LOW PRESSURES AND NO WATER IN UNIONDALE
Some parts of Uniondale may experience low pressures and no water due to unplanned maintenance on the town’s raw water supply pipeline. Water trucks will roam the areas affected. We will confirm the progress and time of repairs.
This is due to Fish stuck in the raw water line between the town’s raw water storage dam and the water treatment facility.
Issued by GeorgeMunicipality
9/1/2023 @18:30
LIFEGUARDS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU
LIFEGUARDS’ OPERATION DAYS AND TIMES AT THE GEORGE BEACHES
The George Municipality has employed lifeguards at municipal blue flag beaches at Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, and the Wilderness Main beach until 30 January 2023, from 7 am-7 pm. Whereas at the Gwaing beach, Wilderness Steps and, Lientjiesklip lifeguards will be deployed for limited hours on Saturdays and Sundays and Public holidays from 9 am to 5 pm as of this weekend, 14 January 2023.
From 1 February to 02 May 2023, lifeguards will be on duty only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, between 9 am – 5 pm, with an option to extend the hours on good weather days at the Blue Flag beaches (Victoria Bay, Herolds Bay and Wilderness Main beach).
As of 3 May 2023, until 1 December 2023, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.
BEACHES AND SWIMMING POOL THAT FALL UNDER THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY’S JURISDICTION
Wilderness Main Beach
Wilderness Lagoon
Wilderness Steps
Wilderness Lientjiesklip
Victoria Bay Beach
Gwaing River Mouth
Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool
Conville Municipal swimming pool
Uniondale Municipal swimming pool
ESSENTIAL PHONE NUMBERS TO KEEP CLOSE THIS SUMMER
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 23 at Wilderness Beach supports the municipality. The NSRI can be reached on 082 990 5955.
George Fire Department FIRE 044 803 6311
George Municipality AFTER HOURS 044 803 6300
HOW CAN PEOPLE KEEP THEMSELVES SAFE AND PROTECTED ON THE BEACH AND IN THE WATER?
LEARN TO SWIM:
Learning to swim is the best defence against drowning. Teach children to swim at an early age. Children who are not taught when they are very young tend to avoid swim instruction as they age, probably due to embarrassment. Swimming instruction is a crucial step in protecting children from injury or death.
SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD:
Statistics show that the chance of drowning at a beach without lifeguard protection is almost five times greater than drowning at a beach with lifeguards.
SWIM WITH A BUDDY:
Many drownings involve single swimmers. When you swim with a buddy if one of you has a problem the other may be able to help, including signalling for assistance from others. At least have someone onshore watching you.
CHECK WITH THE LIFEGUARDS:
Lifeguards work continually to identify hazards that might affect you. They can advise you on the safest place to swim, as well as places to avoid. They want you to have a safe day. Talk to them when you first arrive at the beach and ask them for their advice.
USE SUNSCREEN AND DRINK WATER:
Everyone loves a sunny day, but exposure to the sun affects your body. Without sunscreen, you can be seriously burned. The sun’s rays can also cause life-long skin damage and skin cancer. To protect yourself always choose “broad spectrum” sunscreen rated from 15 to 50 SPF, or clothing that covers your skin, and reapply sunscreen regularly throughout the day. The sun can also dehydrate you quickly. Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, which contributes to dehydration. Lifeguards treat people for heat exhaustion and heat stroke from time to time. If you feel ill, be sure to contact a lifeguard.
OBEY POSTED SIGNS AND FLAGS:
It sometimes seems as though there are too many signs, but the ones at the beach are intended to help keep you safe and inform you about local regulations. Read the signs when you first arrive and please follow their direction. Flags may be flown by lifeguards to advise of hazards and regulations that change from time to time. You can usually find informational signs explaining the flags’ meaning or just ask the lifeguard.
KEEP THE BEACH AND WATER CLEAN:
Nobody likes to see the beach or water littered with trash. Even in places where beach cleaning services pick up trash daily, it may linger on the beach for hours, causing an unsightly mess and threatening the health of birds and animals. Broken glass also holds a great risk of injury to beach users. Do your part. Pick up after yourself and even others. Everyone will appreciate you for it.
