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Upgrading of Eden Sewer Pump Station 17 – 18 Nov 2022

Work at Eden Sewer
Pump Station
17 – 18 November 2022

PROJECT:

Upgrading of Eden Sewer Pump Station

 

DESCRIPTION:

ELECTRICAL WORK AT EDEN SEWER PUMP STATION, GEORGE.

 

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT EDEN PUMP STATION:

A new Motor Control Centre (MCC) has been installed at the Eden Sewer Pump Station.

The electrical switchover must now be done to activate the newly installed MCC, and the pump station will not be operational during this process.

 

PERIOD FOR DISRUPTION IN SERVICES:

17 November from 20h00 to 18 November 8h00.

 

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

The public and residents in EDEN, DENVER PARK and LOERIE PARK are requested to use water very sparingly during this time and to discharge as little water as possible into the sewer network.

Please limit the flushing of toilets, washing clothes and dishes, and use water very sparingly when showering or bathing.

 

CONSTRUCTION IMPACT:

The Eden sewer pump station will not be operational for this period and all inflow to the pump station will have to be removed using suction tankers to prevent any spillage.

 

ACCESS TO THE SITE:

This is a construction site and may not be accessed by the public for health and safety control, and to prevent hindrance to the emergency work being executed.

 

ENQUIRIES: IX Engineers: 082 944 3654

 

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused and thanks the residents and public for their cooperation to ensure the successful execution of the works

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at old unraised dam wall height: 67.14%
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 53.72%
Rainfall for the month of October 2022 (George Witfontein Weather Station): 56.8mm
Rainfall for the month of October 2022 (George Tierkop Weather Station): 60.6mm
Current Demand/usage per day: 37.3 megalitres

(Please note the dam level indication is based on the spillway and dam wall height before it was raised, the latter is the new unofficial estimation based on preliminary calculations ahead of re-calibration of the dam. Re-calibration has commenced and is dependent on several factors. Adjusted official readings will be implemented and reported once new capacity has been confirmed, the time period of this is unknown).

Section 2B water restrictions for Uniondale and George remain in place as per Council decision.
Uniondale and George water restrictions details on https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/

The immediate measures to be adhered to are as follows:

  • Mechanical or automatic irrigation/watering devices or sprinkler systems for gardens are prohibited. Gardens may only be watered with a handheld hose from 19h00 – 21h00 (September – April) and 17h00 – 19h00 (May – August)
  • Mondays/Thursdays: Even-numbered households ONLY
  • Tuesdays/Fridays: Uneven numbered households ONLY
  • The irrigation or watering of all sports fields is prohibited.  Exemption applies only for golf course greens, bowling greens, and cricket pitches daily between 19h00 – 21h00.
  • The washing of vehicles using a handheld/garden hose, except by a commercial enterprise, is prohibited.
  • Cleaning of any outside surface area using a hosepipe/mechanical means is prohibited. The use of a bucket is permitted.
  • Filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
  • Where own water from a borehole or reservoir is used, “OWN WATER” signage must be displayed.
  • Exemption can be applied for and considered, please contact 044 801 9354.

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.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD
FRANKLIN RD, DUNE MOLE STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

Issued by George Municipality
15 Nov 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER GEDEELTE VAN LANGVLEI DUNES WEG

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LANGVLEI DUNES WEG
FRANKLIN WEG, DUNE MOLE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 18 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 MAANDAG 21 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
15 Nov 2022

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Weiering van toegang en/of weiering om kapasiteit vir voorafbetaalde meters af te gradeer

George Munisipaliteit bevestig hiermee dat ons besig is met die implementering van die nuwe elektriese tariefstruktuur soos deur die Raad goedgekeur. Ons het bewus geword van sekere verbruikers wie munisipale amptenare en subkontrakteur’s  toegang tot hul huise weier weens óf veiligheidskwessies óf omdat hulle nie bewus is van die proses wat aan die gang is nie.

Die Munisipaliteit benodig toegang om die vereiste aanpassings aan die geïnstalleerde kapasiteit op voorafbetaalde meters te implementeer, soos vereis word deur die nuwe tariefstruktuur. Die doel van die aanpassings is om ‘n funksie op die voorafbetaalde meter te verander, om óf die geïnstalleerde kapasiteit aan te pas soos deur die munisipaliteit gekies óf om die kapasiteit aan te pas soos deur die verbruiker gekies.

Hierdie brief gee die mandaat aan die Munisipale amptenare/ONTEC en hul kontrakteurs en subkontrakteurs om die nodige stappe te doen. Die mandaat van die George Munisipaliteit om die kapasiteit van jou voorafbetaalde meter vas te stel, berus by die volgende wetgewing, beleid en goedkeurings.

  1. Die toepassing van koste-reflektiewe tariewe word in die Wet op Munisipale Stelsels Artikel 74 bepaal soos hieronder getoon.

(d) tariewe moet die koste weerspieël wat redelikerwys geassosieer word met die lewering van die diens, insluitend kapitaal-, bedryfs-, instandhouding-, administrasie- en vervangingskoste en rentekoste:

  1. Die Nasionale Elektrisiteitsprysbeleid van Suid-Afrika (EPP) stipuleer die toepassing van kapasiteitsbeperkings op voorrade soos hieronder getoon.

