Notice Archive

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Eskom Loadshedding stage 6, the ESKOM Maintenance that was planned for Wilderness on 20 September has been cancelled.
Issued by George Mun 19 September 2022 at 10h45

Physical water and electricity meter reading by Electro Cuts (Service Provider)

To ensure a correct and efficient billing process, the George Municipality has appointed a service provider, Electro Cuts to do meter reading services throughout the City of George.

1. Each month, Electro Cuts workers visit properties to take water readings on Mondays to Friday between 07:00 am and 05:00 pm, and after hours from 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm. Weekends and public holidays from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. For identification purposes, the water meter readers will be carrying an identification card and will be wearing s reflective jackets. Should a property owner have any questions/enquiries please call Electro Cuts on Cell: 0623693779 or Cell: 0647431718.
2. Residents can easily determine how much water is used – deducting the current reading from the previous reading will tell you how many units of water have been used.
3. Consumers who have in the past sent water meter readings via email to the previous service provider, Ikapa, must please note the change in an email address for this purpose to meterreadings@george.gov.za
4. If your bill seems incorrect or suspiciously high, it is most likely due to:
• Water leak
• Human Error

Online submissions of water meter readings

Online submissions of water meter readings are welcome and can be provided via email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and George Municipal account number, and date of reading.

Please note that meter readings are done per area at different times of the month, and it is important that your meter reading email is submitted around the same time as your area’s reading time. Please check the date of the previous reading at the bottom of your account to determine your meter reading slot.

We remain committed to ensuring efficient water meter reading and accurate billing. The George Municipality’s Finance Department is always ready and willing to assist any resident with a query on their water bill.

Enquiries regarding water meter readings may be directed to: accounts@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

Issued by George Municipality, 18 Sept @09:15

With Stage6 load shedding being implemented, the consumers are requested to use water in and around the house sparingly. Both the treatment processes of raw water and the distribution of potable water will be under pressure due to a lack of electricity and similarly, will the Wastewater Infrastructure (pump stations, Treatment Works, etc). George Municipality wishes to thank the residents for their cooperation in this regard.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Sunday, 18 September 2022

Following the tripping of a generation unit each at Kusile and Kriel power stations, Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented effective 04:16. Eskom appeals to the public to help conserve electricity.

George will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:00

19/Sep/2022
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

19/Sep/2022
01:00 – 05:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Saturday, 17 September 2022

Stage 5 load shedding is to be implemented from 10:00 today until 05:00 Monday 19/09/2022.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 19/09/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 19/09/2022
01:00 – 05:30

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.

ESTIMATED TIME OF REPAIR FOR THE CABLE FAULT IN PACALTSDORP IS 00:00 TONIGHT
Issued by George Mun, 16 Sept 2022 @ 15:20

Two mini sub-station in Pacaltsdorp remained off after load shedding due to a cable fault. The affected areas are Noord Street, Mountview Avenue, Hillcrest, East Street, Poplar Avenue, and a portion of Beach Road. Electricians have been working on this situation since the early hours of today. The affected areas will be restored after repairs are done. ETR is 00:00 tonight, due to the complexity of the two 11kV joints that must be done.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Friday, 16 September 2022

Breakdowns of a generating unit each at Kriel, Majuba and Tutuka power stations over the past 24 hours have necessitated the continuation of load shedding at Stage 4 until Sunday at 05:00.

Thereafter load shedding will be implemented at Stage 3 until 05:00 on Monday. On Sunday Eskom will provide the outlook of the load shedding stages for the week ahead as the teams are working around the clock to return units to service.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/09/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 17/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/09/2022
19:00 – 21:30

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

Sunday 18/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 19/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30

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.

George Municipality’s Cleansing team together with other government stakeholders will be holding a Big Cleanup Project from 19-21 September 2022, from 09:00-13:00 each day, in celebration and to raise awareness of World Cleanup Day. According to Grace Notshokovu from the Cleansing department, an education/ awareness campaign will also be part of the project.

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations in 191 countries to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.  The day is held over the course of a 24-hour period, on the 3rd Saturday of September annually. World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. It is coordinated by the global organisation Let’s Do It! World.

Members of the public are welcome to join in and assist in their areas with with cleanup project.
See the schedule, dates and where to meet below:

Parkdene –Bontebok Street (along the N2):                           19 September 2022

Lawaaikamp – Bottom of Garcia Street (along the N2):     19 September 2022

Thembalethu Zone 9 –(along the N2):                                     20 September 2022

Rosedale – Genesis Street (along the N2):                            21 September 2022

Please bring with gloves, a hat, water and comfortable shoes – we will provide bags for the litter.

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September
Issued George Municipality

Please take note ESKOM will do maintenance on their supply network on Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

The timeframe is from 08h00 to 16h00. On the day George Municipality will supply Wilderness town and surrounding areas with power from their emergency supply line. However, the public may experience lower than normal voltages and we request that the public use as little power as possible throughout the day to avoid overload and tripping. There is a risk of trips as this alternative supply is not as stable as the normal Eskom supply.

Enquiries: 08600 37566

PARTS OF PACALTSDORP TO REMAIN OFF AFTER THE CURRENT LOAD SHEDDING DUE TO A CABLE FAULT
Issued by George Mun, 16 Sept 2022 @ 09:23

Two mini sub-station in Pacaltsdorp will remain off after the current load shedding due to a cable fault. The affected areas are Noord Street, Mountview Avenue, Hillcrest, East Street, Poplar Avenue, and a portion of Beach Road. Electricians are attending to the situation. The affected areas will be restored after repairs are done. ETR will be communicated shortly.