LEARN RIP CURRENT SAFETY:
80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by rip currents. These currents are formed by surf and gravity because once surf pushes water up the slope of the beach, gravity pulls it back. This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore. Some people mistakenly call this an undertow, but there is no undercurrent, just an offshore current. If you are caught in a rip current, don’t fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will bring you to safety.
ENTER WATER FEET FIRST:
Serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom. Bodysurfing can result in a serious neck injury when the swimmer’s neck strikes the bottom. Check for depth and obstructions before diving, then go in feet first the first time; and use caution while bodysurfing, always extending a hand ahead of you. Be careful even at the swimming pool.
WEAR A LIFE JACKET:
When on Watercrafts: Some 80% of fatalities associated with boating accidents are from drowning. Most involve people who never expected to end up in the water but fell overboard or ended up in the water when the boat sank. Children are particularly at risk and should wear life jackets whenever they are aboard boats.
The lifeguards are available at the Conville and Uniondale pools until 02 May 2023, as per the following swimming pool operating hours.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE TO BE ADHERED TO:
THE TARIFFS FOR ENTRY INTO BOTH CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE SWIMMING POOLS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Non-Sporting events:
SPORTING EVENTS:
Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:
FOR ENQUIRIES/BOOKINGS: CONVILLE SWIMMING POOL
Tel: 044 801 9488
Contact persons:
Mr G de Villiers Email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za – Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
Mr R Swart Email rswart@george.gov.za
Ms S Velembo Email svelembo@george.gov.za
FOR ENQUIRIES/BOOKINGS: UNIONDALE SWIMMING POOL
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)
Issued by George Municipality
9 January 2023
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN PACALTSDORP TO BE DONE ON AN ALTERNATE DATE
The planned power outage for a portion of Pacaltsdorp for today, 6 January 2023 has been moved to the alternative date of Monday, 9 January 2023.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS
The purpose of the planned power outage is to do 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.
Issued by George Municipality
6 Jan 2023
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 06 JANUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 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 Monday 09 JANUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
Issued by George Municipality
4 Jan 2023
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL , PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 06 JANUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 MAANDAG 09 JANUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
Uitgereik deur George Municipality
4 Jan 2023
George Municipality continues to strictly enforce the NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED campaign on its beaches and this includes public spaces such as parks, parking lots, inside vehicles parked in public areas etc.
As of 3 January 2023, a total of 282 litres of alcohol have been confiscated from beaches in the George precinct, since 10 December 2022. It is noted with concern that a high amount of alcohol was still confiscated despite an extensive public awareness process and the Bylaws that are in place. We do, however, thank most residents and visitors who have taken heed of the ban and enjoyed their beach days alcohol-free.
All confiscated alcohol is recorded in a ledger and kept at a municipal storeroom before being handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for destruction. The confiscation notice serves as proof for the offender of the alcoholic beverages that have been removed. The carbon copies of the confiscation notice serve as the municipalities record for administrative and control purposes when the final handover is done to SAPS. No confiscated alcohol will be returned, once it has been confiscated.
The George law enforcement officers continue to be assisted by 30 Beach Monitors who have focused on beach patrols and bag checks. Neighbourhood Watches, Community Police Forums, as well as SAPS, continue to work closely with the Municipality around Community Safety. All our Beach Monitors are clearly identifiable, whether by reflector jackets or reflector bands and carry identification cards. The municipality encourages all beachgoers to assist our officials in ensuring that their day at the beach is a safe and pleasant experience.
The carrying of and consumption of any type of liquor is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality which includes Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp, Victoria Bay, Wilderness Main, Lagoon, Steps and Leentjiesklip areas.
Our officials will continuously search and confiscate alcohol for the entire period of the festive season and towards the end of the summer. For any further information or complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (7.45 am-4.30 pm) or 044 801 6300 (a/h)(standby team for bylaw-related emergencies only).
The public can email sprins@george.gov.za with complaints or related matters.
The physical address of the Law Enforcement Office is 25B Cathedral Street.
Please watch confiscated alcohol at the Municipality’s store: https://youtu.be/ObXW60Y8IjU
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PUBLIC NOTICE: REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR ACCOUNT VIA EMAIL
Did you know that more than 26 000 ratepayers in the George Municipal area are enjoying receiving their Municipal accounts via e-mail?