Beleidsposisie: 36
Huishoudelike tariewe om meer koste-reflektief te word, wat ‘n reeks aanbodopsies bied met progressiewe kapasiteit-gedifferensieerde tariewe en aansluitingsfooie:

  • Aan die eenkant ‘n enkeleenergietarief sonder basieseheffing, beperk tot 20 Ampère ennominaleverbindingsheffing;
  • Op die volgende vlak ‘n tarief wat tariefheffings kan bevat om ‘n basiese heffing, kliëntediensheffing, kapasiteitsheffing en energieheffing te weerspieël met kostereflektiewe verbindingsheffings; en
  • Op die finale vlak moet TVG-tariewe (Tyd Van Gebruik) op dieselfde basis as hierbo ingestel word, maar met die TVG-energietariewe.
  1. George Raad het die elektrisiteitstariewe soos voorgestel in die begroting in Junie 2022 goedgekeur en wat deel was van die openbare deelname proses soos hieronder getoon.

Huishoudelike Verbruikers: 1 of 3 fase. Kapasiteit van meer as 20 Amp enkelfase
Basiese heffing                 :               R74,63 per maand
Kapasiteitsheffing           :               R4,50 per Amp per fase per maand
Energieheffing                  :               208,49 sent per KWh

  1. Die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (NERSA) het die elektrisiteitstariewe vir George Munisipaliteit goedgekeur, wat die kapasiteitsbeperkings insluit soos toegepas soos hieronder getoon.
  • Huishoudelikeenkelfase – 1 deelvoorafbetaald (20 ampère)
    Energie heffing: 239,62c/kWh
  • HuishoudelikeVerbruikers: 1 of 3 fase. Kapasiteit van meer as 20 Amp enkelfase
    Basiese heffing:       R74,63 per maand
    Kapasiteitsheffing:  R4,50 per Amp per fase per maand
    Energieheffing:        208,49 sent per KWh

Die implementeringsplan is ook breedvoerig met NERSA bespreek, en hulle het die plan onderskryf wat behels dat verbruikers hul kapasiteit kan kies of die keuse van ‘n toepaslike kapasiteit deur die munisipaliteit in geval van verbruikers wat versuim om dit te doen. Verbruikers is ingelig oor die nuwe elektriese tariewe en die besluite wat hulle moet neem, asook die implikasies van kapasiteitsbeperkings.

Om toegang tot munisipale mandaatbeamptes te weier om die gekose kapasiteit te stel, sal gevolge hê. Neem asseblief kennis dat alle munisipale en/of Ontec-amptenare identifikasiekaarte met ‘n foto en hul ID-nommer sowel as ‘n afskrif van hierdie brief dra. Skakel hierdie nommer 044 873 5474 gedurende werksure om te verifieer dat die amptenare by jou huis deel vorm van hierdie projek.

Die volgende opsies is beskikbaar vir die kliënte:

  • Veranderhulbesluiten verleen toegangsodat die kapasiteit op hulvoorafbetaalde meter gestelkan
  • Kies die kapasiteit wat benodig word in die goedgekeurdevormen verleen toegang vir die personeel om die kapasiteittestel.
  • Teken ‘n vorm wat aanduidathulle ‘n verandering in kapasiteitwilhêendus die gepaardgaandebasieseheffingenkapasiteitsheffingsalbetaal. (60 Ampere).
  • Weiering vantoegang of ondertekening van keuringsvorm, in welkegeval die toevoerontkoppelsal

Rig asseblief enige navrae aan 044 801 9243 of e-pos jou navraag na elec.applications@george.gov.za

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Refusing Access and/or refusing to downgrade capacity for pre-paid meter

George Municipality hereby confirms that it is in process of implementing the new electrical tariff structure as approved by Council. We have become aware that certain consumers are refusing municipal officials and our sub-contractor’s access to their homes due to either safety concerns or not being aware of the process underway.

The Municipality requires access in order to implement the required adjustments to the installed capacity on pre-paid meters, as required by the new tariff structure. The adjustments take the form of a setting being changed on the Prepayment meter itself, to either adjust the installed capacity to the default capacity as selected by the municipality or to adjust to the capacity as selected by the consumer.

This letter gives mandate to the Municipal officials/ONTEC and their contractors and sub-contractors to take the required action. The mandate of the George Municipality to set the capacity of your pre-paid meter is vested in the following legislation, policy and approvals.

  1. The application of cost reflective tariffs is mandated in the Municipal Systems Act Section 74 as shown below.

(d) tariffs must reflect the costs reasonably associated with rendering the service, including capital, operating, maintenance, administration and replacement costs and interest charges:

2.  The National Electricity Pricing Policy of South Africa (EPP) stipulates the application of capacity                limits on supplies as shown below.

