Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

REMINDER  – URGENT REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC – PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY

Issued 8 December @ 07H00, George Municipality

Extended load shedding implemented by ESKOM, complications at the Water Treatment Works, Raw Water pumping constraints and the main water pipeline burst this week, has led to the main drinking (potable) water reservoirs dropping to critically low levels.

We ask the public to PLEASE reduce their water usage to the absolute minimum so as to allow the water purification process to catch up to the demand level. This affects ALL AREAS in George and residents will have noted VERY low water pressure.

We apologize for the situation and request your assistance in ensuring that water usage is kept to a minimum.

PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY and only for absolutely essential needs.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW TRAFFIC CIRCLES ON YORK STREET

TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

PROJECT: YORK STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLES

DESCRIPTION:

Construction of two new traffic circles in York Street next to the old tourist resort (Mount View Resort) between Hope Street Circle and the GO GEORGE Bus Depot.

BACKGROUND:

Road upgrades are required to accommodate the additional traffic which is expected to be generated by the proposed Mediclinic, 1onYork and crocodile farm residential developments. Although designs are according to Municipal and Provincial requirements, the project is funded by various private stakeholders.

TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION:

In order to assist with traffic flow over the festive season, construction of Phase 2 has been placed on hold until the start of the new year (2023). During the festive season, both the North Bound and South Bound lanes will be open to traffic.

Vehicles travelling towards the North along York Street will make use of the newly realigned road and will be required to navigate the two half circles that have already been constructed.

Vehicles travelling towards the South along York Street will continue to use the old York Street alignment.

Motorists are requested to reduce speed and apply caution while negotiating the half circles.

ANY QUERIES DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON CAN BE DIRECTED TO MARCO (RUWACON CONSTRUCTION) AT 065 963 8293

Power supply has been restored at the Pinedew Line in Wilderness

EMERGENCY POWER SWITCH-OFF FOR PINEDEW LINE IN WILDERNESS
Issued by George Municipality, 7/12/2022 @15:15

A portion of the Pinedew power line in Wilderness is to be switched off shortly for emergency repair works. Affecting roughly 30 farms. ETR 3 hours.

The George Municipal Spatial Development Framework (GMSDF) 2019 has been reviewed and is in process of being amended. You are reminded that comments on the draft GMSDF, 2023 may be submitted by no later than 13 January 2023. The Draft document is available via the following link: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Draft-GMSDF-2023_-For-Comment.pdf

Submit representations in writing to Keith Meyer at the email address: kbmeyer@george.gov.za or delivered to the Planning and Development offices on the 5^th floor, George Municipal Office (71 York Street) by 13 January 2023. All comments must include detail of your input, your name, surname, whether you represent a company/organization, and detailed contact details (including email address and/or phone/cell number). Direct enquiries in this regard to Lynette Groenewald (lgroenewald@george.gov.za) or Delia Power (Dpower@george.gov.za).

Issued by George Municipality

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 7 DECEMBER 2022 @12:10

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 until further notice. This is due to a high number of breakdowns since midnight, as well as the requirement to strictly preserve the remaining emergency generation reserves. Eskom will publish a full statement in due course. (Eskom)

George
Wednesday 07 December 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
04:00 – 08:30
12:00 – 16:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 09 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30
18:00 – 22:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
02:00 – 06:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale
Wednesday 07 December 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
07:00 – 11:30
15:00 – 19:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 09 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 01:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
05:00 – 09:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

GWAING RIVER BEACH Mouth CLOSED DUE TO HIGH E.Coli LEVEL FOUND – INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

Internal water samples have indicated high levels of E.Coli at the Gwaing River Beach Mouth and therefore is closed for swimming. George Municipality is investigating the cause of the sludge.
On preliminary investigation no link to the Municipal infrastructure could be found. We have already checked all of our sewer pump stations. We continue to do everything to find the source of the spill.

