#Census2022 -has been extended to 31 May 2022
Fieldworkers will be available to assist with online registration at the George and Conville Libraries on Thursday 19 May and Friday 20 May from 10h00 – 15h00.
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#Sensus2022 -is verleng tot 31 Mei 2022
Veldwerkers sal beskikbaar wees om te help met aanlyn registrasie by die George en Conville Biblioteke op Donderdag 19 Mei en Vrydag 20 Mei vanaf 10h00 – 15h00.
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The Executive Mayor of George Ald Leon van Wyk, during his recent site visit to the construction site of the new composting facility, expressed his satisfaction with the progress made so far. The George Municipality commenced with the establishment of a compost facility in the 2019/2020 financial year.
“Today, we have come to inspect the progress made on the first platform of the new composting facility,” said Mayor van Wyk during his visit on Wednesday, 11 May 2022. “I would like to commend the team from Community Services who have taken the initiative to establish and initiate this project and made the progress we have seen here today. I would also like to thank the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers on-site for their invaluable input in making this project a success.”
In June 2021, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries promulgated Norms and Standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste. In terms of these norms, compost facilities must meet certain standards, and one of them is that the final platform layer works must contain a concrete platform or include a clay layer within its layer structure.
Mayor van Wyk confirmed that this construction is in line with the norms and standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste. “Effectively, builder’s rubble is used to fill the ground to the desired level whereafter a layer of clay is laid on top, and the working surface will consist of a wearing course material classified as G5, according to Committee of Land Transport Officials (COLTO) specifications. The idea is that the green bags that are collected from residents every week will go into a source which will make up compost. Eventually, we are going to add garden refuse, kitchen waste and sludge from the sewerage works to create the compost. This is all to reduce the amount of refuse going into landfill sites in the municipal area.”
“Work is already underway to expand the size of the platform for future use. We are also introducing a green bag levy so that our residents can become part of the solution in dealing with our refuse and maintaining the critical environmental balance that we, as citizens of George, are custodians of. The levy will provide the funding to launch this project and to make a success of George becoming a Green City,” Ald van Wyk added.
The Municipality’s Department of Community Services assured that the Municipality will finalise the construction of phase 1 of platform A of the composting in the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 financial years. “Phase 2 of platform A is also underway, and the public is requested to divert and dispose of builders’ rubble at the Gwaing waste disposal facility to assist the municipality in finalising phase 2 of platform A,” said Sivuyile Mtila, senior manager for environmental services at the George Municipality.
“An attenuation pond will be constructed in the 2022/2023 financial year to treat and store stormwater runoff. Platform A will only be able to accommodate 76% of the George Municipality’s green waste. However, once platform B is built, all green waste will be accommodated. The maximum number of windrows that platform A can accommodate is 13. This equals a maximum volume of 2 486 m3. The average volume of compost produced for 6 weeks is 243 m3,” said Mtila.
The municipality urges the public to dispose of all builders’ rubble at the Gwaing landfill site instead of dumping illegally, as the material is required to complete the construction of the compost facility.
“We also urge the community to use the three-bag system to the benefit of reducing the landfill footprint. All three bags must be placed out on the same day on the designated refuse collection day,” Mtila added.
The municipality intends to operate the compost facility from 01 July 2023.
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Rehabilitation of Airway Road and associated Roundabouts, George will impact on road users from May – September 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Rehabilitation of Airway Road and associated Roundabouts.
PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT AIRWAY ROAD AND ASSOCIATED ROUNDABOUTS:
Roadway: The Works comprise the rehabilitation of 685 m of Airway Road. The work will entail milling and removal of existing bituminous surface layers and gravel base layers, addition of material and cold in-situ recycling of the subbase layer. Placing of new bituminous base and surface layers and reconstruction of kerbs and channels where required. Roundabouts: The Works comprise increasing the entry and exit radii and with associated layer work of three roundabouts along Airway Road, between Meent Street and Plattner Boulevard, Heather Park.
(Phase 5): May to September 2022
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Traffic deviations and congestion can be expected, with unplanned municipal services disruptions during the construction period.
TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION:
The road will be re-constructed in half-widths, with Airway Road operated as one way in the direction of travel, alternating depending on the lane being constructed, while access will be restricted to property owners within the lane being constructed. Drivers are requested to make use of Wattle Road as an alternative route during the construction period.
DRIVING COMFORT:
There will be height differences along the road while construction work is in progress. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution especially during wet conditions, when visibility is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.
LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE, 15 MAY 2022
Due to a continued loss of generating capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 – 22:00 tonight, and Stage 3 will be implemented on Monday and Tuesday evening (Eskom)
George will not be affected on all three days,15, 16 & 17 May 2022
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 15/05/2022
None
Monday 16/05/2022
None
Tuesday 17/05/2022
17:00 to 19:30
Issued by George Mun
15 May 2022
09:25
POWER ALERT 2
LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: 13 MAY 2022
Due to some recovery in the generation capacity this afternoon, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 – 22:00 tonight (Eskom) – Eskom.
George & Uniondale schedule remain the same as announced earlier today, as follows:
George will be off from 17:00 to 18:30
Uniondale will be off from 19:00 to 21:30
Issued by George Mun
13/5/2022
16:35
Issued by George Municipality 13 May 2022
George Municipality is busy replacing equipment on the bulk water lines. These areas therefore will experience water interruptions as follows:
DATE: Monday, 16 May 2022,
AREA OF INSTALLATION: Hansmoeskraal:
AFFECTED AREAS: Mooikloof Village, Beach Road past the Police Station towards Gwaing Beach, Farms in Hansmoeskraal toward Gwaing Beach
TIME 9:00 – 12:00
DATE: Tuesday, 17 May 2022
AREA OF INSTALLATION: Tabata 3
AFFECTED AREAS: Zone 8, Thembalethu
TIME: 9:00 – 12:00
DATE: Tuesday, 17 May 2022
AREA OF INSTALLATION: Tabata 1
AFFECTED AREAS: Zone 6, Thembalethu
TIME: 12:00 – 15:00
For any queries or problems contact the Civil Engineering Services on 044 801 9262/6 (7:45 am – 4:30 pm) or 044 801 6300 (after hours).
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 – 22:00 tonight due to continued
constraints on the power system. – Eskom.
George will be off from 17:00 to 18:30
Uniondale will be off from 19:00 to 21:30
Issued by George Mun
13/5/2022
The Civil Services Department is scheduling a water supply interruption within Market street for Saturday, 14 May 2022 between 14:00 to 17:00, to install a water fittings in order to divert the existing water main below the new installed stormwater main.
UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF HAWTHRONEDENE AREA
Portion of Heatherlands will remain off due to two HV cables that were damaged by a contractor who worked there. The estimated time to restore the power will be 21H00.
Issued by George Mun
12/5/2022
18:06
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 – 22:00 tonight due to continued constraints on the power system – (Eskom)
George and Uniondale will not be affected
Issued by George Mun
12/12/2022
12:10
Power outage in Hawthornedene area (Heatherpark). Medium Voltage (MV) cable was damaged by contractor. The teams on site have isolated the damaged cable as well as restored portion of the network. The remaining portions are supplied from the affected mini substation which will unfortunately remain off until the MV cable is repaired.
Areas affected:
Morning Glory Lane,
Hawthorndene road and And Hawthorne hotel
WATERVOORSIENING ONDERBREKING IN UNIONDALE SKADEBEOORDELING AAN DIE GANG
’n Gedeelte van Victoria-, Robert-, Raglan- en Taylorstraat in Uniondale sal onbepaald sonder water wees. Ons gaan ‘n watertrok tussen die strate beweeg wat sonder water sal wees.
Die waterdienstespan is intussen besig met skadebepaling en bevestiging van pypmateriaal wat benodig word.
Uitgereik deur George Mun
12 Mei 2022
11:35
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN UNIONDALE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT UNDERWAY
A section of Victoria, Robert, Raglan and Taylor streets in Uniondale will be without water indefinitely. We’re going to move a water truck between the streets that will be without water.
The water services team is meanwhile busy with damage assessment and confirming pipe materials required.
Issued by George Mun
12 May 2022
11:35
The George Municipality, Economic Development Department in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is rolling out a bicycle project as part of its promoting non-motorized transport.
