A pipe burst occurred on the corner of Circular Drive and Rotary Street in Parkdene. The water supply has been interrupted in this area and the Municipality is attending to the incident. The estimated time of repairs is Three (3) hours. Three trucks have meanwhile been dispatched in the area and are roaming around Parkdene to temporarily supply water.
A portion of Wilderness Heights is to be switched off now for emergency repairs. ETR 3 Hours.
Affected areas:
Watsonia Laan
Berg Str
Moll Line
Silver Lilly Road
7 Passes road
Tien Myl Laan
Issued by George Municipality
26 August 2022
16:35
Power outage on Rosemoore, Brown and Bower streets, fibre contractor damaged feeder cable. Repairs in progress.
Issued by George Municipality
26 August 2022
12:30
PUBLIC NOTICE: UNAUTHORISED HOUSE SHOP ON LAND ZONED FOR SINGLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE I PURPOSES
Issued by the George Municipality
The George Municipal Council approved a revised Policy On House Shops And Other Residential-Based Retail Concerns in November 2021. The revised policy establishes sustainable land use management guidelines to allow the operation of house shops or similar micro-enterprises from residential properties, with specific focus given to low-income residential neighbourhoods such as townships, subsidy housing areas, and informal settlement areas – to ensure their short-term economic sustainability while also facilitating the long-term spatial strategy for these neighbourhoods.
The residential business survey conducted by the George Municipality’s Town Planning Department in March 2022 revealed that of the 308 house shops recorded in the George Municipal area, including Blanco. Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Haarlem, and Uniondale, only five (5) are legal in terms of the Town Planning law. This has therefore necessitated a vigorous drive on rectification of illegal house shops in the greater George area.
The George Municipality has issued notices to all illegal house shops in terms of that are section 85 (1) of the George Municipality’s By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning:
These house shops have utilised land in a manner other than prescribed by a zoning scheme without the approval of the municipality.
These house shops have been instructed in terms of section 86 of the said legislation, to cease the unlawful land use and/or the construction activity or both, without delay or within 30 days of the date of registration of this notice.
ILLEGAL HOUSE SHOPS GRANTED 3 MONTHS AMNESTY PERIOD TO RECTIFY THEIR OPERATION AND TO AVOID PAYMENT OF PENALTIES OR FINES
As part of the rectification process, all owners and/or operators of illegal house shops or 3rd party retail concerns, including those who have previously been served a notice, will now be granted an amnesty period of 3 months to rectify their operation and avoid the payment of any penalties or fines. The amnesty will only be granted if the operator can present proof of the shop’s existence prior to the implementation of the new zoning scheme on 1 September 2017 and accepts the General Conditions of Approval for house shops. The granting of amnesty shall not be construed as an indicator of support for their illegal businesses, or that their application will be approved. The amnesty period will close on 30 November 2022.
HOW TO REACH THE MUNICIPALITY FOR RECTIFICATION
The owners can contact the official who issued the notice on the phone number, or the email address provided thereon. They can also visit the offices on the 5th floor, municipal building, 71 York Street. For enquiries, the public can contact our office on Tel: 044 801 9477. They also send an email to town.planning.complaints@george.gov.za to register a service request. There will be a town planner on duty each day to assist with these queries.
Issued by George Municipality
26 August 2022
FIRE AT LANDFILL SITE
A fire started at the Landfill site again during the night. The fire department was on site as well as Landfill staff with a bulldozer to cover the burning areas with soil last night as well as this morning and they succeeded to extinguish the fire.
There are however parts still smouldering. A water tanker has been dispatched to the area and is currently busy. Preparations to have an excavator on site is underway to do meaningful work for a longer-lasting result.
