PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTION
Wednesday 19 October
Civils Engineering Services has scheduled a Planned water interruption due to pipeline maintenance in Pieter Theron Street. Blanco area to be affected between 9am and 11am. Pieter Theron Street surrounds and Fancourt to be affected.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION REMSKOEN AVENUE, MAP OF AFRICA – WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00 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, 27 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00
Public Notice: The Conville public swimming pool will be closed from tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 October 2022 until Saturday, 22 October 2022 for preparation for the swimming gala on Saturday. The pool will be open again on Sunday, 23 October 2022.
Conville public swimming pool hours:
Monday to Friday: 13:00 – 16:00 (with 2 Lifeguards on Duty)
Saturdays and Sundays (Public Holidays): 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 with 2 Lifeguards on Duty
Enquiries/Bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488
Please note that the next galas will be held on 5 November and 19-20 December 2022. The pool will be closed three days before each gala to allow the pumps to heat the pool sufficiently as well as for other preparations.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
FAIRY KNOWE AND FREEZIA AVENUE
WILDERNESS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00 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 WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00
Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until midnight, thereafter Stage 2 will be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday. Loadshedding Stage 3 will resume at 16:00 until midnight on Wednesday and be repeated on Thursday. Stage 2 will then be implemented from 16:00 until midnight on Friday. Eskom will publish a further update on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any further significant changes occur.
George will be affected as follows
Tuesday 18/10/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Wednesday 19/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
Friday 21/10/2022
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 18/10/2022
17:00 – 19:30
Wednesday 19/10/2022
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 20/10/2022
None
Friday 21/10/2022
None
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.
18 October @ 6am
Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 05:30 due to breakdowns of five generators at five power stations overnight. The loadshedding will be implemented until further notice.
George will be off from 06:00 – 08:30
Issued George Municipality
PUBLIC NOTICE: THE ART OF PITCHING “how to communicate your business”
The George Municipality, Economic Development in collaboration with SEDA
are hosting Art of Pitching Bootcamp.
Interested entrepreneurs are requested to register to Ongeziwe Mthongwana by RSVP by
Friday, 21 October 2022 on 044 801 9462 or email omthongwana@george.gov.za .
24 -25 October, 08h30 daily
Banqueting Hall, Civic Centre, York Street in George
This intervention will capacitate the entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge in the following areas:
• Develop a winning Business Model Canvas.
• Present business cases effectively.
• Conduct pitching event searches.
• Access finance.
• Improve deal flow for investors.
• Conduct persuasive pitches for potential funders, and
• Use of digital tools such as Facebook business, Instagram and WhatsApp Business.
George Municipality is concerned with the increase in building and residential fires over the past few weeks. Although the reasons are not yet determined there is always a possibility that it could be because of a combination of wear and tear on electrical equipment related to the impact of Loadshedding. Business and building owners have installed generators and batteries etc to keep their businesses functioning, which is understandable, but our concern lies with the safety implications. Business and building owners are to note that the municipality will implement a combination of Fire, Building Control and Electrical compliance inspections throughout George over the next few weeks. These inspections will all be undertaken as walk-ins and appointments are not required.
George Fire Brigade and Disaster Management:
The George Fire Brigade will be implementing checks on various buildings throughout George over the next few weeks to inspect Fire Safety Equipment which includes hose reels, fire extinguishers, relevant Signage, Emergency Exits and Fire Safety Certificates.
The Fire Department will issue a written warning with a 14 or 21d ay notice to rectify the problem. Should the issue not be rectified a fine will be issued in Terms of Section 57 of the Criminal Procedures Act 1977 (ACT 51 of 1977). Fines range between R500 and R1500 and are issued by the George Fire Department.
Should there be any queries in this regard please contact Johann Crouse 044 801 6300.
Building Control:
Our Building Control offices will be sending inspectors out to implement the following compliance checks in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 103 of 1977.
Fines which can be imposed could be imposed will be charged as per the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act and the approved municipal tariffs until such time as the proposed fine list has been approved by the Magistrate.
Extract from George Municipal Tariff List 2022
2.1 Building Plan tariff payable where building work has started on a property without prior building plans approval.
2.1.1 5 X Additional standard building plan fees are payable before the building plan application will be approved in all cases without exception (with a minimum charge of R10 000,00), except for the cases as provided for in 2.1.2 hereunder.
2.1.2 In cases of minor building work (as stipulated in the NBR) 5 x additional standard building plan fees are payable before the building plan application will be approved, including swimming pools, carports, shade ports, boundary walls, internal/external alterations, irrespective the square meters.
2.2. Tariff for certificate of occupancy payable where building has been occupied without the prior issuing of a Certificate of Occupation. New buildings only. A total of 50% of the applicable building plan fee with a minimum charge of R5 000,00.
The Manager Building Control can be contacted on 044 801 9176 with any queries in this regard.
Electrotechnical Services:
The Electrotechnical Services department will be carrying out compliance inspections in terms of the Municipal Electrical Supply By-laws and SANS10142-1 and will review premises for the following:
The municipality is entitled to issue any tamper fees should they be applicable and further noncompliance will be reported to the Department of Labour who will exercise the relevant fines applicable.
For any queries regarding Electrical related compliance please contact Eddie Nqumse or Thulani Ntintelo on 044 8019222.