Receiving municipal accounts via e-mail comes with the benefits such as instantaneous and seamless delivery of your municipal account, and keeping access to your account without the risk of losing the copy when needed as it is easier to save it and keep track of your account.
You can also enjoy this service by updating your information and supplying us with your e-mail address on the supplied registration form.
As of 31 January 2023, the George Municipality will no longer send out printed accounts by post but a copy can be printed at the cash hall of the Municipality’s main building situated at 71 York Street or Area Offices in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN as well as Thembalethu and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres on request.
To ensure that you continue to receive your municipal account statement, please register to receive your Municipal account via email.
The registration form is also available on all Municipal pay offices, area offices and the George Municipality’s website at this link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/
Once completed, please return the form to the same office that you have received it from or email it to: accounts@george.gov.za
Issued by George Municipality
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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: REGISTREER OM JOU REKENING VIA E-POS TE ONTVANG
Het jy geweet dat meer as 26 000 belastingbetalers in die George Munisipale gebied geniet om hul Munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang?
Om munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang kom met die voordele soos onmiddellike en foutlose aflewering van jou munisipale rekening, en om toegang tot jou rekening te behou sonder die risiko om die kopie te verloor wanneer dit nodig is, aangesien dit makliker is om dit te stoor en tred te hou met jou rekening.
Jy kan ook hierdie diens geniet deur jou inligting op te dateer en jou e-posadres op die verskafde registrasievorm aan ons te verskaf.
Vanaf 31 Januarie 2023 sal die George-munisipaliteit nie meer gedrukte rekeninge per pos uitstuur nie, maar ‘n afskrif kan gedruk word by die kontantsaal van die Munisipaliteit se hoofgebou geleë te Yorkstraat 71 of Areakantore in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN asook Thembalethu en Waboomskraal Thusong Sentrums op aanvraag.
Om te verseker dat jy voortgaan om jou munisipale rekeningstaat te ontvang, registreer asseblief om jou munisipale rekening per e-pos te ontvang.
Die registrasievorm is ook beskikbaarop by alle Munisipale betaalkantore, areakantore en op die George Munisipaliteit se webwerf by hierdie skakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on -e-pos/
Sodra dit voltooi is, stuur asseblief die vorm terug na dieselfde kantoor vanwaar jy dit ontvang het of e-pos dit na: accounts@george.gov.za
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
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ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: BHALISA UKUZE UFUMANE I-AKHAWUNTI YAKHO NGE-IMEYILI
Ubusazi na ukuba ngaphezulu kwama-26 000 abahlawuli berhafu kummandla kaMasipala waseGeorge bonwabela ukufumana ii-akhawunti zabo zikaMasipala nge-imeyili?
Ukufumana ii-akhawunti zikamasipala nge-imeyili kuza neenzuzo ezifana nokuhanjiswa kwangoko nangaphandle kwamagingxi-gingxi kwe-akhawunti yakho kamasipala kunye nokugcina ufikelelo kwi-akhawunti yakho ngaphandle komngcipheko wokuphulukana nekopi xa ifuneka njengoko kulula ukuyigcina kwaye ulandele umkhondo we-akhawunti yakho.
Unako kwakhona ukuyonwabela le nkonzo ngokuhlaziya ulwazi lwakho kwaye usinike idilesi yakho ye-imeyili kwifomu yobhaliso oyinikiweyo.
Ukususela ngomhla wama-31 kweyoMqungu 2023, uMasipala waseGeorge akasayi kuphinda athumele ii-akhawunti ezishicilelweyo ngeposi, kodwa ikopi inokuprintwa kwiholo yemali yesakhiwo esikhulu sikaMasipala esise-71 York Street okanye kwii-Ofisi zoMmandla e-BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN. PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN kwakunye ne Thusong Centres zaseThembalethu naseWaboomskraal ngokwesicelo.
Ukuqinisekisa ukuba uyaqhubeka nokufumana ingxelo ye-akhawunti yakho kamasipala, nceda ubhalise ukuze ufumane iakhawunti yakho kaMasipala nge-imeyili.