Issued by George Municipality
7 Dec 2022 @09:00

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 7 DECEMBER 2022 @12:10

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 until further notice. This is due to a high number of breakdowns since midnight, as well as the requirement to strictly preserve the remaining emergency generation reserves. Eskom will publish a full statement in due course. (Eskom)

George
Wednesday 07 December 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
04:00 – 08:30
12:00 – 16:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 09 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30
18:00 – 22:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
02:00 – 06:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale
Wednesday 07 December 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
07:00 – 11:30
15:00 – 19:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 09 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 01:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
05:00 – 09:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 7 DECEMBER 2022 @08:20
Issued by George Municipality

Due to further breakdowns and delayed returns of generating units to service, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 until further notice. Eskom will publish a full statement in due course. (Eskom)

George
Wednesday 07 December 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 09 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale
Wednesday 07 December 2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 09 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

Parts of Denneoord are experiencing low water pressure and water outage in some areas due to the main pipe burst.  A temporary feed has been established and the network will be filling slowly. The water team is attending to the burst pipe and expects to repair the pipe in a couple of hours.  We’ll keep you updated on any developments.

Issued George Municipality

6 Dec 2022 @17:00

Tuesday, 06 December 2022: Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented this afternoon at 16:00 – 05:00 tomorrow morning and on Wednesday afternoon at the same time. Stage 2 loadshedding will continue being implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily until further notice. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are any significant changes

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 06/12/2022
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 07/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/12/2022
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 06/12/2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 07/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

An Accident occurred earlier today on the N2 National Road in Kaaimans. Emergency workers are clearing the road. One lane on each side of the road has been opened with traffic officials regulating the traffic flow. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously. Vehicle accident on Kaaiman’s – Please note one lane remains closed at present.
Emergency services are on site.

Issued George Mun
5 December @14:15

The Conville swimming pool has been temporarily closed to the public from today, Monday, 05 December 2022 till Tuesday 13 December 2022 and will re-open to the public on Wednesday 14 December 2022. This is in preparation for the Eden Aquatics Western Cape Champs Gala, taking place from 09 to 13 December 2022.

Issued by George Municipality
5 December 2022

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LINE ARE OPERATIONAL

The Fire department numbers 044 801 6300 and the emergency line 044 8016311 are back in operation.

Issued by George Mun
2 Dec 2022 @10:12

The Library and Information Management System (SLIMS) has been unavailable since 15 November 2022 due to a system failure. As a result, libraries in the George Municipal area are having problems with the issue and return of books. The issue of cards, bus tours, interlibrary loans, as well as the purchasing and distribution of new books are all services that are affected.

All libraries in George, however, remain open to the public as access to information is a basic human right. All internet and WI-FI facilities and in-house use of libraries remain open and available to the public.

SLIMS is the computerised database operating system for public libraries. The system is owned, hosted, and maintained by SITA. SITA gave the assurance that this matter is receiving the highest priority and attention. We will keep the public updated and informed of the progress.

This is beyond the control of the George Municipality, and we request the public be patient until the matter is resolved.

Issued by George Municipality

28 November 2022

George Municipality will host the annual Lights Festival on 10 December 2022. Traders are invited to trade at the event and showcase their products and services to the festival goers.

The application form for stalls at the George Lights Festival is available under application forms at the following link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/george-light-festival-application-form/

The forms are available from the Securities at the ground flow Main Building, 71 York Street, Dormhls Drift, as well as the Pacaltsdorp Business Associations, Corner Church & Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp.

The forms can also be submitted by the Securities at the Ground Floor, Main Building, 71 York Street, Dormhls Drift or via email to kabrahams@george.gov.za

The closing date for submission of the application is 30 November 2022

For any enquiries, they can contact K Abrahams at (044) 801 9092 during office hours (Monday to Friday 07:45 – 16:30) or email: kabrahams@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

The George Traffic Fine Bus will be stationary at the George Municipal Main building, 71 York Street, George tomorrow, 24 November 2022 from 1 pm.

The purpose of availing the George Traffic Bus to the public is to create awareness of their fines and to offer an opportunity should the public wish to make payments.

The officials will assist the public with any road traffic fines. While the public will be afforded an opportunity to payments of outstanding fines at the George Traffic Fine Bus, they will also be allowed an opportunity to enquire or seek advice on processes relating to traffic fines.

Issued by George Municipality

23 Nov 2022