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Public Notice: Older driving licence cards (issued 2020/2021) will be destroyed if not collected

Public Notice: Older driving licence cards (issued 2020/2021) will be destroyed if not collected

Issued by George Municipality 24 January 2022 for immediate release

 

George Municipality would like to inform those members of the public who have already received SMS’s from the Department of Traffic Services in George, for the collection of driving licence cards issued during 2020 and 2021, that these cards must be collected AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS A FINAL NOTICE. Failure to collect will result in them being destroyed BY 28 FEBRUARY. The Department of Traffic Services will make a last attempt to get these people to collect their driving licence cards by sending a FINAL SMS.

 

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works announced the measures being taken after being inundated with requests from DLTCs about uncollected driving licence cards and the challenge the local municipal offices are experiencing with storage space, especially cards that were produced early in 2020 and 2021. George Traffic Services started this process last year already by sending clients reminder SMs’s and even arranged Saturday times to pick up cards.

George Traffic Services, in adhering to a Departmental Circular has already started sending out SMS’s informing applicants to collect their driver’s licence cards. This will be the last notice to applicants to collect cards issued in 2020 or 2021.

According to Traffic Services, applicants have already received at least three SMS’s to notify them of collection. After 60 days of application, it remains the responsibility of the applicant to inquire about the status of their application, as stated on the back of their receipt. All applicants should adhere to the instructions at the back of the receipt.

Collection times are from 09h00 to 15h00 in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp.

A DRIVING LICENCE CARD MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE APPLICANT OR IF NOT POSSIBLE PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO COLLECT IT.

For more information please contact the office on 044 878 2400.

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 63.17%
Rainfall for last 7 days: 5.4mm (Measured up to and including 23 January 2023)

The co-operation 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. Fines will apply and/or six months imprisonment
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 updated loadshedding schedule – 23 January 2023 @ 16h00

Eskom updated loadshedding schedule, Monday, 23 January 2023: Evening loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 4 daily at 16:00 – 05:00 while Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented daily at 05:00 – 16:00 until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.
*Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/*

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 23/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 27/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 23/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:20
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 26/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:20

Friday 27/01/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:20

Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 23 JANUARY 2023 @06:45

Two generating units at Tutuka Power Station were shut down during the night, while the return to service of an Arnot Power Station unit has been delayed, further reducing available capacity. Loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 3 until 16:00 on Monday. Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00. Eskom will publish a full update during the afternoon. (Eskom)

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 23/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30

Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 27/01/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 22/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 23/01/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
13:00 – 15:20

Thursday 26/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20

Friday 27/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20

Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 22 JANUARY 2023 @16:20

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Monday morning. Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented during the day at 05:00 – 16:00, whereafter Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented daily.

On Monday afternoon Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00. Evening loadshedding will then be reduced to Stage 3 daily from Tuesday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 22/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 23/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30

Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 27/01/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 22/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 23/01/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 25/01/2023
13:00 – 15:20

Thursday 26/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20

Friday 27/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20

Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 20 JAN 2023 @16:20

Loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 4 for this and tomorrow evenings at 16:00 – 05:00. Loadshedding will be lowered to Stage 3 at 05:00 – 16:00 on Saturday and further reduced to Stage 2 on Sunday morning. A full statement will be published on Sunday.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 20/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 21/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:00
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 22/02/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 20/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 21/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:00
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 22/02/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

Advertisement for call for event support proposals 2023_24


CALL FOR PROPOSALS

 EVENT SUPPORT, PARTNERSHIPS AND ACTIVATIONS

George, Wilderness and Uniondale boasts a diverse range of lifestyle, sports, and cultural events.

George Municipality is considering the sponsorship and/or partnering with local events in line with the mandate to promote economic activity and social cohesion. The sponsorships are also intended to combat seasonality, increase geographical spread of events to all the communities of George and promote the city as an event destination of choice.  The selection of events will ensure a balanced, year-round calendar of events to the benefit of the citizens of George.

Event organisers are invited to apply for event support, in the form of sponsorship and/or partnerships for events and festivals, within the George municipal area for the period starting from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

How to apply:

  1. Download the application form at https://www.george.gov.za/event-applications/
  2. Complete the application form and submit, along with the following documentation:
  • A detailed event proposal (including all sponsorships, profile, promotional plans, track record of previous events (including statistics) and a sustainability plan).
  • Portfolio of evidence of previous successful events organised, with photos or images of the previous event in JPEG format, if applicable, along with social media and website details.
  • For new events, provide a detailed business plan with financial projections.
  • A set of the Event Organisers latest Annual Financial Statements, signed by the COO and CFO.
  • An endorsement letter from the relevant governing body or association (Sports association, Tourism Office, Ratepayers and Residents Association, etc.) if applicable.
  • Land use permission for the venue plus a letter of approval for the use thereof from the owner of the property.

