Earlier this morning, the George Municipality confirmed that the entire Wilderness and surrounds have no power due to an ESKOM fault. According to Eskom, Wilderness ETR is 2hrs, if all goes according to plan.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BLANCO
GEORGE STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00 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 THURSDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00.
Issued by George Municipality
6 Feb 2023
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BEPLAANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO
GEORGE STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 08 FEBRUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00 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 DONDERDAG 09 FEBRUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00.
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
6 Feb 2023
Earlier this morning, the George Municipality confirmed that the entire Wilderness and surrounds have no power due to an ESKOM fault. We are still waiting on Eskom for an ETR. We are, however, in the process to restore the central parts of Wilderness from the George power lines.
DESCRIPTION:
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK AT MEUL SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, PARKDENE, GEORGE.
PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT PUMPSTATION:
The necessary installation of mechanical and electrical equipment to upgrade the Meul Sewage Pumpstation is required.
PERIOD FOR DISRUPTION OF SERVICES:
Thursday, 09 February 2023 from 06h00 to 18h00
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
The public and residents are requested to use water sparingly during this time and to discharge as little as possible water into the sewer network. Please limit flushing toilets, washing laundry, dishes, showering or bathing.
CONSTRUCTION IMPACT:
The Meul Sewage Pumpstation will not be operational during this period and the use of suction tankers is necessary.
ACCESS TO SITE:
The public is requested to stay away from the site, and the access road to the site, to prevent hinderance of the work being executed, for health and safety compliance and to minimise the pumpstation operational down-time.
ENQUIRIES: iX Engineers: 082 944 3654
A pipe burst occurred in the main water pipeline in Uniondale. The estimated time of repair has not yet been determined. A water truck will be dispatched to supply water to the affected areas.
A pipe burst occurred in Denneoord at the corner of Blommekloof and Hortensia Street. The team is busy shutting the water off and ETR is 4 hours.
ESKOM POWER OUTAGE – Wilderness
Monday 6 February 2023, @ 06h30
George Municipality confirms that the entire Wilderness and surrounds currently has no power due to an ESKOM fault. Our team is in contact with ESKOM and will advise once we receive updates from them on the ETR.
Issued George Mun
Issued 5 February, George Municipality @ 19h30
Water supply will be interrupted in portions of Loerie Park on Tuesday 7 February 2023, from 09h00 – 15h00. The water supply disruption is due to the upgrading of the water line.
Water Trucks will be available to supply drinking water to the affected areas.
The following streets will be affected: Boekenhout St; De Mist Street, 5th Avenue
For more information, please contact Mr Maqutywa on 044 801 9407.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Loadshedding will be implemented at Stages 3 and 4 between 05:00 on Monday morning and 16:00 on Wednesday.
Receive Eskom load-shedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 05/02/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Monday 06/02/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 07/02/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 08/02/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 05/02/2023
23:00 – 01:30
Monday 06/02/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 07/02/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 08/02/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
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 to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented on Friday from 05:00 while Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented on Saturday morning from 05:00.
George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 02/02/2023
22:00 – 00:00
Friday 03/02/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Saturday 04/02/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Sunday 05/02/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 02/02/2023
17:00 – 19:00
Friday 03/02/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Saturday 04/02/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Sunday 05/02/2023
16:00 – 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 to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after loadshedding.