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Due to the consistent available generation capacity, loadshedding will continue to be suspended from midnight until 16:00 tomorrow. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until midnight. This will be repeated daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 15/06/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 16/06/2023
None

Saturday 17/06/2023
None

Sunday 18/06/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 14/06/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 15/06/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 16/06/2023
None

Saturday 17/06/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 18/06/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Consumers are reminded to 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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the afterhours 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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

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

UPDATE: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @16:30

Due to the storm, parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages since this morning.

AREAS THAT ARE STILL EXPERIENCING POWER OUTAGES

Plover/Hillwood Streets (These streets should be finished before load shedding)
The fire department is at the FM Tower line with the cutting of trees.
Tienmylaan
7 Passes
Bosplaas

The contractor just got the material and repairs will continue.

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

TOUWSRANTEN POWER OUTEAGES: CONTACT ESKOM

The George Municipality is aware of power outages at Touwranten. This area falls directly under Eskom. Consumers must call Eskom’s Customer Care directly on 086 003 7566.

Issued by George Municipality

14 June 2023 @16:00

UPDATE: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @15:25

Due to the storm, parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages since this morning.

POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Hoekwil
Saasveld being switched on.

AREAS THAT ARE STILL EXPERIENCING POWER OUTAGES
Wilderness Heights
7 Passes
Watsonia Road
Pine Due line

Kindly report power outages to
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

The Western Cape Provincial government will be hosting a Youth Expo in George on the 16th of June 2023 at the George Civic Centre from 09h00 to 17h00. Young people are encouraged to attend the event as a variety of exciting opportunities will be discussed that will empower them.

Transport will be available on the 16th of June from 08h00 at the following pick-up points:

Thembalethu
Thembalethu Primary School, Truns, Puma Garage.

Lawaaikamp
Community Hall

Parkdene
Parkdene High School (gate on the side of the School Hall)

Conville
Clinic Parking

Borcherds
Kidstop

Rosemoore
Community Hall

Protea Park /Lavalia
Protea Park Municipal Area Office
Rosedale Area Office

Pacaltsdorp
Pacaltsdorp Community Hall, New Dawn Park Sports Field and Police Station

Rosedale
Community hall
China Shop

Blanco
Community Hall

UPDATE: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @12:10

Parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages since this morning, due to the storm.

POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

De Swart Line
Newton, Wetzel and Palgrave Streets
George South
Duiwerweg
Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
Caledon Street and Camphersdrift

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

Please take note that the planned outages scheduled for both George East (14 June) and Hoekwil (15 June) have been canceled due to severe weather conditions.

New dates will be issued as soon as possible.

Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @10:30

Parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages due to the storm.

POWER RESTORED
Heatherlands (College Rd, Plantasie Rd, Hope Str)

NETWORKS STILL AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGES ARE:
Denneord
Newton & Palgrave

Pacalsdorp: Mission Streets

MEDIUM VOLTAGE FAULTS
Wilderness heights
De Swaart line x15 Transformers
Modderfontein x1 Transformer
Erica line US 22, 30, 31, 46, 47

NMMU Saarsveld line
Bitou line

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection accident cleared, all lanes open
Arbour Road Cleared
Strawberry Farm R404 Cleared
21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift Cleared

Seven Passes Road – Road remains closed due to electrical cables that fell with tree.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300

Motor Vehicle Accident at Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection. Three vehicles involved. One lane direction CBD is closed.

Outeniqua Pass – Cleared 07h45

Arbour road closed completely from Camphersdrift Road. Estimated time 35 min. Please use alternative road.

Strawberry Farm R404 – services still busy with clearing.

21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift – services still busy with clearing.

CJ Langenhoven – road clear no obstructions found.

Seven Passes Road – tree obstructing roadway. Garden Route Fire attending.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300

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Motor Vehicle Accident at Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection. Three vehicles involved. One lane direction CBD is closed.

Outeniqua Pass – Fir Tree has fallen, blocking one lane in direction George – Emergency Services are addressing

Arbour Road – large tree has fallen creating traffic congestion in northerly direction – motorists to please use alternative route.

Courtney Street – Cleared
Mission Street – Cleared
Touwsranten – Cleared
Carmel Guest House – Cleared
Victoria Bay – Cleared
Blanco Bridge, Fancourt – Cleared
Meent Street, Heather park – Cleared
Davidson Road/ Arbour Way electrical pole fell. Cables have been made safe and cleared

Strawberry Farm R404 – services still busy with clearing.

21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift – services still busy with clearing.

CJ Langenhoven – investigating report of fallen tree.

Seven Passes Road – tree obstructing roadway. Garden Route Fire attending.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300
Motorists advised to travel with caution due to current weather conditions.

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Touwsranten – tree on car, still being cleared.
Mission Street – tree down being attended to.

R102/Strawberry Farm/Blanco Bridge – investigating reports of fallen trees.
Meent Street, Heather Park – investigating report of fallen tree.

Victoria Bay – tree down, cleared.
Courtenay Street – cleared
Outeniqua Pass – cleared

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300
Motorists advised to travel with caution due to current weather conditions.

Issued George Municipality