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REPORTS OF FLOODING IN PARTS OF GEORGE ARE TRICKLING IN, RESIDENT ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS

REPORTS OF FLOODING IN PARTS OF GEORGE ARE TRICKLING IN, RESIDENT ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS

Following torrential rains since yesterday, several reports of flooding have been received this morning and our emergency teams are on standby and attending to the reported incidents.

Streets flooded include:
• Victoria Street
• Merriman Street
• Hope Street
• CJ Langehoven Street
• Courtney Street (Courtney Street flooding left lane. Motorist’s to be careful travelling in the left lane opposite Kentucky and Dougies).
• Market Street
• St Leger street

Traffic Department is going to close Union and Hope Street

SOME GO GEORGE ROUTES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODS
Several roads are flooded, and buses are suspended in several areas.

Accessibility all over town is being assessed.
Please note the following routes have been suspended with immediate effect due to flooding:
• R9 Industrial Loop
• R14 Pacaltsdorp Industrial
• R18 Parkdene – Blanco

Residents and road users are urged to be cautious. Please report all flooding and related incidents to 044 801 6300 or 044 801 9262

Issued George Mun
24/6/2022
09:40

USE ELECTRICITY SPARINGLY TO AVOID POSSIBLE OVERLOAD TRIPS

Customers are advised to use electricity sparingly tomorrow morning when the power comes on at 6:30 am after load shedding. We are expecting an extreme increase in load as everyone rushes to get ready for work etc. We require the assistance of the public, to avoid possible overload trips.

On another hand, the power supply has been restored in New Dawn Park and Pacaltsdorp.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
20:20

UPDATE: ANOTHER FAULT FOUND AFFECTING NEW DAWN PARK

UPDATE: ANOTHER FAULT FOUND AFFECTING NEW DAWN PARK

An additional fault was identified on another section of the line and so the entire New Dawn Park is currently isolated whilst electricians are busy with repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed inside the load-shedding window.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
18:50

 

UPDATE: POWER SUPPLY PARTIALLY RESTORED IN NEW DAWN PARK AND PACALTSDORP

Power supply to a large portion of the affected areas (New Dawn Park & Pacaltsdorp) has been restored. The electricians found the fault and isolated it. However, three transformers will remain off until the repairs are done. The estimated time of repair is three (3) hours.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
16:25

 

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PORTIONS OF NEW DAWN PARK AND PACALTSDORP

Portions New Dawn Park and Pacaltsdorp are currently experiencing unexpected power outages. Electricians are on their way to investigate the cause of the outages. We’ll keep you updated of any developments about this power outage.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
15:50

LINK TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ELECTRICAL TARIFFS

LINK TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ELECTRICAL TARIFFS (also find application form for capacity selection for domestic and BULK consumers)

Electrical Tariff

Consumers can phone 044 8019243 to discuss their specific energy consumption and find out what the best Capacity will be for their needs. Must have their Municipal Account Number and Prepaid Meter Number handy OR email their query to elec.applications@george.gov.za