A Contractor working for George Municipality is currently busy exposing existing services in the vicinity of the intersection of Ngcakani Road with Mbafala Street, to do repairs to a sewer main pipeline that collapsed under Ngcakani Road.
A deep excavation to get to the pipeline is planned for Thursday, 15 February 2024 and the intention is to replace the pipeline in half road widths, to ensure that traffic flow won’t get affected too much. Due to the complex nature of the work, it’s anticipated to be completed by Friday, 23 February 2024.
We’re also aware of the rain forecast for the next two days, which might have a negative impact on the planned work but we hope to still do the work. Should the weather not permit us to perform the work, we’ll start on Monday, 19 February 2024.
We request the patience and cooperation of both motorists and pedestrians during the period of work and ask that they be vigilant around the deep excavation and construction machinery and adhere to guidance signage.
There is currently an unplanned power outage affecting the Borcherds area. The outage was caused by vandalism to the medium voltage network cable and transformer.
Technicians are currently on-site working to repair the damage.
The estimated time for the repairs to be completed is today, @18h00.
Please note the following operation days for Learner’s Classes, Applications for Renewals of PRDPs, Licence Renewals, Temporary Licences, and other transactions in Uniondale.
Services rendered on WEDNESDAYS only between 10:00 and 15:30:
• Learners Classes (only open for writing learner’s licence)
Services rendered on THURSDAYS only between 10:00 and 15:00:
• Applications
o Renewals of Professional Driving Permits (PRDPs)
o Licence Renewals
o Temporary licences and all other transactions
For more information on Driving and Learner’s licensing please follow this link to the George Municipality’s website: http://tinyurl.com/2xtf99nz
For telephone enquiries, please contact the Uniondale DLTC at 044 752 1024.
Follow this link to read the February 2024 Newsletter / Volg hierdie skakel om die Februarie 2024 Nuusbrief te lees
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http://tinyurl.com/3ukf5wc4
Issued by George Municipality, @ 08:21
A pipe burst occurred at 8th Avenue, Denneoord. A Standpipe is available, located on the corner of 5th and 8th Avenue.
The team is currently attending to this issue.
The ETR is 4-5 hours
George Municipality is aware of an unexpected power outage affecting Conville and Parkdene. An electrician is on-site to investigate.
No ETR is available at this stage.
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 13 February 2024, George Municipality
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91.52
Rainfall for the previous 7 days: 7.8 mm (Measured up to and including 13 February 2024)
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/
Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE, Monday, 12 February 2024 @ 16h50
Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of ESKOM
Over the past 24 hours, Eskom has returned to service five generating units which will allow the emergency reserves to be adequately replenished by Tuesday morning. This will enable the reduction of loadshedding to Stage 3 from 05:00 on Tuesday until 16:00. Stage 4 loadshedding will then be implemented from 16:00 on Tuesday until 05:00 on Wednesday. This alternating pattern of Stage 3 loadshedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 4 loadshedding from 16:00 to 05:00 will be repeated daily until further notice. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate any changes to loadshedding should it be required.
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 12/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30
Tuesday 13/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Wednesday 14/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Thursday 15/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
Friday 16/02/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 12/02/2024
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30
Tuesday 13/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Wednesday 14/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Thursday 15/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
Friday 16/02/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
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.
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/
George Municipality is aware of high voltage faults and large areas of George are currently without power.
Further updates will be provided by the Electrotechnical Directorate via the municipal social media channels.
We kindly request the public to exercise patience and ONLY contact the After Hours numbers for Emergencies and other issues not related to the current power outage.