Please be advised that Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) Hibernia, MVR Blanco, Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp, and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closed from 2 pm on Wednesday, 17 July 2024.
All services will resume as normal on 18 July 2024.
Upgrading of the George South Stormwater Infrastructure Phase 1.
An emergency repair will be conducted on Rooiels Avenue in Heather Park.
The estimated duration for the repair is 4 hours.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this essential maintenance work.
UPDATE 13: Inclement Weather and Emergency Incidents in George
Issued by George Municipality, 13 July 2024 @ 15:00
The George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees. Currently, no roads are closed. Our emergency personnel is on standby with high winds and wave heights exceeding 4 metres expected for today and tomorrow.
WEATHER WARNING
A Yellow Level 2 Warning affecting George has been received from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A cold front associated with a steep upper air trough is expected to result in strong to near gale westerly to north-westerly winds (40 to 60 km/h between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 July 2024. Wave heights of 3 to 4.56 metres are expected from Saturday, 13 July 2024 morning while the winds are only expected from the afternoon.
POWER OUTAGES
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather since earlier in the week. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:
• Ebb & Flow Line – Repairs ongoing
• George Street, Blanco – Repairs ongoing (one house affected)
• Saasveld – Nelson Mandela University – Restored
• Valley Road, Hoekwil – Restored
• Farming area, Fairy Knowe – Repairs to continue
TREES AND BRANCHES
Officials will continue cleaning up in various areas across George. There are no immediate threats at the moment.
REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period.
Issued by George Municipality, 12 July 2024 @ 16:45
The George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees. Currently, no roads are closed. Our emergency personnel is on standby with high winds and wave heights exceeding 4 metres expected for the weekend.
WEATHER WARNING
A Yellow Level 2 Warning affecting George has been received from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A cold front associated with a steep upper air trough is expected to result in strong to near gale westerly to north-westerly winds (40 to 60 km/h between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 July 2024. Wave heights of 3 to 4.56 metres are expected from Saturday, 13 July 2024 morning while the winds are only expected from the afternoon.
POWER OUTAGES
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:
• Bergstraat and Watsonia Line, Wilderness Heights – Repairs ongoing
• De Waal Drive – Restored
• Portion of Zone 4 and Zone 5 in Thembalethu – Restored
• Ebb & Flow Line – Repairs ongoing
• Portion of Denneoord (St. Pauls, Wellington, 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue) – Repairs ongoing
• George Street, Blanco – Repairs ongoing
• Boekenhout Street, Hoekwil and Seesig line Restored
• Barnard line and Dini line, Wilderness Heights -Restored
• Saasveld – Team on site; biggest portion restored, Nelson Mandela University – Repairs ongoing
PLANNED POWER OUTAGES
All planned power outages in the following areas have been cancelled. Any current power outages are due to bad weather and infrastructure damage:
• Thembalethu
TREEs AND BRANCHES
Officials will continue cleaning up in various areas across George. There are no immediate threats at the moment.
REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period. The next update will follow at 20h30.
A planned construction of the New Thembalethu (East) reservoir, tower & pump station, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include tomorrow, Saturday, 13 July 2024 between 07:00 and 14:00.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Issued by George Municipality, 12 July 2024 @ 13:00
The George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees. Currently, no roads are closed.
WEATHER WARNING
A Yellow Level 2 Warning affecting George has just been received from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). A cold front associated with a steep upper air trough is expected to result in strong to near gale westerly to north-westerly winds (40 to 60 km/h between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 July 2024. Wave heights of 3 to 4.56 metres are expected from Saturday, 13 July 2024 morning while the winds are only expected from the afternoon.
POWER OUTAGES
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:
• Berg Street Line, Hoewil – Team dispatched
• De Waal Drive – The dispatched
• Portion of Zone 4 and Zone 5 in Thembalethu – Busy with repairs to switch on soon
• Ebb & Flow Line – Contractor dispatched for removal of trees
• Portion of Denneoord (St. Pauls, Wellington, 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue) – Busy with repairs
• George Street, Blanco – Repairs ongoing
• Boekenhout Street, Hoekwil – Repairs ongoing
• Saasveld – Team on site; biggest portion restored, Nelson Mandela University still down
• Wilderness and Kleinkrantz – Eskom trip, four lines have fallen; all lines need replacement, repair work to continue this morning
PLANNED POWER OUTAGES
All planned power outages in the following areas have been cancelled. Any current power outages are due to bad weather and infrastructure damage:
• Thembalethu
TREE ACTION LIST
Officials will continue attending to fallen trees today, Friday, 12 July 2024, in the following areas:
• Wilderness Heights
• Bergsig
• Denneoord (5th Street and Meyer Streets completed)
• George CBD and surrounds (Outeniqua Weg completed)
• 7 Passes
• Darling Street, Railway line
• Glenwood
REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period.
A planned construction of the New Pacaltsdorp (East) reservoir, tower & pump station, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include tomorrow, Saturday, 13 July 2024 between 07:00 and 14:00.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr Andre Scheepers (Technical)- 044 801 9492
Mr Alewijn Dippenaar (Public Liaison Officer)- 082 457 5675
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Issued by George Municipality, 12 July 2024 @ 10:00
The George Municipality continues addressing various power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees. Currently, no roads are closed.
POWER OUTAGES
Parts of George are experiencing power outages due to bad weather. Electrical teams are dispatched to various areas:
• Berg Street Line – Team dispatched
• De Waal Drive – Team dispatched
• Portion of Zone 4 and Zone 5 in Thembalethu – Electricians dispatched
• Ebb & Flow Line – Contractor dispatched for removal of trees
• Fairy Knowe Power Line from Ebb and Flow – Off; repairs to continue this morning
• Portion of Denneoord (St. Pauls, Wellington, 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue) – Repairs to continue this morning
• George Street, Blanco – Repairs ongoing
• Boekenhout Street, Hoekwil – Repairs ongoing
• Saasveld – Team on site; biggest portion restored, Nelson Mandela University still down
• Wilderness and Kleinkrantz – Eskom trip, four lines fallen; all lines need replacement, repair work to continue this morning
PLANNED POWER OUTAGES
All planned power outages in the following areas have been canceled. Any current power outages are due to bad weather and infrastructure damage:
• Thembalethu
TREE ACTION LIST
Officials will continue attending to fallen trees today, Friday, 12 July 2024, in the following areas:
• Wilderness Heights
• Bergsig
• Denneoord (5th Street and Meyer Streets completed)
• George CBD and surrounds (Outeniqua Weg completed)
• 7 Passes
• Darling Street, Railway line
• R404 toward Herolds Bay – Completed
• Glenwood
• Heather Park (Plover Street and Progress Streets completed)
REPORTING OF INCIDENTS
For emergencies, please use the following contact details:
• After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
• Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Stay safe and take necessary precautions during this period.