Notice Archive

PROJECT:
NEW 40ML RAW WATER BALANCING DAM & ASSOCIATED WORKS

DESCRIPTION:
The construction of the new 40ML raw water balancing dam and associated works as indicated in the figure.

PROJECT PERIOD: April 2024 to July 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Project manager: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492
Community liaison officer: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout construction.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE SOUTH-NEWTON STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 to do alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 01 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SOUTH – NEWTON STRAAT

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SOUTH – NEWTON STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 24 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 01 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LOERIE PARK – FIRST STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 03 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN LOERIE PARK

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LOERIE PARK – EERSTE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 26 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 03 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                       100 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                          6mm (Measured rainfall figures from 15 April until 22 April 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.

DESCRIPTION:
The construction of a new Pacaltsdorp (West) 14.5ML reservoir, pump station and associated works as indicated in the figure.

PROJECT PERIOD: April 2024 to November 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the
public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Project manager: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492
Community liaison officer: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675

The George Municipality would like to urge private landowners to act and clear Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as Pampas grass which is invading the George Area again.
George Municipality is currently clearing the Pampas grass on Municipal property in line with its Alien Vegetation Management Plan.

The Pampas grass has become prolific around the industrial areas, along the highways, local dams, and factory areas. For the past month, Pampas grass has been cleared along CJ Langenhoven Road, portions of the Garden Route Dam, Madiba Road, Municipal properties in the industrial area, Dellville Park along the N2 and municipal erfs along Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp.

George Municipality applauds residents who were given the notice to remove pampas on their private property and have cooperated well in their actions. The Municipality wants to thank these residents for the positive response.

Pampas grass seeds can be dispersed by wind and human activities. It can germinate quickly after flowering causing them to spread rapidly. George Municipality has requested the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment to give notices and directives to private properties that do not clear their pampas grass. It would be advisable to get rid of the grass in its early growth stage before it flowers and produces seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind. The methods that can be used to remove pampas grass include digging, burning, and using herbicides.

The process of eradicating pampas grass is not a one-size-fits-all, but it is important to note that the most effective way to remove pampas grass is to use both the physical and chemical methods simultaneously. Private landowners can contact the George Municipality Parks and Recreation Department for details on registered and approved herbicides for the control of Pampas grass.

Enquiries
Parks and Recreation, Directorate Community Services
82 Meade Street, George
044 802 2900
parks@george.gov.za (all complaints via this address)

A repair work of a pipe failure that occurred in Blanco on 17 April 2024 is ongoing.

The estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours since about 08:50 this morning. Meanwhile, the George municipality is supplying potable water to areas that are experiencing water outages. Water tankers are available in the following areas:

• For Farms it is stationed at Maitland Street
• Corner of George Road and Montagu Street
• Garage in Montagu Street
• Large tanker at Maitland Street

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands may experience low pressure. Should any resident not have water, please contact 044 801 6266.

Residents are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

A power outage affecting Crystal Street, Golden Valley, Robyn Crescent, and Marara Crescent has been reported to George Municipality. Repair teams are currently on-site busy with the repair work.

Repair efforts have been delayed due to the involvement of a civil contractor required for road crossing assistance before the repair work can proceed. The fault lies within the road reserve, necessitating the installation of sleeves and rerouting of the cable away from stormwater infrastructure.

Given the complexity of the situation, which involves multiple utility crossings including Fibre, Stormwater, sewerage, and electricity, the repair process is expected to be lengthy.

The municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and assures residents that efforts are underway to resolve the issue promptly. Further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.

Following a 450mm pipe failure in Blanco on 17 April a permanent repair is underway. The estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. George municipality is aware of areas that are experiencing water outages and tankers are stationed on Maitland Street robots and George Road. An additional tanker will roam as required.

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands may experience low pressure. Should any resident not have water, please contact 044 801 6266.

Residents are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.