Ifomu yokubhalisa iyafumaneka kananjalo kuzo zonke ii-ofisi zentlawulo zikaMasipala, ii-ofisi zengingqi kunye nekwibhusayithi kaMasipala waseGeorge kule linki: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/
Wakuba ugqibile, nceda ubuyisele ifomu kwakuloo ofisi ubuyifumene kuyo okanye uyithumele nge-imeyili kwa: accounts@george.gov.za
Sikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge
The George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is again offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle from 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George on the dates listed above and please note that the first come, first served rule will apply.
The 10 Point inspection includes:
• Identification of vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and Tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission
The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health – or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.
Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.
SAFETY TIPS
Check that vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
Have enough rest before you start your journey and take a rest every 2 hours
Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
Maintain a safe following distance
Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
Follow instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
Be patient towards other road users
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HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING AS E-COLI LEVELS ARE NOW ACCEPTABLE
Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @12:15
The latest results for Herolds Bay indicate that the E-Coli levels are now within an acceptable range. Herolds Bay beach is now open to the public for swimming and maintains its Blue Flag status. Gwaing River Mouth beach results remain non-compliant with unacceptably high E-Coli levels. The Gwaing River Mouth beach remains temporarily closed until further notice. We continue to take daily water samples.
UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN DENNEOORD
Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @09:35
Unplanned outage in Denneoord. A portion of Impala & St Paul Streets are without power. The feeder electrical cable was damaged. The electrical department arranging repairs.
HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SWIMMING
The Herolds Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. In the interests of public health and safety, the public are urged not to swim until the levels are within acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.
Issued by George Municipality
01 Jan 2023 @06:30
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING 31 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality
Due to the breakdown of five generating units since yesterday afternoon, it is no longer possible to suspend load-shedding at 16:00 today as previously communicated. – Eskom
Stage 2 load-shedding will therefore continue until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 02/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30
GWAING BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Gwaing beach is closed again due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.
Issued by George Municipality
31 Dec 2022 13:30
UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE DUBE VILLAGE, IKAPA
Issued by George Municipality, 31 Dec 2022 @12:25
Unplanned outage at Dube village, Ikapa and surroundings. Electricians to start with repairs shortly.
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 30 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality
Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on 31 December. Loadshedding will then be suspended until 05:00 on Monday, 2 January whereafter Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented until further notice. – Eskom
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
None
Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
None
Monday 02/01/2023
None
Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30
It has come to the attention of the George Municipality that unauthorised New Year’s Eve events are being arranged by persons and organisations.
The public is alerted to the fact that in terms of the Municipality By-Law on Community Fire Safety as well as the SASREA (Safety at Sport and Recreations Events) Regulations 2010, anyone who wishes to organise an event must apply to the Municipality. The prospective organiser must provide detailed information regarding security and safety, medical assistance, an evacuation plan, and contingencies regarding load-shedding.
All the above are needed to ensure the complete safety of the event participants, and if the organisers cannot provide complete assurance that they have taken all steps required then the Municipality may not approve the event. Should an unauthorised event proceed, the organisers will be held personally liable for any actions, costs and liabilities and legal action will be taken.
Due to the amount of work required to ensure a safe and hazard-free event the Municipality requests 60 days’ notice of any event and the event must be dealt with formally by the internal Events Committee to assist the event organisers to ensure all the above requirements (and any others) are met.
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The George Municipality is pleased to announce that the river and river mouth area at Gwaing are open for swimming following a temporary closure due to high Ecoli levels.
The Civil Engineering Services (CES) this morning, 30 December 2022, confirmed that the latest water test results showed that the Ecoli levels were within the acceptable limit.
This means the beach is safe for public use for swimming. The CES continues to take daily water samples to monitor the water quality.
Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager
Public Notice: Closure of George Municipal offices on 26 – 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023
Issued by George Municipality, 22 December 2022
With Christmas Day, 25 December 2022 and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023 both public holidays falling on weekends, the George Municipality will close its offices only on 26 and 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023, for public holidays. The Municipality will be operational during the festive season on all other working days except the public holidays mentioned above. The Emergencies and other essential services will be on standby during the public holidays.