Policy Position: 36
Domestic tariffs to become more cost-reflective, offering a suit of supply options with progressive capacity-differentiated tariffs and connection fees:

  • At the one end a single energy rate tariff with no basic charge, limited to 20 Amps and nominal connection charge;
  • At the next level a tariff which could contain tariff charges to reflect a basic charge, customer service charge, capacity charge and energy charge with cost-reflective connection charges; and
  • At the final level TOU tariffs must be instituted on the same basis as above, but with the TOU energy rates.

    3. George Council approved the electricity tariffs as proposed in the budget in June 2022 and which were a part of the public participation process as shown below.

Domestic Consumers: 1 or 3 phase. Capacity exceeding 20 Amps single phase
Basic Charge                      :                               R74,63 per month
Capacity Charge               :                               R4,50 per Amp per phase per month
Energy Charge                   :                               208,49 cents per KWh

        4. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved the electricity tariffs for                          George Municipality, involving the capacity limits as being applied as shown below.

  • Domestic Single Phase – 1 Part Prepaid (20 Amps)
    Energy Charge:  239.62c/kWh
  • Domestic Consumers: 1 or 3 phase. Capacity exceeding 20 Amps single phase
    Basic Charge                     :                               R74,63 per month
    Capacity Charge               :                               R4,50 per Amp per phase per month
    Energy Charge                  :                               208,49 cents per KWh

The implementation plan was also discussed with NERSA in detail, and they endorsed such plan which involved allowing consumers to select their capacity or the selection of an appropriate capacity by the municipality in case of consumers failing to do so. Consumers have been informed of the new electrical tariffs and the decisions that they need to take, as well as the implications of capacity limits.

Refusing access to municipal mandated officials to set the selected capacity will have consequences. Please note that all municipal and/or Ontec officials carry identification cards with a photograph and their ID number as well as a copy of this letter. Phone this number 044 873 5474 during work hours to verify that the officials at your home form part of this project.

The following options are available to the customers:

    • Change their decision and allow access for the capacity to be set on their pre-paid meter.
    • Select the capacity needed in the approved form and allow access to the personnel to set the capacity.
    • Sign a form indicating they want a change in capacity and thus will pay the associated basic charge and capacity charge. (60 Amps).
    • Refuse to allow access or signing of selection form in which case the supply will be disconnected.

Please direct any queries to 044 801 9243 or email your query to elec.applications@george.gov.za

 

 

 

Power supply restored – Thembalethu Zone 6 & 7

Power supply restored – Thembalethu Zone 6 & 7

Repairs on the faulty power lines that cause unexpected power outages in Zones 6 & 7 in Thembalethu this morning have been completed. Repairs were delayed due to illegal connections having to be removed and repaired. The power supply is still off due to the current load shedding, once it is over, the power supply will be restored.

Issued by George Municipality
14 Nov 2022 @16:25

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

SQUARE HILL STR, PANTHER STR, ARTILLERY RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER  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 FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER  2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

Issued by George Municipality

14 November 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN DELLVILLE PARK

SQUARE HILL STR, PANTHER RYLAAN, ARTILLERY WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 17 NOVEMBER  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 VRYDAG 18 NOVEMBER  2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit

14 November 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE Issued by George Mun, 14 Nov 2022 @14:40

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Mun, 14 Nov 2022 @14:40

Monday, 14 November 2022. Loadshedding will increase to stage 3 from 16:00 to 05:00 on Monday and Tuesday evenings, while Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 Tuesday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 14/11/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 15/11/2022
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 16/11/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Thursday 17/11/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Friday 18/11/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 14/11/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 15/11/2022
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 16/11/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Thursday 17/11/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 18/11/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED There is a high risk of tripping due to overload conditions and your assistance in curbing this will be appreciated. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

Public Notice: Control Burn for Denneoord

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services are planning a Control Burn for the area North-East of Denneoord. This has been scheduled for either Tuesday 15th November or Wednesday 16th November and is subject to the prevailing weather conditions as well as the availability of Garden Route Fire Services to assist with the monitoring of the control burn.

Residents should be unaffected as the wind direction will move smoke away from the residential area.

Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading.

WATER OUTAGE – Kraaibosch and Welgelegen

WATER OUTAGE – Kraaibosch and Welgelegen
Issued George Mun – 14 November @ 08h30

Following cable theft and vandalism at the Kraaibosch Reservoir and Tower the areas of Kraaibosch and Welgelegen may be experiencing either no water or very low water pressure. Operational teams are assessing the damage and remedial measures will be implemented as soon as possible.

Further updates will be provided.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE 13 November 2022

Load shedding schedule for Sunday 13 November until Wednesday 16 November.
The schedule is subject to changes announced by Eskom.
*GEORGE*
Sunday 13 November:
08:00 – 10:30 | 16:00 – 18:30
Monday 14 November:
16:00 – 18:30
Tuesday 15 November:
00:00 – 02:30
Wednesday 16 November:
00:00 – 02:30 | 08:00 – 10:30
*UNIONDALE*
Sunday 13 November:
11:00 – 13:30 | 19:00 – 21:30
Monday 14 November:
19:00 – 21:30
Tuesday 15 November:
03:00 – 05:30
Wednesday 16 November:
03:00 – 05:30 | 11:00 – 13:30
Issued George Mun