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EMERGENCY WORK AT EDEN SEWAGE PUMP STATION
26 October 2022
PROJECT: Upgrading of Eden Pump Station
DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY MECHANICAL WORK AT EDEN PUMP STATION, GEORGE.
PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THE PUMP STATION:
The pump station is experiencing frequent and costly breakdowns, that threaten the integrity of the sewage system it serves. The main components to be supplied and installed under this project include, mechanical work, including valves and pipework.
PERIOD FOR DISRUPTION IN SERVICES:
26 October 2022 from 20h00 to 27 October 2022 at 8h00.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
The public and residents in EDEN, DENVER PARK and LOERIE PARK are KINDLY requested to use water sparingly during this time and to discharge as little water as possible into the sewer network.
Please limit flushing of toilets, washing clothes, dishes, showering or bathing.
CONSTRUCTION IMPACT:
The Eden sewage pump station will not be operational for this period.
ACCESS TO THE SITE:
The public is requested to stay away from the site to prevent the hindrance of the emergency work being executed.
ENQUIRIES
044 801 9262 (07h45 – 16h30) or 044 801 6300 After hours
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience that might be caused by the execution of the emergency work. The pump station is at risk and emergency work needs to be executed to prevent a disaster of sewage being spilled into the Garden Route Dam.
Telephone lines and the internet are still down at the Electrotechnical Services Department since this morning, due to the network cables that were vandalised and stolen. Repairs are underway.
Issued by George Municipality
24 October 2022
Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until 16:00, thereafter increasing to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Tuesday morning. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Tuesday until 16:00, thereafter increasing to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Wednesday morning.
George
Sunday 23 Oct 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Monday 24 Oct 2022
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 25 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Wednesday 26 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 27 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 28 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
Uniondale
Sunday 23 Oct 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Monday 24 Oct 2022
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 25 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Wednesday 26 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 27 Oct 2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 28 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF VICTORIA BAY, (KAAIMANS)
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00 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
TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00
Issued George Mun
Load Shedding has become a regular occurrence in South Africa. Apart from its negative effect of power outages, it has an enormous impact on consumers and businesses as it is more likely to cause damage to appliances brought on by power surges and dips.
When the Load Shedding stages increase, so do the frequency of the rotational power cuts, which in turn results in an increased risk of damage to sensitive electronic items due to power surges, fire, and criminal vandalism.
Reduce Nuisance Tripping
George Municipality strongly encourages residents to reduce the risk and occurrence of nuisance tripping by switching off equipment such as geysers, television decoders, microwave ovens, and swimming pool filters BEFORE a scheduled Load-shedding takes place. Also take care to shut down all electronic equipment such as computers and laptops, unplug cell phone chargers and leave one light on to indicate the return of the supply. The strong surge of power coming back can easily damage sensitive electronic equipment.
Nuisance tripping is another issue that sometimes occurs as the technical staff are in the process of restoring the power supply. This is when the power supply is restored to an area and fails to come back on in some parts. When the electrical connection is restored by Eskom, the start-up load on a transformer might exceed the capacity of the network, causing the circuit breaker to trip. We are only able to reset the circuit breaker once the peak load is reduced.
Damage to Electricity Networks
Continuous bouts of load shedding are affecting our electricity networks, especially from stages 4 and above. While our normal peak usage is at 85 MVA, this can shoot up to 110 MVA when the power is returned after load shedding which negatively impacts on the network. This results in trips or faults occurring which require our maintenance teams to effect repairs often during the night.
Dangers of fire
George has recently experienced fires at domestic and business premises that could possibly be associated with periods of load shedding. Additional care and safety measures should therefore be taken with appliances connected to the circuits.
Apart from load shedding, the George Municipality continues to assure residents and businesses that the service departments are constantly busy dealing with repairs, maintenance and laudably getting to planned preventative maintenance.
Issued by George Municipality
ESKOM LOADSHEDDING STATUS CHANGE, 20 October @ 21h00
Status change: Eskom to implement stage 3 loadshedding until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
Friday 21/10/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Saturday 22/10/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Sunday 23/10/2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 21/10/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
Saturday 22/10/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Sunday 23/10/2022
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.
Issued George Municipality
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ESKOM LOADSHEDDING – REMAIN ON STAGE 3 until further notice, 20 October 2022 @ 06h45
Due to the failure of 2 units at Kendal Power Station and a unit each at Kriel and Arnot power stations, Stage 3 loadshedding has been extended from 05:00 today until further notice.
George will be affected as follow
Thursday 20/10/2022
06h00 – 08h30
22:00 – 00:30
04:00 – 05:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows
Thursday 20/10/2022
09h00 – 11h30
01:00 – 03:30
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.
Urgent ESKOM UPDATE, Thursday 20th October @ 06h30
ESKOM has just announced that Stage 3 will continue from 05h00 today until further notice.
George is off 06h00 – 08h30
An update will be issued shortly for the rest of the day’s schedule.
Issued George Mun
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 on Wednesday and Thursday. In order to replenish the dam levels at the pumped storage stations, this load shedding will be extended until 05:00 (previously midnight). Similarly, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 on Friday and continue until 05:00 on Saturday.
George will be affected as follow
Wednesday 19/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
04:00 – 05:30
Friday 21/10/2022
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows
Wednesday 19/10/2022
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 20/10/2022
01:00 – 03:30
Friday 21/10/2022
Wednesday 19 October @ 16h30
Power outage Cradock street,CBD repairs commencing now.
Estimated time for repairs is currently 6 hours.
Issued George Mun