Contact details for Traffic and Emergency Services
All after-hours George Municipality (including Uniondale and Haarlem) emergencies: 044 801 6300. Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311.
General public email for all matters: gmun@george.gov.za
Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management emergencies: 044 805 5071 (all hours).
Ratepayers are requested to use one of the below-mentioned methods to make payments:
Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via the UniPay website (see details below) and at Checkers, Shoprite, USave and SPAR. Please take your most recent available account statement with you so the shop can access the bar code connecting your payment to your GRG account number.
Bank Details for electronic payment
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: your GRG account number (please enter your account number without the GRG in front and without any spaces in-between)
Proof of payment to be sent to payments@george.gov.za
Payments can be made by scanning the QR code on the account statements or directly at www.unipay.co.za where George bill payments can be made.
Meter readings
Online submissions of water meter readings are welcomed and can be provided via the below email address along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and GRG account number.
Consumers must please note the change in the email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za
Account-related enquiries: accounts@george.gov.za
Prepaid electricity purchases
www.prepaid24.co.za
https://home.ontec.co.za
www.ipay.co.za
Pre-paid electricity queries to Itron/Ontec: 044 873 5474
Emergency credit control queries (063 699 5998)
Please note that due to the water situation in George the use of municipal potable water is restricted for certain activities, except with a written exemption approval from the Civil Engineering Services Directorate.
LOCATION FOR FREE COLLECTION OF TREATED EFFLUENT
Treated effluent is available for collection, free of charge, from the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works (Airport Road, George). Please ensure the safe and appropriate use of treated effluent, and that all personnel are informed when using treated effluent that it is not safe for human consumption.
LOCATION, RATE AND COLLECTION TIMES OF RAW WATER
Raw Water is available for collection at the New Water Treatments Works (11th Avenue, Denneoord).
Charges & payment
The rate as per the 2022/23 Tariff List for the collection of Raw Water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – this excludes VAT.
Payment for raw water, for the kilolitres to be collected, is to be made at the cashiers at the main Municipal Offices in York Street. Payment must be made prior to collection and the receipt presented on collection of raw water. No raw water will be provided without the presentation of the receipt as proof of payment.
Collection times:
Please note that raw water is not safe for human consumption. The user is to ensure the safety of the raw water and that it is suitable for specific use.
Please complete the indemnity form available as attached and also on the following George website link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ once completed please return it to the Directorate: Civil Engineering Services offices situated at Old Town Hall Building, Cnr. Market and York Street. Telephone enquiries can be directed to 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 am-4: 30pm) during weekdays, except on public holidays (Please note that 26, 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2022 are public holidays and therefore the offices will be closed). Completed indemnity forms can be emailed to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: GEBRUIK VAN ROU WATER OF BEHANDELDE AFVALLEIDING VIR NIE-DRINKBARE WATERDOELEINDES
Neem asseblief kennis dat weens van die watersituasie in George die gebruik van munisipale drinkbare water vir sekere aktiwiteite beperk is, behalwe met ‘n skriftelike vrystellingsgoedkeuring van die Direktoraat Siviele Ingenieursdienste.
LIGGING VIR GRATIS VERSAMELING VAN BEHANDELDE AFVALVOER
Behandelde afvalwater is beskikbaar vir afhaal, gratis, by die Gwaiing-afvalwaterbehandelingswerke (Airportweg, George). Verseker asseblief die veilige en toepaslike gebruik van behandelde afvalwater, en dat alle personeel ingelig word wanneer behandelde afvalwater gebruik word dat dit nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie.
LIGGING, TARIEF EN AFHAALTYE VAN ROU WATER
Rou water is beskikbaar vir afhaal by die New Water Treatments Works (11de Laan, Denneoord).
Kostes en betaling
Die tarief volgens die 2022/23-tarieflys vir die insameling van rou water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – dit sluit BTW uit.
Betaling vir rou water, vir die kiloliters wat afgehaal word, moet by die kassiere by die hoof munisipale kantore in Yorkstraat gemaak word. Betaling moet geskied voor afhaal en die kwitansie moet by afhaal van rou water getoon word. Geen rou water sal verskaf word sonder die voorlegging van die kwitansie as bewys van betaling nie.
