Notice Archive

Date: Thursday, 14 September 2023
Time: 06:00 to 18:00

AFFECTED AREAS:
• Whole Wilderness area including Kleinkrantz, Touwsranten and Hoekwill
Enquiries: 08600 37566

Water Supply Interruption

Please note, that due to the planned power outages and extended loadshedding period, the Boardwalk water pump station cannot transfer water, especially to high-lying areas such as Wilderness Heights and surrounding areas.

The Wilderness Heights Reservoir is empty, as a result of no electricity supply.

Trucks will be parked at Bundu Supersave, while another one will be roaming the outer-lying areas (Remskoen Rd, Erica Rd, etc.).

Once power is restored, we request that water be used sparingly during this period and allowance be made for the reservoir level to stabilize in between load-shedding.

Issued by George Municipality
14 September 2023 @09:50

📣 REMINDER: PUBLIC ALERT ‼️

ESKOM INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Wilderness Town👇
Date: 14 September 2023
Time: 06:00 to 18:00
AFFECTED AREAS:
• Wilderness town,
Enquiries: 08600 37566
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ONDERBREKING VAN ELEKTRISITEITSTOEVOER : Wilderness Dorp
Datum: 14 September 2023
Tyd: 06:00 to 18:00
AREAS GEAFFEKTEER:
• Wilderness dorp
Navrae: 08600 37566

The Boardwalk Pumpstation in Wilderness is experiencing power outages. According to Emergency Services, there are still a few houses and the pump station without power supply.

The Wilderness Heights Reservoir is empty, due to the inability to pump water as a result of no electricity supply. This affects Wilderness Heights and surrounding areas. Two water trucks have been dispatched from 5:00 this morning to temporarily provide water to residents. One truck will be parked at Bundu Supersave, while another one will be roaming the outer-lying areas (Remskoen Rd, Erica Rd, etc.).

Once power is restored, we request that water be used sparingly during this period and allowance be made for the reservoir level to stabilize in between load-shedding.

Issued by George Municipality, 13 September 2023 @19:00

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot tonight, 13 September 2023. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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.

Parts of Thembalethu were experiencing unplanned outages this afternoon. Our electricians went out to investigate. Repairs were done and the network is being normalized. All power supply should per restored after loadshedding (Load shedding is currently in progress from 16:00 until 20:30 tonight).

The Liebenstraum Reservoir serving Wilderness Heights and surrounding area is under immense pressure after unplanned power outages and extended periods of loadshedding during the day.

Two water trucks have been dispatched from George to provide water to residents.

One truck will be parked at Bundu Supersave, while another one will be roaming the outer lying areas (Remskoen Rd, Erica Rd, etc).

We request that water be used sparingly during this period and allowance be made for the reservoir level to stabilize after loadshedding

⚠️ Power Alert: Tuesday, 12 September 2023: The anticipated return to service of a generating unit each at Kendal, Matla and Matimba power stations has been delayed, necessitating the continuous implementation of Stage 6 loadshedding until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 13/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 20:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 23:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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 George Municipality has appointed a new interim service provider, HENQUE WASTE for the collection of blue and green bags.

Residents are requested to be patient to allow for a smooth takeover for the new service provider and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused during this takeover period. The blue and green bag collection service will continue as scheduled and we thank all residents who participate in the blue bag(recycling), and green bag (green waste) project.

Blue, Green and Black Bags
The supplier will supply 2 blue or clear bags for the purposes of recycling to each household. Wherever the participation of recycling is bigger, the service provider will supply more bags.
The supplier will supply each household with 4 green bags weekly.
BLUE bags are for non-soiled recyclable materials, including plastic, paper, cardboard, glass etc.
GREEN bags are for green waste, including organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, as well as garden waste, including grass cuttings, leaves etc. No soil is allowed in green bags.
BLACK bags are for ‘wet’ waste, and items that cannot be recycled.

Garden Services
Garden services contracted in by the owner of a property, must remove garden refuse themselves to the landfill site.

Collection day
Residents must please only put blue/ green and black bags out, on their collection day.

For any complaints or queries regarding black bags ONLY please phone Jody Stuurman at Community Services, George Municipality on 044 802 2900.

For complaints or queries regarding blue or green bags please contact Henque Waste:
Contact Person Name: Douw Bezuidenhout
Contact Number Office: 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp)
Complaints Number: 072 592 6212
General Contact Email Address: admin@henquewaste.co.za
Complaints Contact Email Address: douw@henquewaste.co.za
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za

Tuesday, 12 September 2023: Due to the loss of four generating units, the need to replenish the emergency generation reserves and increased planned maintenance as previously communicated, loadshedding will continue to be implemented at Stage 5 until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern of implementing Stage 5 loadshedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 6 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 will be repeated daily until Friday morning.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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/