is not a one-size-fits-all, but it is important to note that the most effective way to remove pampas grass is to use both the physical and chemical methods simultaneously. Private landowners can contact the George Municipality Parks and Recreation Department for details on registered and approved herbicides for the control of Pampas grass.

To contact the Parks and Recreation division for enquiries place visit the offices as follows:
Parks and Recreation
82 Meade Street, George
044 802 2900
parks@george.gov.za (all complaints via this address)

ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS MEET TO DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN GEORGE

The Planning and Environment Section of the George Municipality’s Directorate for Human Settlements, Planning and Development and Property Management recently hosted the George Environmental Management Stakeholders Forum on a virtual platform to discuss topical issues in the environmental sector that affects George. This engagement was the first of what the Directorate intends to host as bi-annual engagements aimed at sharing knowledge, creating awareness, and keeping participants abreast of planned projects, investigations and challenges relevant to the environmental sector.

According to Delia Power, Deputy Director for Planning and Environment in the George Municipality the stakeholders’ forum which took place on the 27th of March 2023 was well attended by a spectrum of environmentalists and related stakeholders from George and surrounds. Participants were informed of the quarterly municipal outreach engagements held between the Municipality and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP) whose mandate is to “enable a resilient, sustainable, quality and inclusive living environment for all”. The Municipality thanks DEA&DP for their attendance and participation in this engagement, wherein a summary of its policies, interventions, and projects that impacts the George Municipal Area was shared.

The George Municipal Planning and Development team led a presentation on the amended Municipal Spatial Development Framework, a core component of the Integrated Development Plan. Delia says that City’s MSDF is to Develop George as a resilient, regional development anchor of excellence for prosperity, inclusive and smart growth. It furthermore comprises six key themes which are: Infrastructure, Economic Growth, Growth Management, Integrated Housing, Natural assets & resilience, and Heritage.

The highlights of the discussion during the forum meeting focussed on the mechanism applied to ensure environmental sustainability in everyday planning and development practices, a task which becomes increasingly difficult as our community and economy grow. With many newcomers to our area, it is essential that environmental awareness is raised and strategies to protect natural resources and improve resilience are embedded in our legislation. To this end, the link between the MSDF and Zoning Scheme By-Law was explained.

The Municipality shared information on operating instruments and programmes being applied and undertaken in our day-to-day operations and included:
• An overview of the OSCA/E Portal which was launched in 2022 to promote ease of doing business and enable applicants to track their applications. Environmental practitioners were advised that all applications are now being processed via this portal and are encouraged to report any challenges experienced as the system is constantly being improved to ensure its efficiency.
• An overview of new environmental layers added to the Municipal Geographical Information Systems (GIS), which may be accessed under the Public Viewer tab of the municipal GIS portal. Participants were made aware that these resources are applied by decision-makers over the course of deciding on new applications.
• The Directorate for Community Services outlined the municipality’s alien clearing programme and the principles related to the Adopt-a-spot Policy and shared information relating to coastal management practices.
• Participants were informed of efforts to conserve threatened vegetation through approved offsets, management of conservation areas and proposed development of environmental management plans for riverine areas.

Progress relating to the development of Protected Area Management Plans for the Katriver, Van Kervel and Fort Koppie local conservation areas was shared by the service provider and the initiative was well received by CapeNature. The next engagement will be held in the next semester where more participants will be added to the list of speakers and continued updates will be provided on the progress of projects and investigations undertaken by the respective sector departments of the municipality. The municipality thanks each of the participants for their contribution to the meeting and looks forward to forging sound partnerships with practitioners and stakeholders in the environmental sector.

ENDS.

PUBLIC NOTICE: ABSA Bank Clients Take Note!

PUBLIC NOTICE: ABSA Bank Clients Take Note!
Issued George Municipality, 2 May 2023 for immediate release

Please note that ABSA Bank clients may experience issues with payment to George Municipality via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).

ABSA Bank has recently corrected/updated their Public Recipients, therefore all ABSA account holders need to update their beneficiary status for George Municipality.

Please follow these steps to update George Municipality as a beneficiary:
1) Delete your current George Municipality beneficiary.
2) Create a new George Municipality beneficiary:
• by selecting “PAY A Bill (Absa listed beneficiary)” ,
• search for George Municipality as Institution name and click select,
• continue with filling in required information until transaction is complete.

Should you require assistance updating George Municipality as a beneficiary, please contact our offices (044) 801 9111.

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: ABSA Bank-kliënte neem kennis!
Uitgereik George Munisipaliteit, 2 Mei 2023 vir onmiddellike vrylating

Let asseblief daarop dat ABSA Bank-kliënte probleme ondervind met betaling aan George Munisipaliteit via EFT (Elektroniese Fondsoordrag).

ABSA Bank het onlangs hul Openbare Ontvangers reggestel/bygewerk, daarom moet alle ABSA-rekeninghouers hul begunstigde status vir George Munisipaliteit opdateeer.

Volg asb hierdie stappe om George-munisipaliteit as begunstigde op hoogte te hou:

1) Skrap jou huidige George Munisipaliteit begunstigde.
2) Skep ‘n nuwe George Munisipaliteit begunstigde:
• deur “PAY A Bill (ABSA genoteerde begunstigde)” te kies,
• soek vir George Munisipaliteit as Instelling se naam en selekteer,
• gaan voort met die invul van vereiste inligting totdat die transaksie voltooi is.

Indien u enige hulp benodig met die opdatering van George Munisipaliteit as begunstigde, kontak gerus ons kantore (044) 801 9111.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
TIEN MYL LAAN

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 04 MAY 2023 FROM 14H00 TO 18H00 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 05 MAY 2023 FROM 14H00 TO 18H00.

Issued by George Municipality, 22 May 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS HOOGTE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS HOOGTE
TIEN MYL LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDEGAG 04 MEI 2023 VANAF 14H00 TOT 18H00 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 05 MEI 2023 VANAF 14H00 TOT 18H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 22 May 2022

POWER OUTAGE ON 8TH AVENUE IN WILDERNESS

POWER OUTAGE ON 8TH AVENUE IN WILDERNESS
Issued by George Municipality, 2 May 2023, 11:30

There is a power outage at Wilderness 8th Avenue, due to blown termination. Repair works entail, clearing vegetation, MV joint and termination. The estimated time of repair is 16:00.

UPDATE Extended Power Outage due to Vandalism and Theft

28 April @ 17h30, issued George Municipality

The following streets are affected by the continuing emergency repairs at Lavalia M24 Minisub:

Kaktus, Kapokblom, Kalosie, Portion Park, Portion Kalkontjie, Kanna, Kokerboom, Krismisroos, Karmelia, Katjiepiering and Kosmos Streets

Power could not be restored at 16:00 as previously communicated.

While reinstating electrical services. A design change had to be implemented to reinstate the electrical supply to meet occupational Health & Safety compliance.

The design change required the team to replace Medium Voltage (MV) underground bundle with MV underground cable. Therefore, an additional 5 hrs to the work. The new Estimated time for completion of repairs 22h00.