Insamelingstye:
Neem asseblief kennis dat rou water nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie. Die gebruiker moet die veiligheid van die rou water verseker en dat dit geskik is vir spesifieke gebruik.
Voltooi asseblief die vrywaringsvorm wat beskikbaar is soos aangeheg en ook op die volgende George-webwerfskakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ sodra dit voltooi is, stuur dit asseblief terug na die Direktoraat: Siviele Ingenieursdienste se kantore geleë by Ou Stadsaalgebou, hoek van Mark en Yorkstraat. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 vm.-4: 30 nm.) gedurende weeksdae, behalwe op openbare vakansiedae (Neem asseblief kennis dat 26, 27 Desember 2022 en 2 Januarie 2022 openbare vakansiedae is en daarom sal die kantore gesluit wees). Voltooide vrywaringsvorms kan per e-pos aan gvanniekerk@george.gov.za gestuur word.
PUBLIC NOTICE: CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Issued by George Municipality, 21 December 2022
Please be advised that the Conville and Uniondale public swimming pools are open to the public.
OPERATION DAYS, TIMES & SAFETY AT BOTH, CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE:
• Monday to Friday: 13:00 – 16:00 (with 2 Lifeguards on Duty)
• Saturdays and Sundays (Public Holidays): 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 with 2 Lifeguards on Duty and one Lifeguard on standby.
THE TARIFFS FOR ENTRY INTO BOTH CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE SWIMMING POOLS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Non-Sporting events:
• Entrance fee: Adult (Including children 16years and above): R 15, 00 per person
• Children (15 years & under): R 5, 00 per child
• Swimming tuition: per person: R 11, 00 (Both adult and children)
Sporting events:
Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:
• Galas for Adults: R1 400 ,00 / day
R 800, 00 / half day
• Floodlights: R 300, 00 / hour
• Touchpads: R 4 000, 00 / day
PLEASE NOTE: Entry fee to the Swimming Pools is VAT INCLUSIVE
For enquiries/bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488
Contact persons:
Mr G de Villiers Email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za – Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
Mr R Swart Email rswart@george.gov.za
Ms S Velembo Email svelembo@george.gov.za
For enquiries/Bookings: Uniondale Swimming Pool
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)
Issued by George Municipality, 20 December 2022
George Municipality is extending Sewerage Sucker services from today until 16 January 2023 for the Festive Season: Monday to Friday from 07h45 until 22h00
Weekends & Public Holidays from 08h00 until 19h00
SEWERAGE SUCTION TRUCK SERVICES: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW
Clients making use of George Municipality Sewerage Truck Services, please note:
Times for Weekends and Public Holidays (08h00 until 19h00). Weekends and public holidays are more expensive than in working hours, as per municipal rates, and will only be done on confirmation by client that the after-hours fee is accepted.
Book your suction truck services on 044 801 9262/66.Uniondale: 044 752 1024 After hours: 044 801 6300
George Munisipaliteit verleng Rioolsuierdienste van vandag tot 16 Januarie vir die Feestyd: Maandag tot Vrydag 07h45 tot 22h00
Naweke & Openbare Vakansiedae vanaf 08h00 tot 19h00
Rioolsuierdienste verleng vir Feesseisoen
George Munisipaliteit verleng Rioolsuierdienste van vandag tot 16 Januarie 2023 vir die Feestyd: Maandag tot Vrydag vanaf 07h45 tot 22h00
Naweke en openbare vakansiedae vanaf 08h00 tot 19h00
RIOOLSUIGTROK-DIENSTE: WAT U MOET WEET
Kliënte wat van George Munisipaliteit se rioolsuigtrok-dienste gebruik maak, neem asseblief kennis:
Tye vir naweke en Openbare Vakansiedae (08h00 tot 19h00).
Indien uitsuig en skoonmaak oor naweke en publieke vakansiedae plaasvind is dit duurder, soos per die munisipale tariewe, en sal slegs gedoen word indien die kliënt bevestig dat die na-ure fooi aanvaar word.
Bespreek u rioolsuigtrok-dienste by 044 801 9262/66.Uniondale: 044 752 1024 Na-ure: 044 801 6300
