Notice Archive

GEYSER SWITCH-OFF TIMES

Issued by George Municipality 14 July 2022

The George Municipality switches off geysers according to the Eskom tariff structure peak times.

September to May (Low demand season)

Monday to Friday: 8am-10am and 6pm-8pm

Saturday: 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm

Sunday: No switch-off

June to August (High demand season)

Monday to Friday: 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm

Saturday: 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm

Sunday: No switch-off

As per government legislation all municipalities have been required to install geyser control systems to help flatten the peaks on the national load curve and this has been in place nationwide for about a decade. The geyser control system is intentionally set to switch geysers off during peak times as without it there would be more load shedding.

While most municipalities switch geysers off for three hours during the entire morning peak time, George switches off for two hours – an hour each in morning and evening peak times.

Due to the current load shedding and the excessive load that is encountered during certain times after the power returns, the automatic geyser system takes control and keeps the geysers off until the load reaches satisfactory levels.  This normally takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

KNYSNA ROAD PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT

There has been an accident between two vehicles on Knysna Road between the George CBD and the Garden Route Mall, both lanes from the CBD toward the Mall have been closed. Emergency services are on the scene and the traffic officers are regulating the traffic flow. One person is reportedly seriously injured.

Issued by George Municipality
13 July 2022
20:40

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF HEATHER PARK AND THEMBALETHU

Cypress between Wattle and Airway in Heather Park is experiencing a power outage. Also, a portion of Thembalethu is also experiencing a power outage due to overload. Electrician dispatched.

Issued by George Municipality
13 July 2023
19:15

George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 12/07/2022
18:00 to 20:30

Wednesday 13/07/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30

Thursday 14/07/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30

Friday 15/07/2022
00:00 to 02:30
16:00 to 18:30

Saturday 16/07/2022
00:00 to 02:30
08:00 to 10:30

Sunday 17/07/2022
06:00 to 08:30
14:00 to 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 12/07/2022
21:00 to 23:30

Wednesday 13/07/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30

Thursday 14/07/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30

Friday 15/07/2022
03:00 to 05:30
19:00 to 21:30

Saturday 16/07/2022
03:00 to 05:30
11:00 to 13:30

Sunday 17/07/2022
09:00 to 11:30
17:00 to 19:30

ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GEORGE
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road, George will impact on road users from July to September 2022.

PROJECT:
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road (Davidson Road to York Street), funded by Western Cape Government:
Transport and Public Works

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON CJ LANGENHOVEN ROAD:
The works comprise the resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road, George. The section in question is between the
George Hospital in the west and York Street in the east.
Also included is the repair of sections of stormwater and kerbs.
The length of the above road section is approximately 1030 meters.
There is one lane in each direction along this section of the road, with numerous accesses to commercial
properties. The width of the road is approximately 11.4 meters.

PROJECT PERIOD:
July to September 2022.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Traffic congestion can be expected.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The remedial work will require the milling and removal of existing bituminous layers as well as milling and removal
of existing gravel base layers. The milling operations will be followed by the placing of new bituminous base layers
and surface layers.
The above work will be carried out in half widths and the Langenhoven Street will be restricted to one-way traffic
at times. Traffic will be managed by means of stop and go or rerouted. This will lead to traffic congestion and
delays.
Access to businesses will be maintained, however parking between Palm Road and York Street will be impacted
Reconstruction and repairs to kerbs will have no major traffic impact.

DRIVING COMFORT:
There will be a height difference between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress.
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions, when visibility
is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: iX Engineers – 076 393 1177

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Public Notice: Streetlight Relay Switching affected by Loadshedding

Re-issued George Mun, 11 July 2022

Challenges due to loadshedding
Members of the public have noted that after Loadshedding some streetlights remain on in George. Our streetlights are switched on and off via a Relay Automated System which is located in our central control room. This equipment has started taking strain with the persistent on and off of Loadshedding and the Electrotechnical Department is putting in additional processes to try and ensure that streetlights are switched off. It must also be noted that during Loadshedding we have experienced repeated theft of cable which affects the signalling at the Control Centre. Around 2000 of our streetlights have also been fitted with LED which use less energy, require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan compared to incandescent and other light types.

We appreciate the public taking the time to phone in to our division should they note that streetlights remain ON between hours 09h00 and 17h00, and remain OFF between hours 19h00 and 06h00.