The objective of the project is to assist young, local entrepreneurs (18 – 35 years) with a resource for a start-up business. The Economic Development Department will distribute the bicycles which will remain the property of the George Municipality.
The bicycle business / service must preferably operate in Pacaltsdorp, Conville / Rosemoor, Wilderness, Thembalethu, Parkdene/ Borchards and Waboomskraal / Kleinkrantz areas.
Youth entrepreneurs are invited to submit a bicycle business proposal application for consideration. The following criteria will apply.
Application forms can be obtained from the George Municipal Website, the Economic Development Office in Industrial Road and Tourism Office.
Completed applications must be placed in the tender box at the George Municipality on the First Floor, Directorate: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management, York street, George by no later than 12h00 on Friday 20 May 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
For enquiries and further information please contact Amy Kearns at the Worker Collection Point Office, Industrial Road on 044 801 9173 or email akearns@george.gov.za
Bicycle specifications attached to the application form.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/application-forms/
Power outage on the airport line and portions of Herolds Bay. Electricians are on site busy fault finding.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE CENTRAL
MARKET STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 14 MAY 2022 FROM 13H00 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 SUNDAY 15 MAY 2022 FROM 13H00 TO 18H00
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DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE CENTRAL
MARK STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATURDAG 14 MEI 2022 VANAF 13H00 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 SONDAG 15 MEI 2022 VANAF 13H00 TOT 18H00
There is an unplanned power outage in the George CBD. Our electricians are out to investigate. We’ll keep you up to date on any developments.
Issued by George Mun
11/5/2022
16:45
Construction and repairs to Madiba Drive are progressing swiftly after pipe laying was completed on 13 April 2022. The second layer of bedding, a cradle constructed from boxed wet soilcrete, which allows for weathered edges at collars, began on 28 April 2022 and was completed on 6 May 2022. A 200mm by-pass pipe was removed and water is now flowing through the newly laid 1.8m diameter pipe.
According to Lungisa Qendu, Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Senior Engineering Technician, the project has now reached 75% of its completion (excluding the headwalls and gabions). “Headwalls and gabions are outside the roadway and will be constructed at a later stage because the priority for us is to open the road to the public,” said Qendu. “
The GRDM is working hard to maintain and repair roads damaged by floods. Please drive carefully whenever approaching construction sites. Let us work together to ensure that our roads are safe.
11 May 2022
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 11 MAY 2022
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 – 22:00 tonight due to the failure of three
generation units
George
11 May
None
Uniondale
11 May
None
Issued by George Municipality
11/5/2022
#CENSUS2022
Wednesday 11 May, Issued George Mun
Census2022 fieldworkers will be stationed at two municipal offices today, Wednesday 11 May to assist with registrations online. If you still want to be COUNTED, and need assistance, please visit the Municipal MVR Offices (Hibernia St) or the Drivers Licence Testing Centre (Pacaltsdorp) between 10h00 – 15h00 today! #GETCOUNTED
#SENSUS2022
Woensdag 11 Mei, Uitgereik George Mun
Sensus2022-veldwerkers sal vandag, Woensdag 11 Mei, by twee munisipale kantore gestasioneer word om met aanlyn registrasies te help. Indien jy steeds GETEL wil word, en hulp nodig, besoek asseblief die Munisipale MVR-kantore (Hibernia St) of die Bestuurderslisensie-toetssentrum (Pacaltsdorp) vandag tussen 10h00 – 15h00! #WEESGETEL
#CENSUS2022
NgoLwesithathu umhla we-11 kuCanzibe, Ikhutshwe nguGeorge Mun
Abasebenzi be-Census2022 bazakumisa kwii-ofisi zikamasipala ezimbini namhlanje, ngoLwesithathu umhla we-11 kuCanzibe ukuze bancedise ngobhaliso kwi-intanethi. Ukuba usafuna ukubalwa, kwaye ufuna uncedo, nceda undwendwele iiOfisi zikaMasipala zeMVR (Hibernia St) okanye iZiko loVavanyo lweLayisensi yokuqhuba (Pacaltsdorp) phakathi kwentsimbi ye-10h00 ukuya kweye-15h00 namhlanje! #BALWA