Event Applications must be sent to Claudine Carelse via e-mail to ccarlese@george.gov.za by 28 February 2023.  For more information contact Claudine Carelse on 044 801 9295

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: USE OF RAW WATER OR TREATED EFFLUENT FOR NON-POTABLE WATER PURPOSES

PUBLIC NOTICE: USE OF RAW WATER OR TREATED EFFLUENT FOR NON-POTABLE WATER PURPOSES

Issued by George Municipality, 18 January 2023

Please note that due to the water situation in George, the use of municipal potable water is restricted for certain activities, except with a written exemption approval from the Civil Engineering Services Directorate.

LOCATION FOR FREE COLLECTION OF TREATED EFFLUENT

Treated effluent is available for collection, free of charge, from the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works (Airport Road, George). Please ensure the safe and appropriate use of treated effluent, and that all personnel are informed when using treated effluent that it is not safe for human consumption.

LOCATION, RATE AND COLLECTION TIMES OF RAW WATER

Raw Water is available for collection at the New Water Treatments Works (11th Avenue, Denneoord).

Charges & payment

The rate as per the 2022/23 Tariff List for the collection of Raw Water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – this excludes VAT.

Payment for raw water, for the kilolitres to be collected, is to be made at the cashiers at the main Municipal Offices in York Street. Payment must be made prior to collection and the receipt presented on collection of raw water. No raw water will be provided without the presentation of the receipt as proof of payment.

Collection times:

  • Working days 08:00 – 16:00

Please note that raw water is not safe for human consumption. The user is to ensure the safety of the raw water and that it is suitable for specific use.

Please complete the indemnity form available as attached and also on the following George website link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ once completed please return it to the Directorate: Civil Engineering Services offices situated at Old Town Hall Building, Cnr. Market and York Street.

Telephone enquiries can be directed to 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 am-4: 30pm) during weekdays, except on public holidays.

Completed indemnity forms can be emailed to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: GEBRUIK VAN ROU WATER OF BEHANDELDE AFVALLEIDING VIR NIE-DRINKBARE WATERDOELEINDES

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 18 January 2023

Neem asseblief kennis dat weens van die watersituasie in George die gebruik van munisipale drinkbare water vir sekere aktiwiteite beperk is, behalwe met ‘n skriftelike vrystellingsgoedkeuring van die Direktoraat Siviele Ingenieursdienste.

LIGGING VIR GRATIS VERSAMELING VAN BEHANDELDE AFVALVOER

Behandelde afvalwater is beskikbaar vir afhaal, gratis, by die Gwaiing-afvalwaterbehandelingswerke (Airportweg, George). Verseker asseblief die veilige en toepaslike gebruik van behandelde afvalwater, en dat alle personeel ingelig word wanneer behandelde afvalwater gebruik word dat dit nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie.

LIGGING, TARIEF EN AFHAALTYE VAN ROU WATER

Rou water is beskikbaar vir afhaal by die New Water Treatments Works (11de Laan, Denneoord).

Kostes en betaling

Die tarief volgens die 2022/23-tarieflys vir die insameling van rou water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – dit sluit BTW uit.

Betaling vir rou water, vir die kiloliters wat afgehaal word, moet by die kassiere by die hoof munisipale kantore in Yorkstraat gemaak word. Betaling moet geskied voor afhaal en die kwitansie moet by afhaal van rou water getoon word. Geen rou water sal verskaf word sonder die voorlegging van die kwitansie as bewys van betaling nie.

Insamelingstye:

  • Werksdae 08:00 – 16:00

Neem asseblief kennis dat rou water nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie. Die gebruiker moet die veiligheid van die rou water verseker en dat dit geskik is vir spesifieke gebruik.

Voltooi asseblief die vrywaringsvorm wat beskikbaar is soos aangeheg en ook op die volgende George-webwerfskakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ sodra dit voltooi is, stuur dit asseblief terug na die Direktoraat: Siviele Ingenieursdienste se kantore geleë by Ou Stadsaalgebou, hoek van Mark en Yorkstraat.

Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 vm.-4: 30 nm.) gedurende weeksdae, behalwe op openbare vakansiedae.

Voltooide vrywaringsvorms kan per e-pos aan gvanniekerk@george.gov.za gestuur word.