Repairs on streetlights
Please note that in order to affect repairs on streetlights they need to be switched on so our teams can see which ones are not burning and it can happen sometimes that the automatic switchover function (that switches the lights off in the day) is not reactivated when the work is finished.

One electrical box usually serves a few streets, so while you may not see people working, they may just be where you cannot see them. However, teams would seldom work for more than a day in an area, except when a project is being rolled out or several lights are being installed or fixed. In general, if streetlights are burning during the day for more than a one-day cycle, please report it during office hours to 044 801 9222 or 044 874 3917 so that the department can go investigate.

Please phone in to report streetlights on during the day to 044 801 9222 or 044 801 9202 or on our WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (Available Monday to Friday 07h45 – 16h30)

Household Composting Project

Issued by George Municipality 6 July 2022 for immediate release

Interested residents who meet the criteria are invited to apply to be added on the database, for the household composting project.

The George Municipality is inviting residents to join a project to turn household waste into compost.

Interested residents who meet the criteria can now apply for the database.

Approximately 30% of all household waste being disposed of at a landfill site consists of organic waste that could potentially be diverted from the landfill by means of household composting.

The George Municipality is initiating a household composting project in the George municipal area.

Permanent residents in the George Municipal area – specifically residing in George- are invited to apply for participation in the project.

It must be noted that the accommodated residents for the project, will be provided with a composting container/ bin.

Complex residents are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum criteria

1. Must reside permanently in the George municipal area for the project (proof of address must be submitted).
2. Must generate kitchen waste e.g., raw vegetable and fruit waste.

Application forms to participate in the project are available on the George Municipal website: www.george.gov.za or can be obtained from the George Environmental Services Municipal offices, 82 Meade Street, George.

Follow the link to the application form: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HOME-COMPOSTING-PROJECT-2022-Application-Form.pdf

Submit application forms to gnnotshokovu@george.gov.za or Kvstoffels@george.gov.za or at George Environmental Services Municipal Offices, 82 Meade Street by no later 02 September 2022, 15:00. 

To enquire, contact Grace Notshokovu/ Karin Stoffels (044 802 2900).

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN LEVALIA

Earlier today, we reported an unexpected power outage in Levalia. The fault has been found and isolated. The power supply will be restored at the end of load shedding at 12:30,

Issued by George Municipality
11 July 2022
11:07

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE – LEVALIA

Unplanned power outage in Levalia. Electricians are on their way to investigate. We’ll keep you updated on any developments.

Issued by George Municipality
11 July 2022
10:00

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING
10 – 15 JULY 2022

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 09/07/2022
18:00 to 20:30

Sunday 10/07/2022
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Monday 11/07/2022
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Tuesday 12/07/2022
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Wednesday 13/07/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30

Thursday 14/07/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30

Friday 15/07/2022
00:00 to 02:30
16:00 to 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 09/07/2022
21:00 to 23:30

Sunday 10/07/2022
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Monday 11/07/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Tuesday 12/07/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Wednesday 13/07/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30

Thursday 14/07/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30

Friday 15/07/2022
03:00 to 05:30
19:00 to 21:30

ISSUED GEORGE MUN

George Municipality kindly requests the public to stagger the switching on of their appliances when Loadshedding is lifted to avoid overloading the network and creating a surge which causes our substations to trip thereby delaying restoration of power to all areas.

The upgrade of the bulk water pipeline servicing Thembalethu, Parkdene and Lawaaikamp from the c/o Vuyani Ncamazana Street and Nelson Mandela Boulevard will have an impact on road users for the period from 09 July 2022 to 30 September 2022.

DESCRIPTION:

The existing bulk and distribution water pipeline servicing Lawaaikamp, Parkdene and Thembalethu from the c/o Vuyani Ncamazana Street, Main Street and Nelson Mandela Blvd, as well as portions of Stanford Mangaliso Street, will be upgraded.

PROJECT PERIOD:

09 July 2022 to 30 September 2022

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

To minimize disruption to traffic, construction work crossing Nelson Mandela Boulevard will be limited to night-time working (between 18h00 and 06h00). Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary water and traffic disruptions will be sent out via social media.   Valve chambers will be constructed in the adjacent road reserve in this period as well.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

The street will be partially closed to traffic during the construction period. Construction is planned for night-time operation to minimize traffic congestion. Extra care needs to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.

ACCESS TO SITE:

Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: WJ Civils, contact Wouter van Niekerk on Tel: 044 873 5798

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.

Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.