Notice Archive

UPDATE: Unexpected Power Outage in Zone 8, Thembalethu
Issued by George Municipality, 29 February 2024 @12:00

An unexpected power outage has affected Zone 8 and the vicinity around All Brick since last night. The delay in repairs is attributed to addressing illegal connections in the area. The estimated time of repair is 3 hours.

The Municipality regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience as we work to restore the power supply.

UPDATE: Unexpected Power Outage in Parts of Parkdene, Ballots Bay and Thembalethu
Issued by George Municipality, 28 February 2024 @20:15

The power supply to potions of Parkdene, Ballots Bay and Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 has been restored.

However, Zone 8 and the area adjacent to All Brick which is also experiencing an unexpected power outage will remain off for the rest of the night due to illegal connections that can only be removed tomorrow as a safety precautionary measure.

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UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF PARKDENE, BALLOTS BAY AND THEMBALETHU
Issued by George Municipality, 28 February 2024 @19:55

An unexpected power outage occurred affecting parts of Parkdene Ballots Bay, and Zones 1,2,3 and 4 in Thembalethu. Electricians have been dispatched to investigate. The estimated time of repair is not available yet.

Issued by George Municipality, 28 Feb 2024 @19:45

A pipe burst at the corner of Slaapplek & Skuinsbank Streets in Herolds Bay. The estimated time of repair is 5 hours. A water truck is being dispatched and is roaming at Skuinsbank. It will later be stationed at the corner of Slaapplek & Skuinsbank Streets

Residents and businesses are advised that there will be construction work taking place along the road reserves of parts of Victoria and Mitchell Streets as highlighted in red on the attached aerial photo from the beginning of March 2024 to the end of June 2024.

This work is required for the upgrading of the existing 11kV cable. It will include trenching and backfilling, and breaking up and repairing tarred, concrete or brick paved driveways and parking lots. It will be ensured that trenching across driveways is re-instated the same day. Trenching across parking lots will be done in sections.

Direct notices will be given, and arrangements made in person a week in advance to residents and businesses whose driveways and/or parking lots are going to be directly affected.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks all residents for their co-operation.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Mzwanele Gatyeni– 044 874 3917

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 87,94

Rainfall for the previous 7 days: 15mm (Measured up to and including 27 February 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, 27 February 2024: Due to sustained adequate emergency reserves to manage the evening peak and electricity demand, Stage 2 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until further notice. Stage 3 loadshedding will NOT be implemented as previously communicated. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 27/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 28/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30

Thursday 29/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Friday 01/03/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 27/02/2024
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 28/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30

Thursday 29/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Friday 01/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

The official Western Cape fire season will end on 30 April 2024 and landowners and custodians in possession of controlled burn permits are allowed to perform burns with the usual safety requirements as of 1 May 2024.

Permit applicants are requested to contact the department by phone or email (information below) to make the necessary arrangements. The last allowable date for controlled burns this year will be 30 November 2024. Please note that this date is subject to change.

The municipality would prefer that only controlled burns for agricultural purposes – such as clearing fields for re-growth – take place and request landowners who are using fire to reduce biomass to consider alternatives such as chipping.

• A controlled burn permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue but may not be used during the official fire season which is determined by Western Cape Disaster Management.

• On the day of the planned controlled burn, the permit holder must phone the fire station for permission to light the controlled burn. Permission may be withheld if the Fire Index for the day is too high.

• Controlled burns must occur Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, and all fires must be extinguished by 16h00 daily.

• Permits will not be issued inside the urban edge (among residential areas).

• The municipality appeals to the public to always be fire aware, no matter the time of the year.

• Please always exercise extreme caution, make fires in protected and designated areas only, and dispose of cigarette butts safely.

• Burning of garden refuse in residential areas is illegal.

Having sufficiently replenished emergency reserves over the weekend, Stage 2 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until Monday 16:00. (Previously communicated that Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00). Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Tuesday. This alternating pattern of Stage 2 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and Stage 3 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 will be repeated daily from Monday until further notice. A total of 4 170MW of generation capacity is expected to be returned back to service by Wednesday. Eskom will communicate any significant changes should it be required.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 26/02/2024
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 27/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 28/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 29/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Friday 01/03/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 26/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 27/02/2024
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 28/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 29/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Friday 01/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 from 05:00 on Sunday until 16:00. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Monday. This is as a result of the anticipated recovery of emergency reserves overnight and the two generating units expected to return to service by Sunday. Eskom will provide an update of the outlook for the week ahead on Sunday, or as soon as any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 24/02/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 25/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Monday 26/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 24/02/2024
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 25/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

Monday 26/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30