Notice Archive

Update on power outages. Electricians are still working on lines to Remskoen Lane, 10 farms and 1 Informal Settlement as well as the Airport line which affects 9 farms/clients. Vegetation over large areas need to be cut back. This and bad weather have been causing delays in the switch on of these areas. We apologise for the inconvenience caused which is out of our control. We assure the public our electricians are doing their outmost to get the power lines up again. No estimate time of repair can be given at this stage. Issued by George Mun 20 May 2022 at 08h26

Update on power outages: Electricians on sites estimating new time of repair for Taaibos Lane and Hoekwil area another 2 hours from now. Airport Lane will be addressed after midnight tonight. 7 Passes was just restored. George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience caused due to circumstances out of our control. Our teams worked right across George on damages caused by the weather and cutting back vegetation. Issued by George Mun 19 May 2022 at 22h00

Kaaimans Pass is open after truck jackknifed. Issued by George Mun 19 May 2022 at 20h28

Update on power outages. Issued by George Mun 19 May 2022 at 18h50

Areas that are still off and estimated time of repair:
Airport line 9 farms/clients – 22h00

7 Passes Road, Tien Myl Lane 9 farms/clients – 20h00

Taaibos Lane, 11 farms/clients – 20h00

Remskoen Lane, 10 farms/clients and 1 informal settlement – 24h00

Hoekwil line, Kerk Street from the Post Office up to Platrug Road, 35 farms/clients – 22h00

Update on power outages. Issued by George Mun 19 May 2022 at 18h10

Areas that are still off:
Airport line 9 farms/clients

Pinedew line 21 farms/clients

7 Passes Road, Tien Myl Lane 9 farms/clients

Taaibos Lane, 11 farms/clients

Remskoen Lane, 10 farms/clients and 1 informal settlement

Hoekwil line, Kerk Street from the Post Office up to Platrug Road, 35 farms/clients.

Saasveld and Groenkloof up to Glenwood school restored.

MARKET STREET INTERSECTION UPGRADES

Reconstruction of the Market and Cradock Street Intersection will impact road users during the period from

21 May 2022 to 12 June 2022

PROJECT:

Market Street – Section between Meade and Cradock Street

DESCRIPTION:

Reconstruction of Market Street and Cradock Street Intersection as indicated in the figure.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD: 21 May 2022 – 12 June 2022

SERVICES DISRUPTION

Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

The Cradock/ Market Street intersection will be reconstructed in 2 phases. During the first phase (indicated in yellow), commencing on 21 May 2022, the section of Market Street between Meade Street and Cradock Street will be closed to through traffic to and from Meade Street, as indicated in the figure. During the second phase (indicated in red), commencing approximately 1 June 2022, the section of Market Street between Mitchell Street and Cradock Street will be closed through traffic to and from Mitchell Street. During the entire intersection reconstruction period, traffic flow in the Cradock/ Market Street intersection will be maintained utilizing the traffic lights as a control for a 3-way intersection. As there will be limited turning space access may be limited for large delivery vehicles, and no access will be permissible for interlinks.

Extra care is 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.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:     

Consulting Engineers:    Charles Rowe and Associates (Phone: 044 884 0209)

Public Liaison Officer:    Thousand Sensations:

Alewijn Dippenaar: email: dyndev@mweb.co.za Phone: 082 457 5675

The George Municipality realises the impact of road works, apologises for the 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 be aware of roadwork personnel.

Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Council Meeting has been scheduled to take place on 30 May 2022 at 10:00. See the following link for more details: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/notice-council-meeting-30-may-2022/#

PUBLIC NOTICE – AUCTION: REDUNDANT/WORN-OUT MATERIALS AND VEHICLES

A public auction of redundant/worn-out materials and vehicles will be held on Friday, 27 May 2022 at 10:00 at the Main Hall, Civic Centre, York Street, George.

Further information is available at the Office of the Director of Financial Services.
(Mr R Roos at telephone number 044- 801 9039).

UPDATE: ALL FIRES CONTAINED IN GEORGE

All Fires are contained, and smoulders are being monitored and attended to. The fire brigade remains on the scene at Groenkloof and Garden Route Fire & Rescue services are monitoring Hansmoeskraal.

Trees that caused concern of potentially posing danger along the Groekloof Road are being attended to.

Issued by George Mun
19 May 2022
12:30

DELAYS IN REFUSE REMOVAL 19 MAY 2022

Please take note of delays in the below-mentioned areas for today, 19 May 2022. Teams will start a bit later but work will be completed today.

• George South
• George Central apartments
• Pacaltsdorp (Seaview)
• Wilderness Heights
• Touwsranten

Issued by George Mun
19 May 2022 @ 10:40

Update on unplanned power outages due to damage because of severe weather: Issued by George Mun 19 May 2022 at 10h15
The following areas are still off:
Hoekwil
Pine Dew
7 Passes
Remskoen lane
Part of Saasveld
Glenwood Lane
Part of Airport line (nurseries)

Estimated time of repair for portion of Hoekwil ,Remskoen lane, 7 Passes is 16h30.
The estimated time of repair for part of Saasveld, Glenwood lane, and the Airport line (affecting nurseries) is 19h00.