We will keep you abreast of operations as we progress. The area has been cordoned off and is mostly accessible to clients.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF GEORGE CENTRAL
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE CENTRAL – MARKET STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 2022 FROM 08H30 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 SUNDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 08H30 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRISITEITSVOORSIENING – GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SENTRAAL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE CENTRAL – MARK STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 28 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 08H30 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 SONDAG 04 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H00
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF HOEKWIL
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PLATRUG ROAD AND OLIFANTSHOEK ROAD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRISITEITSVOORSIENING – GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
PLATRUGWEG EN OLIFANTSHOEKWEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 27 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 SONDAG 28 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
A large portion of Ramaphosa in Thembalethu is currently experiencing an unexpected power outage. Electricians are on their way.
Issued by George Mun
25 August 2022
12:45
Power Outage in Cradock Street CBD, few Businesses affected around the Taxi Rank, Feeder cable fault. Electricians attending to the problem.
Issued George Mun
25/8/2022
10:00
George, Garden Route (August 2022) – All wheels are in motion to ensure that this year’s Outeniqua Chair Challenge (OCC) can be hosted once again, with continued support from George Municipality and George Tourism since 2002. Taking into account the two-year hiatus necessitated by Covid-19, this year’s much-anticipated event may well be more of a mammoth production than ever before.
But come Saturday October 15, the OCC race village at Carpe Diem School as well as all routes, markers, marshals and meals, will have been secured and an army of helpers will be ready to roll – thanks to the efforts of event owner the Disabled Road Race Foundation (DRRF) and its many resourceful collaborators.
Roslyn Saptoe serves as DRRF chairperson and is tasked with directing the essential fundraising drives required to keep the race on the road, as it were. Two such initiatives are scheduled for the last weekend in August, allowing the general public to show their support for people in wheelchairs while contributing to OCC operational funds.
First up is a Fun Walk at Rooirivier Sports Grounds on Saturday the 27th at 12 noon. Entry fees are R30 for adults and kids pay R10 – register at the grounds from 11am onwards.
“The Fun Walk will follow the well-loved Colour Run-format, with rainbow-tinted powder ensuring no participant leaves the grounds looking drab or grey! Wear a white T-shirt and remember, donations are always very welcome,” smiles Roslyn.
She adds that Rooirivier grounds staff has been asked to trim the grass two days prior to the OCC Fun Walk, which should make it much easier for wheelchair participants to navigate their way.
Then, divot diggers of all skills levels must diarise Sunday August 28, when the OCC Golf Day fundraiser will be hosted at spectacular Oubaai Golf Estate. Entry fee is R2,000 per four-ball and includes green fees, golf carts, and a halfway snack. There’s also a plethora of prizes to be won for nearest to the pin, longest drive and suchlike, as well as an auction and lucky draws.
Various sponsorship options are available – call Roslyn on 073 450 2469 to find out more. Deposit your entry fee into Nedbank (branch code 198765) savings account 2033421546 and email proof of payment to ggtgolf01@gmail.com before August 26. For general golf bookings, WhatsApp Nick on 083 491 9133 or Hilton on 073 901 6638
OCC race director Alewijn Dippenaar explains that all funds raised during the run-up to this year’s event will help footing the bill for essential infrastructure such as tents, toilets, sound equipment, water points, delineators and the like.
Says Alewijn: “Consider that we are positioning 2,600 delineators along a 21km circuit, with an equal amount of sandbags. Funds raised will also support our opening ceremony on the Friday evening, when we provide a bite for athletes in attendance.
“Then add the fact that all participants receive medals, and it’s clear the list of expenses is nearly endless. Long story short, the total cost of hosting an event of this magnitude is around R750,000.”
Local business folk unable to attend this month’s fundraisers must take note that a special category has been created by OCC organisers to allow their involvement and support.
“In the lead-up to Boss’s Day on October 16, we’ve opened our 5km route and invite businesses to participate in their own unique challenge on Saturday’s race day. Put your MD or manager into a wheelchair, and get your crew to take turns pushing along the 5km circuit.
“Entry is only R3,000 and affords you brand bragging rights at the race village and during the 5km event, so don’t miss this opportunity for great publicity and a whole lot of fun,” says Alewijn.
The DRRF was established in 2004 as NPO with the specific purpose of enhancing races for people in wheelchairs; each one of its seven directors has a specific portfolio to further this cause. OCC pre-entries can be done by clicking on www.onlines.co.za or contact Alewijn Dippenaar on 082 457 5675 or at dyndev@mweb.co.za with queries.
