UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU
Earlier this afternoon we announced an unplanned power outage in Thembalethu. Electricians went out to investigate the cause of the power outage. Nothing was found on the overhead lines. The electricians will attempt to restore the power supply after load-shedding at 20:00.
Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022 @19:40
UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU
Unplanned power outage in Thembalethu. Electricians on their way to investigate.
Issued by George Municipality
10/12/2022 @16:00
LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 10 DEC 2022 @14:00
Issued by George Municipality
Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, load-shedding has unfortunately been escalated to Stage 5 until further notice
George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 11/12/2022
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Monday 12/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 11/12/2022
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Monday 12/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30
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.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH
GLENWOOD AVENUE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN KRAAIBOSCH
GLENWOOD LAAN
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 14 DESEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 DONDERDAG 15 DESEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit
10 Dec 2022
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
ZONE 6
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 14H00 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 WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 14H00.
Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022
Water trucks have been withdrawn from supplying water to Denneoord. Water supply has been restored to all areas of Denneoord. Residents are urged to use water sparingly.
Issued by George Municipality
9 Dec 2022 @18:00
WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS FILLED WITH POTABLE WATER – PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY
Residents and businesses that did not have running water from their taps, who may have left the taps open to remove air from water pipes, must please close their taps to avoid the wastage of water.
The Civil Engineering Department confirmed that the water networks are relatively filled with water and should be able to supply potable water in all areas in George. Citizens are urged to continue using water sparingly. Water shortage-related queries over the weekend can be reported to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact number: 044 801 6300.
Issued by George Municipality
9 December 2022 @17:45
LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE 9 Dec 2022 @17:00
Issued by George Municipality
Loadshedding is currently being implemented at Stage 5 until 05:00 on Saturday morning. Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Saturday morning until 05:00 on Sunday morning. Loadshedding will then be reduced to Stage 2 at 05:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday morning. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are any significant changes.
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 09/12/2022
18:00 – 22:30 **
Saturday 10/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 11/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
Monday 12/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 09/12/2022
21:00 – 01:30 **
Saturday 10/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 11/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
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.
WATER TRUCKS ARE BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT
Information about low to no water pressure in the Denneoord/Camphersdrift areas water trucks are stationed at the following points:
• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Denneoord Superette at the top of Wellington Str
The trucks have already been dispatched at the above points, and will be stationed there until 20:00 tonight.
Issued by George Municipality
9 Dec 2022 @ 16:10
GWAING RIVER MOUTH BEACH RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC
The Community Services Department confirmed that it is safe to swim at Gwaing. The Gwaing River Beach Mouth is there open to the public.
Issued by George Municipality
9 Dec 2022 @14:05