Following the establishment of the very first “environmental offset area” for George Municipality on Erf 3810 last year, a controlled burn is planned as has been recommended by CapeNature to keep the fynbos from becoming moribund. The vegetation is classified as Fynbos, more specifically Garden Route Granite Fynbos which has been classified as Critically Endangered due to the small amount found in conservation areas.

An “offset area” is an area set aside for biodiversity conservation and protection in perpetuity, when another area of conservation value has been utilized for a development.  In this case the building of the housing project on Erf 325 was done in such a way that a portion of the wetlands were utilized for housing.  As a result, an offset was called for when the scoping report was submitted. As the area that was utilized was of a lower conservation value than that being conserved, it is known as “Trading up”. So, this environmental offset area,  a total of 9.94 hectare, is an ecosystem of greater value to biodiversity conservation from the one used for the housing project. The area will be registered under the Stewardship Programme which is co-ordinated by CapeNature.

George Fire Brigade will handle the control burn with the necessary safety precautions in place. The burn is determined by the prevailing weather conditions. Notice will be issued to the public with regard to the proposed date and time, road closures and any other impacts of the control burn.

PUBLIC NOTICE: DLTC EYE TEST MACHINES OFFLINE AT GEORGE TRAFFIC SERVICES DUE TO A NATIONAL PROBLEM

Issued George Mun, 7 April 2022 at 08h48

Please take note that all the eye test machines at the George Traffic Department in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp are offline due to a national problem. The driving license renewal section is currently closed for eye testing and no new testing is therefore able to take place.

We are however open for card collections, applications for learners and driver’s license appointments and normal driving testing can go ahead.

The MVR and Vehicle Testing station in Hibernia Street (next to the train station) are fully operational.

We apologise for the inconvenience and regret the situation which is out of our control. For any queries please contact the department on 044 878 2400 or visit the offices in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp.

The valuation of an estimated 54 000 properties in the greater George area has commenced as part of the General Valuation process of the George Municipality.

The George Municipality use a service provider, DDP  Valuers (Pty) Ltd who use an array of information-gathering methods including analysing aerial photographs, site visits and neighbourhood drive-throughs.

The process will be completed towards the end of 2022.  The Final General Valuation Role will be published for comment in February/March 2023.   At the same time an opportunity will be given to lodge an objection, if necessary.  The objection process is followed by a valuation appeal process.

Ratepayers must verify their valuations, as it would affect the rates they pay on their own properties as well as the overoll rate calculations for the city.  It is a great opportunity for citizens to engage with the municipality to ensure that their properties are correctly valued.

Click on this link for frequently asked questions.

Please follow the link for Volume 54, April 2022 Edition of the GM Newsletter
Newsletter with Accounts – George Municipality

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER AND KERK STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  MONDAY 04 APRIL  2022  FROM  09H00 TO 16H00 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 TUESDAY 05 APRIL  2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – GEDEELTE  VAN HOEKWIL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER EN KERK STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 04 APRIL  2022 VANAF  09H00 TOT 16H00 met  die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak.  Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DINSDAG 05 APRIL  2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

PUBLIC NOTICE: DETERMINATION OF EXTENSION FOR THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF LEARNER’S LICENCES, DRIVING LICENCE CARDS, TEMPORARY LICENCES AND PROFESSIONAL DRIVING PERMITS FOR ADJUSTED LEVEL 1

The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula released amendments to the disaster management regulations for transport as follows:

All learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expire during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 March 2022 are deemed to be valid and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 15 April 2022.

This amendment will come to effect from 31 March 2022

Issued by George Municipality

31/3/2022

Eskom has restored the power supply in Wilderness this morning. Eskom issued a notice announcing an emergency power supply interruption to the whole of Wilderness for 29 March 2022 between 09:00 & 16:00. The George Municipality subsequently supplied power to Wilderness for the time being, while Eskom attended to the urgent maintenance and repair work.

This morning Eskom confirmed that the electricity supply to Wilderness was restored. We would like to thank the consumers for heeding the call to use power sparingly, as this enabled George Municipality to temporarily supply power to Wilderness, smoothly, while Eskom was doing the repair work.

Issued by George Municipality

31/3/2022

11:00

George Municipality invites you to comment on the Draft Budget and Reviewed Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022/2023

George Munisipaliteit nooi jou om kommentaar te lewer op die Konsepbegroting en Hersiene Geïntegreerde Ontwikkelingsplan (GOP) 2022/2023

Umasipala waseGeorge uyakumema ukuba unike izimvo zakho malunga nale draft yohlahlo-lwabiwo mali kunye neSicwangciso soPhuhliso esiHlanganisiweyo esiHlaziyiweyo (IDP) 2022/2023

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All inputs can be completed on the prescribed questionnaire and emailed to the email addresses provided:

The Questionnaire form is available on the website along with the Draft Budget& IDP. It can also be requested via email from the following people or click on the link above:

• rlefleur@george.gov.za (IDP) or
• cejansenvanvuuren@george.gov.za (Budget) or
• psaaiman@george.gov.za (ward committees)

Submission deadline:  25 APRIL 2022

Extended deadline: 9 May 2022

 The DRAFT BUDGET AND IDP can be viewed on our website at www.george.gov.za

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – EDEN HIGH SCHOOL, EDEN HOSTELS & YORK HIGH SCHOOL HOSTEL

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

EDEN High School, EDEN Hostels & York High School Hostel

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 02 APRIL 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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.

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BEPLANDE KRAG ONDERBREKING – EDEN HOËR SKOOL, EDEN KOSHUISE & YORK HOËR SKOOL KOSHUIS

NOOD HERSTEL WERK

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

EDEN Hoër Skool, EDEN Koshuise & York Hoër Skool Koshuis

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 02 APRIL 2022 VANAF 9H00 TOT 16H00 met  die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak.  Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.