Press release on behalf of the Road Race Foundation:
interface by goji
mimi finestone | mimi@gojipr.net | +27 84 583 3144
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF ROSEMOORE
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
KANARIE, NO NAME, BAKER, COMAY, DELPORT, VAN BRIESIES, DEERLING STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 26 AUGUST 2022 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 29 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
Issued by George Municipality
24 August 2022
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRISITEITSVOORSIENING – GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMOORE
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
KANARIE, NO NAME, BAKER, COMAY, DELPORT, VAN BRIESIES, DEERLING STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 26 AUGUSTUS 2022 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 29 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Uigereik deur George Munisipaliteit
24 Augustus 2022
ESKOM INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Date: 01 September 2022
Time: 06:00 to 18:00
AFFECTED AREAS:
Outeniqua Substation
Dysseldorp Substation
Oudtshoorn Substation
Meiringspoort Substation
Riet Substation
Calitzdorp Substation
as well as surrounding areas
Affected areas in the George Municipal area are:
Uniondale, Haarlem, Noll, Herold and
Waboomskraal
Alternative date: 14Th September 2022
Time: 06:00 to 18:00
LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued George Mun, 22 August 2022
Monday, 22 August 2022: Eskom cautions the public that the system remains constrained, and that Stage 2 load-shedding might be required to be implemented at short notice from 16:00 – 24:00 over the course of the week. – Eskom
If Eskom would implement stage 2, then George will be affected as follows:
Monday 22/08/2022
20:00 to 22:30
Tuesday 23/08/2022
20:00 to 22:30
Wednesday 24/08/2022
None
Thursday 25/08/2022
None
Friday 26/08/2022
18:00 to 20:30
If Eskom would implement stage 2, then Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 22/08/2022
23:00 to 00:30
Tuesday 23/08/2022
23:00 to 00:30
Wednesday 24/08/2022
None
Thursday 25/08/2022
None
Friday 26/08/2022
21:00 to 23:30
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
SEVEN PASSES RD, TIEN MYL LAAN, SKIETBAAN LINE, DR. STRYDOM LINE, MTN TOWER
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022 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 WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
SEVEN PASSES WEG, TIEN MYL LAAN, SKIETBAAN LYN, DR. STRYDOM LYN, MTN TORING
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 24 AUGUSTUS 2022 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 WOENSDAG 31 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF WILDERNESS
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
BARNARD LINE, DE WAAL DRIVE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 25 AUGUST 2022 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on THURSDAY 01 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
Issued by George Municipality
22 August 2022
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRISITEITSVOORSIENING – GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
BARNARD LYN, DE WAAL DRIVE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 25 AUGUSTUS 2022 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 DONDERDAG 01 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
22 Augustus 2022
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:PORTION OF GEORGE CENTRAL, MARKET STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 2022 FROM 08H30 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 SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 2022 FROM 08H30 TO 16H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE CENTRAL, MARK STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 21 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 08H30 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 SONDAG 28 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 08H30 TOT 16H00.
PLANNED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
ZONE 1: AFRICA SKILLS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 25 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
Issued by George Municipality
17 August 2022
PLANNED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – HOEKWIL
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL ROAD, DUIF ROAD, BITOU ROAD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 2022 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 SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
Issued by George Municipality
17 August 2021
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BEPLANDE ELEKTRISITEITSVOORSIENING ONDERBREKING – HOEKWIL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL WEG, DUIF STR, BITOU WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 20 AUGUSTUS 2022 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 SONDAG 21 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
17 Augustus 2021
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – STREEKRIOOL NO. 1
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
STREEKRIOOL NO.1
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 19 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers will not be affected.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 22 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
Issued by George Municipality
16 August 2022
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – STREEKRIOOL NR.1
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
STREEKRIOOL NO.1
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 19 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 009H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word nie geaffekteer nie.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 22 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
16 Augustus 2022