New Street Sweeper Truck on the Way for George

In the photo: A street sweeper truck in action around Loerie Park

Residents may have recently noticed a street sweeper truck cleaning the street channels around Loerie Park, Denver Park, Bergsig, Levallia, Protea Park and parts of George Industria. This is part of George Municipality’s preparations for the delivery of its own street sweeper vehicle, expected between the end of June and mid-July 2025.

“To get in-service training for municipal teams, the Civil Engineering Services Department has hired a similar machine as a trial run to determine production rates, staff composition and iron out operational challenges ahead of the arrival of our own sweeper truck,” said Lionel Daniels, Deputy Director for Streets and Storm Watern in the Civil Engineering Services Department.

“The sweeper truck is a road maintenance asset designed to sweep roads, collect debris into an internal bin, and later dispose of the waste at designated sites. It features water nozzles that can dampen streets to reduce dust during cleaning. Additionally, it has the capability to spray herbicide to prevent weed growth along street channels,” Daniels added.

A street sweeper truck is vital for maintaining urban cleanliness, improving road safety, and enhancing the overall visual appeal of our communities. By efficiently removing debris, leaves, and litter from streets, these vehicles help promote a healthier, more hygienic environment for all residents and will have a positive impact on the stormwater network.

George Municipality looks forward to putting its new sweeper truck to work and thanks the community for its continued support in keeping our city clean.