Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE

The power supply has been restored in Denneoord and Thembalethu. Electricians are working towards restoring Levallia.

Issued by George Municipality
17 April 2023 @19:30

Monday, 17 April 2023: Stage 6 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 and Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 daily.

George and Uniondale remain the same.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 17/04/2023
22:00 – 00:30

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

Wednesday 19/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 17/04/2023
17:00 – 21:30 **

Tuesday 18/04/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Wednesday 19/04/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore 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 Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding 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 if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

PLANNED WATER OUTAGE: WELGELEGEN – Estate

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
Welgelegen – Estate

NOTICE is hereby given that the water supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 20 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 14H00 due to maintenance on the Main Water Supply line.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 21 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 14H00.

Issued by George Municipality
17 April 2023

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BEPLANDE WATER ONDERBREKING: WELGELEGEN – Kompleks

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
Welgelegen – Kompleks

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 20 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 14H00 weens instandhouding aan die Hoofwatertoevoerlyn

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 21 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 14H00.

Uigereik deur George Municipality
17 April 2023

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF DENNEOORD, TWEERIVIEREN AND LEVALLIA

The ERT to restore power supply in parts of Denneoord and Tweerivieren and Levallia is 19:00. This ETR includes the 30-minute rotational switching on and a wait of about 30 minutes after load shedding since George’s load shedding ends at 18:30.

Issued by George Municipality
17 April 2023 @15:35

THE N2/YORK STREET OFF-RAMP REOPENED

The accident scene has been cleared and the off-ramp is open again. There was a motor vehicle accident on the N2/Pacatsodorp turn-off. The off-ramp into York Street was temporarily closed due to the accident.

Issued by George Municipality

17 April 2023 @12:30

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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON THE N2/YORK STREET TURN-OFF

Motor Vehicle Accident occurred on the N2 / Pacaltsdorp turn-off. The turn-off to York Street is closed till further notice.

Issued by George Municipality
17 April 2023 @11:20

 Stage 6 to continue until further notice

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 17/04/2023
06:00 – 10:30 **
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

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

Wednesday 19/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 16/04/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Monday 17/04/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 13:30 **
17:00 – 21:30 **

Tuesday 18/04/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Wednesday 19/04/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore 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 Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding 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 if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE, FRIDAY, 15 APRIL 2023

Following the tripping of unit 2 at Koeberg Power Station this morning, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until further notice. Eskom will publish as soon as any significant change occurs.

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 15/04/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 16/04/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 15/04/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 16/04/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 21:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore 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 Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding 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 if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE, FRIDAY, 14 APRIL 2023, 14:30

Due to lower weekend demand, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 5 from 05:00 until 16:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Sunday. Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Sunday followed by Stage 6 loadshedding until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 14/04/2023
16:00 – 20:30 **

Saturday 15/04/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 16/04/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 14/04/2023
19:00 – 23:30 **

Saturday 15/04/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 16/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore 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 Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding 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 if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

An unexpected power outage occurred in Bruce Street, Borcherds due to vandalism. Electricians are attending to the damaged equipment. ETR 16h00

Issued by George Municipality

14 April 2023 @10:35

UPDATE: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT OUTENIQUA PASS

Outeniqua Pass is open for traffic again. One lane was closed due to a motor vehicle accident that occurred this morning. A stop-and-go was in place. The road has now been cleared.

Issued by George Municipality
14/04/2023 @08:10

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT OUTENIQUA PASS

There’s a motor vehicle accident in the Outeniqua Pass one lane is closed on route to George. A stop-and-go is in place.

Issued by George Municipality
14/04/2023 @07:50

PIPE BREAK AT WELLINGTON STREET AND A WATER TRUCK DISPATCHED

There’s a pipe break at Wellington Street. A water truck will stop regularly at Mr Meat. Water has been turned off in the few affected houses. ETR is 4hrs.

Issued by George Municipality
13/04/2023
@19:25

The emergency and fire services numbers are currently out of order. The public is requested to use the following numbers for emergency calls and for fire services 074 621 8737 until further notice.

Issued by George Municipality
13/04/2023 @18:45

PLANNED WATER SUPPLY OUTAGE: VICTORIA BAY AREA AND SEA BREEZE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
Victoria Bay beach area and Sea Breeze

NOTICE is hereby given that water supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 18 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 14H00 due to maintenance on the Main Water Supply line

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 14H00.

Issued by George Municipality
13 April 2023

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BEPLANDE WATER ONDERBREKING: VICTORIABAAI STRAND GEBIED EN SEA BREEZE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
Victoriabaai strand gebied en Sea Breeze

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 18 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 14H00 weens instandhouding aan die Hoofwatertoevoerlyn.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 19 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 14H00.

Uitegereik deur George Munisipalitiet
13 April 2023

POWER OUTAGE IN LEVALLIA AND SURROUNDS

Levallia and surround are experiencing an unplanned power outage caused by cable joint failure attributed to load shedding power interruptions. The site has been excavated, and ETR for repairs 15:30 today.

Issued by George Municipality
13 April 2023 @09:55

Following a breakdown of a generation unit at Medupi Power Station, Stage 6 loadshedding will continue until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 13/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 13/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Due to a shortage of generation capacity, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Thursday. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00 on Thursday.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 12/04/2023
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 13/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 12/04/2023
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 13/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Unplanned power outage in Levallia. Electricians are on site to investigate.

Issued by George Mun
12/4/2023 @14:40

Earlier this morning we reported an unplanned power outage in parts of Rosemoor due to a medium-voltage cable fault. Our electrotechnical Services team conducted a test to identify the location of the fault. The latest information indicates that a fault has been identified and has now been isolated. The power will be restored at the end of the current load-shedding slot (10:00 – 14:30).

Issued George Municipality
12 April 2023 @13:00

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 Due to higher than anticipated demand, Stage 5 loadshedding continued from 05:00 until further notice. Eskom will provide an update later this afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 12/04/2023
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 13/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 12/04/2023
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 13/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 14/04/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30