Notice Archive

We are aware of the occasional sewer odour affecting the Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, and Thembalethu areas in recent months. After investigating, we found that the issue is primarily due to challenges with the oxygen supply demand system at the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and the additional residual (sludge) being received from the Water Treatment Works (WTW) situated in Denneoord.

What Is Causing the Odour?
• The WTW is currently discharging residual (sludge) into the wastewater system. This is a temporary measure until the WTW upgrade is complete, which will include a proper residual (sludge) dewatering handling facility.
• The Outeniqua WWTW is struggling to properly treat this waste due to two broken oxygen supply pieces of equipment , which help break down organic matter and reduce odours.
• Repairing this oxygen supply equipment is complex, and no contractors in South Africa are able to assist. We are now working on having them repaired abroad. In the meantime, a new oxygen supply demand system has been ordered as a temporary solution.

What Are We Doing About It?
• We have adjusted the treatment process to divert most of the flow to the recently built treatment module which operate more effectively.
• This change has already reduced the odour, and the situation will continue to improve as the system stabilises.
• The new oxygen supply equipment is expected to be in place by May 2025, ensuring better long-term odour control.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
Customer Services at Civil Engineering Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45am-4.30pm)
After hours: 044 801 6300

Openbare Kennisgewing: Hantering van rioolreuke in Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 2 April 2025

Ons is bewus van die rioolreuk wat af en toe die afgelope maande in die gebiede van Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu voorkom. Na ‘n ondersoek het ons bevind dat die probleem hoofsaaklik veroorsaak word deur uitdagings met die suurstofvoorsieningstelsel by die Outeniqua Afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg (WWTW) en die bykomende afval (modder) wat vanaf die Waterbehandelingsaanleg (WTW) in Denneoord ontvang word.

Wat veroorsaak die reuk?
• Die WTW stort tans afval (modder) in die rioolstelsel af. Dit is ’n tydelike maatreël totdat die WTW-opgradering voltooi is, wat ’n behoorlike afvalontwateringsfasiliteit sal insluit.
• Die Outeniqua WWTW sukkel om hierdie afval behoorlik te verwerk weens twee stukkende suurstofvoorsienings-eenhede, wat help om organiese materiaal af te breek en reuke te verminder.
• Die herstel van hierdie toerusting is ingewikkeld, en geen kontrakteurs in Suid-Afrika kan hiermee help nie. Ons werk tans daaraan om dit in die buiteland te laat herstel. Intussen is ’n nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstelsel bestel as ’n tydelike oplossing.
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Wat doen ons daaromtrent?
• Ons het die behandelingsproses aangepas om die grootste gedeelte van die vloei na die nuutgeboude behandelingseenheid te herlei, wat meer doeltreffend werk.
• Hierdie verandering het reeds die reuk verminder, en die situasie sal bly verbeter namate die stelsel stabiliseer.
• Die nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstoerusting word teen Mei 2025 verwag, wat beter langtermynbeheer oor die reuk sal verseker.

Ons waardeer die publiek se geduld en begrip terwyl ons hierdie kwessie oplos.
Kliëntedienste by Siviele Ingenieursdienste: 044 801 9262/6 (7:45-16:30)
Na-ure: 044 801 6300

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 90,02%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3 mm (Measured from 25 – 31 March 2025)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

📅 Issued by George Municipality, 27 March 2025 @18:51

⚡ A power outage has occurred in a small portion of the George CBD near the taxi rank.

🔍 Current Status:
👷‍♂️ An electrician is on-site conducting fault-finding.
⏳ The estimated time of repair (ETR) will be provided once the fault is located.
🙏 We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
#PowerUpdate #GeorgeMunicipality

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: Emergency Water Supply Interruption – Parkdene
📅 Issued by George Municipality, 27 March 2025 @18:05

🚨 Due to a valve failure, an emergency water supply interruption will take place in Parkdene tonight at 21:00.

🔧 Repair Details:
💧 The water supply will be turned off at 21:00 to allow for urgent repair work.
⏳ Estimated Time of Repair (ETR): Approximately 2 hours.

🚰 Alternative Water Supply:
🚛 A water truck will be deployed to roam the affected area and provide drinking water during the outage.

The Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis this afternoon tabled the Draft George Municipality’s 3rd review of the 5th Generation Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022 – 2027.

“At the heart of this IDP lies our unwavering commitment to good, clean, and responsible governance and service delivery. We are focused on ensuring financial stability, accountability, and integrity in all that we do. The plan sets clear goals, measurable objectives, and performance indicators, allowing us to track our progress, adapt to emerging challenges, and ensure that we remain on course toward achieving our vision.”

Read more: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_26-IDP-Tabling-for-Mayor-final.pdf