Notice Archive

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY: KRAAIBOSCH PARK AND GROENKLOOF

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
KRAAIBOSCH PARK, GROENKLOOF WOODS, GROENKLOOF VILLAGE, GROENKLOOF RIF, GROENKLOOF GLEN

NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00 for the purpose of repairing the bulk supply pipeline. Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few hours afterwards to allow the network to stabilise. Water tankers will be stationed in the affected areas.

The co-operation of residents is fully appreciated.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER: KRAAIBOSCH PARK AND GROENKLOOF

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

KRAAIBOSCH PARK, GROENKLOOF WOODS, GROENKLOOF VILLAGE, GROENKLOOF RIF, GROENKLOOF GLEN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 24 OKTOBER 2023 VAN 09H00 TOT 17H00 met die doel om die grootmaattoevoerpyplyn te herstel. Verbruikers word versoek om asseblief water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydperk en vir ‘n paar uur daarna sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer. Watertenkwaens sal in die geaffekteerde gebiede gestasioneer wees.

Die inwoners se samewerking word opreg waardeer

George Municipality encourages events to take place in the destination provided they are covered under the legal framework.

It is important that any events planned for the Festive Season 1 December 2023 – 30 January 2024, that require municipal approval as per the details below, must be applied for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event taking place; and the final deadline for submission of Event Applications for this season is 15 November 2023.

POPULATION CERTIFICATE
Please note that any event with more than 200 people attending, must apply for a Population Certificate, which is obtained from the Fire Department.  There is a fee applicable and a number of requirements which must be attended to well in advance.

This includes but is not limited to:

Fire Department Population Certificate application forms and proof of payment
All Events require SAPS Risk Categorization
1000 people or more Department of Health Western Cape medical approval
Engineering Certificates of Compliance (COC’s) for relevant structures involved – for example, tents and stages
Electrical Certificates of Compliance for any electrical boards and generators
Public Liability Insurance
Medical service provider’s registrations
Security service provider’s registrations
Appointment letter for Safety Officer
Permission letter from property owner

Events Safety Management Plan that addresses  the following:

Contact details of role-players, emergency services and authorities
Traffic Plan
Parking Plan
Public address system and backup system
Catering setup / use
Electricity setup / certificate of compliance for any temporary DV boards
Waste Removal Plan
Medical Plan
Evacuation Plan / Emergency Procedures
Security Plan
Site Plan / sketch

Any other documentation the Fire Department deems necessary to complete the application process.

OTHER COMPLIANCES
Please note that land use of your venue must be compliant and certain events with higher risk categorisations will require a Joint Operations Command (JOC).
Most events which have food vendors will have inspections by the Garden Route District Municipality Health Inspector.

Please contact Santa Sternsdorf, Station Commander  at George Fire Department on 044 801 6300 or ssternsdorf@george.gov.za

Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023:

With the emergency reserves fully replenished, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 22:00 tonight until 05:00 on Thursday.

Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00, from which time Stage 2 loadshedding resumes until 05:00 on Friday.

This pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00, will be repeated daily until further notice.
George and Uniondale times remain unchanged.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord – Estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. Teams are on site and working on repairs. The section of damaged pipeline was isolated. Water truck is stationed in the Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience. Issued by George Mun 18 October 2023 at 12h20

#QUICK FACTS: Approval of building plans
George Municipality has implemented an automated system for the submission of building plans.

This portal enables the municipality as well as the practitioner who submitted the plan to track to the minute when the plan was received, which Departments it has been circulated to and when it was returned to the applicant.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George Municipality receives on average over 2000 building plans per year.

The average time to process plans smaller than 500m² = 19.8 days
The average time to process plans larger than 500m² = 17 days

Administration related enquiries 044 801 9370 or 044 801 9438

Request of existing building plans pmlingani@george.gov.za or smoshani@george.gov.za or mdyakop@george.gov.za
Status on building plan approvals vnlaws@george.gov.za or agriessel@george.gov.za

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#VINNIGE FEITE: Goedkeuring van bouplanne

George Munisipaliteit het ‘n outomatiese stelsel geïmplementeer vir die indiening van bouplanne.

Hierdie kanaal stel die munisipaliteit sowel as die praktisyn wat die plan ingedien het in staat om tot op die minuut dop te hou wanneer die plan ontvang is, na watter departemente dit gesirkuleer is en wanneer dit aan die aansoeker terugbesorg is.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George-munisipaliteit ontvang gemiddeld meer as 2000 bouplanne per jaar.

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne kleiner as 500m² te verwerk = 19,8 dae

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne groter as 500m² te verwerk = 17 dae

Administrasie Administratiewe-verwante navrae 044 801 9370 of 044 801 9438

Versoek van bestaande bouplanne pmlingani@george.gov.za of smoshani@george.gov.za of mdyakop@george.gov.za

Status opvan bouplangoedkeurings vnlaws@george.gov.za of agrissel@george.gov.za

Update:Unplanned water outage and low water pressure. Estimated time of repair is another hour from now.
George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 14h05.

My Smart City App – Register and Pay your Account!
Simplify how you communicate and transact with the George Municipality. Pay your account on the My Smart City – George App.
Get Your Account Registered/ Verified
1.    Go to your Apps home screen
2.    Tap on My Municipality
3.    Tap on the Municipal accounts icon
4.    Tap the Add Account
5.    Complete all relevant fields. (Please note that you can only proceed once you have selected your location under your profile.)
6.    Verification of your Account details may take 1-2 days and thereafter you are able to pay your account
7.    Once your Account Icon has turned green (i.e it is verified) select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement.

Paying Your Account
1.    Once your Account has been verified,
2.    Tap on the bar and click on Pay Account
3.    Fill in the amount you would like to pay
4.    Click Pay Account
5.    Complete all relevant fields under Card Details
6.    Tap Pay Now
7.    Select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement
8.    Confirmation of payment will be received via the APP.

The My Smart City – George App simplifies Service Delivery for the Resident:
•     Log municipal faults;
•     Receive local alerts and notifications;
•     Chat to an Agent during office hours;
•     Access and pay your municipal bill;
•     Submit self-read meter readings;
•     Have the opportunity to complete Customer Satisfaction Surveys;
•     and let you contribute to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) without needing to attend meetings;
•     and gives you Access to Business listings/ Events for George and surrounds.

George Municipality has partnered with My Smart City to bring a tailored one-stop solution to your service delivery needs.

Watch Video on paying your account via the APP
https://youtu.be/dU0mGaZCzH0

Download NEW My Smart City – George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or via the My Smart City website www.mysmart.city or Scan the QR Code which can also be found on your current municipal statement! Should you have any issues with registering please contact support@mysmart.city