Notice Archive

UPDATE: WATER TRUCKS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT EXTENDED UNTIL 21:00

Four trucks are still stationed at the following points until 21:00 tonight:
• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Up in Wellington Str at the Denneoord Café – stationed
• Botanical Gardens in Caledon Str – on its way
• George Biblioteek, Caledon str – on its way

Issued by George Municipality
8 Dec 2022 @20:15

WATER TRUCKS BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT

Information about low to no water pressure in the Denneoord/Camphersdrift areas water trucks will be stationed at the following points:
• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Up in Wellington Str at the Denneoord Café – stationed
• Botanical Gardens in Caledon Str – on its way
• George Biblioteek, Caledon str – on its way

The trucks will be available at the above points between 18:00 and 20:00, and later be possibly redeployed to other areas, also for small interims to refill.

Issued by George Municipality
8 Dec 2022 @ 18:00

Media Release: Day of Prayer for rain

Issued by George Municipality, 8 December 2022 for immediate release

George Mayor Leon van Wyk has appealed to the general church community of George to please call out a day of prayer for rain.  Ald van Wyk said he felt compelled to make this plea to the churches  because we all need to come together to pray for those showers of blessings that we so desperately need. Last year this time, the Garden Route dam was 100% full, now only a year later and due to poor rainfall, our dam is at 49%.

Mayor van Wyk said: “We are heading into an important season where we will visit our family and loved ones and this means we will see an influx of people into our town.”He said as we plead and pray for rain, he is reminded of an apt bible verse: then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain and the earth bore its fruit – James 5:18

Pastor Ockie Taylor came back with positive response and said that he will liaise with other churches and organise a Day of Prayer at the Garden Route Dam on the 16^th of December.

Day of Prayer for Rain

When:                  16^th December 2022

Where:                 Garden Route Dam

Time:                     11h00

Contact:               Pastor Ockie Taylor for any further enquiries: 082 448 3050

REMINDER  – URGENT REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC – PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY

Issued 8 December @ 07H00, George Municipality

Extended load shedding implemented by ESKOM, complications at the Water Treatment Works, Raw Water pumping constraints and the main water pipeline burst this week, has led to the main drinking (potable) water reservoirs dropping to critically low levels.

We ask the public to PLEASE reduce their water usage to the absolute minimum so as to allow the water purification process to catch up to the demand level. This affects ALL AREAS in George and residents will have noted VERY low water pressure.

We apologize for the situation and request your assistance in ensuring that water usage is kept to a minimum.

PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY and only for absolutely essential needs.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW TRAFFIC CIRCLES ON YORK STREET

TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

PROJECT: YORK STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLES

DESCRIPTION:

Construction of two new traffic circles in York Street next to the old tourist resort (Mount View Resort) between Hope Street Circle and the GO GEORGE Bus Depot.

BACKGROUND:

Road upgrades are required to accommodate the additional traffic which is expected to be generated by the proposed Mediclinic, 1onYork and crocodile farm residential developments. Although designs are according to Municipal and Provincial requirements, the project is funded by various private stakeholders.

TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION:

In order to assist with traffic flow over the festive season, construction of Phase 2 has been placed on hold until the start of the new year (2023). During the festive season, both the North Bound and South Bound lanes will be open to traffic.

Vehicles travelling towards the North along York Street will make use of the newly realigned road and will be required to navigate the two half circles that have already been constructed.

Vehicles travelling towards the South along York Street will continue to use the old York Street alignment.

Motorists are requested to reduce speed and apply caution while negotiating the half circles.

ANY QUERIES DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON CAN BE DIRECTED TO MARCO (RUWACON CONSTRUCTION) AT 065 963 8293

Power supply has been restored at the Pinedew Line in Wilderness

EMERGENCY POWER SWITCH-OFF FOR PINEDEW LINE IN WILDERNESS
Issued by George Municipality, 7/12/2022 @15:15

A portion of the Pinedew power line in Wilderness is to be switched off shortly for emergency repair works. Affecting roughly 30 farms. ETR 3 hours.

Mediavrystelling: Pacaltsdorp Leraarsforum steun George Liggiesfees

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 7 Desember 2022 vir onmiddellike vrystelling

George Munisipaliteit en die Pacaltsdorp Leraarsforum het gister ‘n vergadering gehou om die forum se betrokkenheid by die George Liggiesfees vorentoe te bespreek aangesien die forum in die verlede die Pacaltsdorp Liggiesfees gereël het.

Volgens Edward Ganza, Waarnemende Direkteur: Korporatiewe Dienste, het die Munisipaliteit die rol van die Pacaltsdorp Leraarsforum in die verlede met betrekking tot die Pacaltsdorp Liggiesfees erken en was bly om ‘n wedersydse verstandhouding te bewerkstellig rakende die hou van ‘n suksesvolle George Liggiesfees in Pacaltsdorp.

Albei partye het saamgestem om nou saam te werk om die huidige fees van Saterdag,10 Desember 2022 en toekomstige feeste ‘n sukses te maak wat die organisering en ondersteuning van die feeste betref. Ganza het gesê die kommunikasiekanale tussen die Munisipaliteit en die forum sal oop gehou word en maandelikse vergaderings sal tussen die belanghebbendes gehou word om enige kwessies wat mag op duik aan te spreek. Die Forum sal ‘n integrale deel wees van die geleentheid en die feestelikhede op die dag en die steun van al die belanghebbendes is bevestig.

The George Municipal Spatial Development Framework (GMSDF) 2019 has been reviewed and is in process of being amended. You are reminded that comments on the draft GMSDF, 2023 may be submitted by no later than 13 January 2023. The Draft document is available via the following link: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Draft-GMSDF-2023_-For-Comment.pdf

Submit representations in writing to Keith Meyer at the email address: kbmeyer@george.gov.za or delivered to the Planning and Development offices on the 5^th floor, George Municipal Office (71 York Street) by 13 January 2023. All comments must include detail of your input, your name, surname, whether you represent a company/organization, and detailed contact details (including email address and/or phone/cell number). Direct enquiries in this regard to Lynette Groenewald (lgroenewald@george.gov.za) or Delia Power (Dpower@george.gov.za).

Issued by George Municipality

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 7 DECEMBER 2022 @12:10

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 until further notice. This is due to a high number of breakdowns since midnight, as well as the requirement to strictly preserve the remaining emergency generation reserves. Eskom will publish a full statement in due course. (Eskom)

George
Wednesday 07 December 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
04:00 – 08:30
12:00 – 16:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 09 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30
18:00 – 22:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
02:00 – 06:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale
Wednesday 07 December 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08 December 2022
07:00 – 11:30
15:00 – 19:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 09 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 01:30

Saturday 10 December 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30

Sunday 11 December 2022
05:00 – 09:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

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.