The water supply to consumers situated in LOWER HEROLDS BAY / BEACH AREA in HEROLDS BAY will be partially or completely interrupted on MONDAY 5th JUNE 2023 – BETWEEN 08:00 – 16:15.
If the weather is not suitable on this day, the interruption will take place the following day. We regret any inconvenience.
Issued by George Municipality
26 May 2023
NOTICE NR. FIN013/2023
A public auction of redundant/worn-out materials and vehicles will be held on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 10:00 at the Main Hall, Civic Centre, York Street, George.
Further information is available at the Office of the Director Financial Services.
(Mr R Roos at telephone number 044- 801 9039).
George Municipality is aware of a fake WhatsApp voice note that has been issued. Please treat the information as Fake News Water supply will not be affected in any way.
George Municipality ranked third in the 2022 Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) by Ratings Afrika. The survey ranks the 112 largest municipalities and eight metros, out of 257 municipalities in total.
The MFSI rates municipalities and metros on a scale of one to 100, based on six financial components: operating performance, liquidity management, debt governance, budget practices, affordability, and infrastructure development.
https://www.citizen.co.za/business/sas-top-municipalities-midvaal-saldanha-bay/
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 24 May 2023, George Municipality
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 94.79
Rainfall for previous 7 days: 45.5mm (Measured up to and including 22 May 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.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
Read the latest GM Newsletter – Volume 65 May 2023 follow the link below for details on the current status of:
POWER LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROJECT- Phase 3 Rollout / KRAGBEPERKINGSAANPASSINGSPROJEK – Fase 3 Uitvoering / IPROJEKTHI YOLUNGISO LOKULINGANISELWA KWAMANDLA – UKUQALISWA KWESIGABA SESITHATHU
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FINAL-GM-NEWSLETTER-VOLUME-65-MAY-2023.pdf
Tuesday, 23 May 2023: Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Wednesday. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 24/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Thursday 25/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 26/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 **
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 24/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Thursday 25/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 26/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 **
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot.
Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 23 MAY 2023 @08:50
Due to the breakdown of a generating unit each at Arnot, Majuba and Medupi power stations, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 on Tuesday and not Stage 3 as previously communicated. Thereafter, the schedule will be implemented as previously communicated. Eskom is working on returning these generating units to service. Further updates will be communicated as soon as any changes occur. (Eskom)>>>
The following schedules for George and Uniondale remain the same as published on Sunday.
George will be affected as follows:
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 24/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Thursday 25/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 26/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 **
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 24/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Thursday 25/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 26/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 **
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot.
Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
George Municipality has since last year reviewed a number of existing and/or drafted new by-laws for a number of directorates. The by-laws allow for an individual municipality to regulate the affairs and the services it provides within its area of jurisdiction. The details of by-laws can differ from one municipality to another, and the public is always advised to check their local municipal by-laws which can be found on the relevant municipal website www.george.gov.za.
Public Participation
All of the By-laws have been workshopped with Council to provide all Councillors an opportunity for inputs. A public participation process is then followed which allows members of the public to provide their comments and input. Once the input has been received from the public and addressed, the final by-law then goes back to Council for approval.
STATUS OF BY-LAWS BEING REVIEWED
CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
NEW Public Transport, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Water and Sanitation Services By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
NEW Stormwater By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Water Services By-law (Restrict the use of Water), Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/bylaws-and-regulations/civil-engineering-services/
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DETAILS for CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged: via mail to reach the Director: Civil Engineering Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023 ; or via e-mail with subject line “Comment to CES By-laws ” to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za
Any person who is unable to write, can submit their input, verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Mr Jannie Koegelenberg (044 801 9278 ).
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Customer Care, Credit Control and Debt Collection By-law, Financial Services – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Tariff By-law, Financial Services – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Rates By-law, Financial Services – Open for comment until 12 June 2023https://www.george.gov.za/finance-cat/bylaws-and-regulations/finance-bylaws-and-regualtions/
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DETAILS for FINANCIAL SERVICES
Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged at: via mail to Director: Financial Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via e-mail with subject line “Financial By-Laws, 2023” to rcoetzee@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za
Any persons who are unable to read or write but wish to participate in the process will be assisted during office hours by appointment with Mr. Renaldo Coetzee at the George Municipality Main Offices, to transcribe their comments / representations. Appointments can be made via telephone at (044) 801 9122.
ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES
Electricity Supply By-law, Electrotechnical Services – Open for comment until 12 June 2023https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/bylaws-and-regulations/electrotechnical-services/
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DETAILS for ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES
Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged at: via mail to reach Mr Edward Nqumse: Electrotechnical Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via e-mail with subject line “Comment to Electricity By-laws” to ennqumse@george.gov.za and njikija@george.gov.za as well as copied to post@george.gov.za
Any person who is unable to write, can submit their input, verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Mr Edward Nqumse (044- 8019218).
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cleansing, Parks and Recreation, Environmental, Sport)
Cemeteries and Crematoria By-law, Community Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Public Amenities By-law, Community Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Air Quality Management By-law, Community Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Public Nuisances By-law, Community Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/bylaws-and-regulations/community-services/
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DETAILS for COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SERVICES
Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged at: via mail to reach Mr Sivuyile Mtila, Community Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via e-mail with subject line “Comment to Community Services By-laws” to smtila@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za
Any person who is unable to write, can submit their input, verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Mr Sivuyile Mtila (044- 802 2900).
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICES (Disaster Management Services, Law Enforcement, Traffic Services)
Impounding of Animals By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Keeping of dogs, cats and other animals By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Liquor Trading By-laws, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Community Fire Safety By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
NEW Remotely Piloted Aircraft By-Law – Community Services Directorate/Community Safety – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/bylaws-and-regulations/protection-services/
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DETAILS for COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICES
Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged at: via mail to reach Ms Lee-Anne Meiring, Community Safety, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via e-mail with subject line “Comment to Community Safety By-laws” to lmeiring@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za
Any person who is unable to write, can submit their input, verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Ms Lee-Anne Meiring (044- 801 6350).
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/bylaws-and-regulations/protection-services/
Zoning Scheme By-law, Human Settlements, Planning and Development Directorate – Open for Comment until 05 June 2023
Comments and inputs can be emailed to, kbmeyer@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za phoned in to 044 801 9435 or submitted in person at the George Municipality, 5th Floor, 71 York Street, George, 6530.
Informal Trading By-law, Human Settlements, Planning and Development Directorate – Open for comment until 05 June 2023
Comments and inputs can be emailed to, khaarhoff@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za phoned in to 044 801 9148 or submitted in person at the George Municipality Ground Floor ,71 York Street, George ,6530