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Eskom load shedding update – 22 September 2023

Eskom Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented at 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended over the long weekend and resume at Stage 1 from 05:00 on Tuesday.
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 22/09/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Saturday 23/09/2023
None
Sunday 24/09/2023
None
Monday 25/09/2023
None
Tuesday 26/09/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 22/09/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Saturday 23/09/2023
None
Sunday 24/09/2023
None
Monday 25/09/2023
None
Tuesday 26/09/2023
21:00 – 23:30

George on High Alert Following a Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    Floods Safety Tips

The SA Weather report has warned of an intense Spring cut-off low that is expected to affect large parts of South Africa from Saturday to Tuesday. In reaction to this, George Municipality is prepared with a contingency plan consisting of integrated services to respond to predicted disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms and damaging waves.

The Municipality appeals to residents to be alert and cautious. If on the road, avoid flooded areas and rivers and be ready to move to higher ground, if necessary. Remember to keep pets safe. The public can purchase sandbags at Agri and sandbags can be filled at the Fire Department Mitchell Street. Watch the George Municipal social media pages, website and local media for updated information.

Important contact details for emergencies:
Switchboard: 801 9111 (7.45 am-4.30 pm)
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89

Uniondale
Fire: 044 801 6311 or 044 801 6300
Switchboard and fault reporting: 044 752 1024

 

Public Notice: Hazardous Waste Day cancelled for today – due to bad weather conditions

George Municipality Environmental Services cancelled the Household Hazardous Waste Open Day today due to the bad weather. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The next open day for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste is on 24 November 2023 from 08h00 to 15h00 at Outeniqua Stadium Parking, Augusta St, George.
What we take
• Motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid
• Used antifreeze
• Paint, paint thinner, turpentine
• Pesticides or herbicides
• Household batteries
• CRTs, old TVs, miscellaneous
electronics, Tyres, Fluorescent tubes and Globes
• Household medical waste (needles
and old medicine and tablets)
We Don’t Take
• Explosives • Ammunition
• Radioactive Materials
• Controlled Substances

Additional Information
Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a strong box preferably in their original, labelled containers.
Do not EVER mix products together.
Phone George Municipality Environmental office on 044 802 2900 for any queries.

Lions Karoo to Coast event cancelled to due expected adverse weather conditions

The George Municipality Disaster Management team has deemed the Lions Karoo to Coast unsafe to proceed due to expected adverse weather conditions on Sunday, 24th September 2023.
We must put the safety of people first and after deliberation notified the race organisers of this decision at 20:00 on Thursday, 21st September 2023. The event organisers will issue a more detailed release to the rider entry database on Friday 22nd September.
The Lions Karoo to Coast is an annual 100 km mountain bike race held in September down the Prince Alfred’s Pass from Uniondale to Knysna.
George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused due to the cancellation of the event. We thank the participants, and everyone involved for their understanding in this regard.

WARD COMMITTEES: FILLING OF VACANCIES IN WARDS 7, 16, 24, 17, 2, 3, 18, 22

Please note that the election of block representatives for the following wards will take place as follows:
See the full schedule of the Ward Meetings
https://tinyurl.com/3wxt2mdm

Link for 26-28 October 2023
https://tinyurl.com/ycx592kw

Members of the local community are requested to bring their identity document or valid driver’s license on the voting day.

For further enquiries please contact Siphokazi Maku on 044-801 9439.

Planned power outage: Virgin Active – 28 September 2023

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
VIRGIN ACTIVE
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00 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 being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
VIRGIN ACTIVE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00 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 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00.

WARD COMMITTEES: FILLING OF VACANCIES IN WARDS 5

Please note that the election of block representatives for Ward 5, which was initially scheduled to take place on 20 September 2023 has been rescheduled to take place on 11 October 2023.

See the full schedule in the below link:
[https://tinyurl.com/3wxt2mdm]

Link for 11 October 2023
[https://tinyurl.com/5c9x9ef5]

Members of the local community are requested to bring their identity documents or valid driver’s license on the voting day.

For further enquiries please contact Siphokazi Maku on 044-801 9439.

All George beaches re-open for the public as of tomorrow

Herolds Bay, Archive picture

Good news for beachgoers in the George area! All beaches, including Gwaing Beach, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip, will be open to the public starting Friday, September 22, 2023. Heavy construction vehicles are still moving around the beaches and certain beach infrastructure such as benches and walkways have been removed. However, please note that swimming is not advisable due to the absence of lifeguards and debris in the water. Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the heart of the Garden Route!

Issued 21 September 2023, George Municipality