Please note that the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR), Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will close at 14:00 on Friday, 12 September 2025, due to compulsory monthly operational requirements.
Normal services will resume on Monday, 15 September 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding.
Issued by George Municipality, 10 September 2025
Planned construction activities for the UPGRADING OF EDEN SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays between 07:00 and 17:00, have now been extended until 18:00.
Construction activities will also take place on the following weekends: Saturdays of 13th, 20th and 27th September 2025 between 07:00 and 13:00.
The construction activities extend from the Eden Sewage Pumpstation to Dikkop Str and Pikkewyn Str.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Danie Brandt – 083 555 1290 (Engineer)
: Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (George Municipality)
: Ms Shaldene Davids – 074 899 4420 (Community Liaison Officer)
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The Municipality has noticed an increasing trend of residents placing waste bags and containers on the kerb on days when no collection takes place.
We remind all residents that, in terms of the George Municipal Integrated Waste Management Bylaw (2024):
• Section 10(5): No person may place refuse receptacles or refuse bags on the kerb except on their scheduled waste collection day.
• Section 6(1): A person who generates waste remains the owner of that waste until it is removed by the Municipality or an authorised service provider.
The Municipality’s Waste Management Officer urges all residents to comply with these bylaws and place waste on the kerb only on the scheduled collection day.
Failure to do so may result in enforcement action in line with municipal bylaws.
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Vullisverwydering, herinnering aan inwoners
Die Munisipaliteit het opgemerk dat daar ’n toenemende tendens is waar inwoners vullissakke en -houers op die sypaadjie plaas op dae wanneer geen verwydering plaasvind nie.
Ons herinner alle inwoners daaraan dat, ingevolge die George Munisipale Geïntegreerde Afvalbestuursverordening (2024):
• Artikel 10(5): Geen persoon mag vullishouers of vullissakke op die sypaadjie plaas nie, behalwe op hul geskeduleerde vullisverwyderingsdag.
• Artikel 6(1): ’n Persoon wat afval lewer, bly die eienaar van daardie afval totdat dit deur die Munisipaliteit of ’n gemagtigde diensverskaffer verwyder is.
Die Munisipaliteit se Afvalbestuursbeampte doen ’n beroep op alle inwoners om die verordeninge na te kom en vullis slegs op die geskeduleerde verwyderingsdag uit te sit.
Versuim om dit te doen, kan lei tot wetstoepassing ingevolge die munisipale verordeninge.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 71,90%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3 mm (Measured from 2 – 8 September 2025)
Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 74,02%
Rainfall for the previous days: 1.1 mm (Measured from 26 August 2025 to 1 September 2025)
Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
The George Municipality regrets to inform residents that refuse removal is delayed for today, 1 September 2025 due to operational challenges.
Refuse collection will however continue today and the public is asked to keep their refuse out.
Affected Areas:
Monday: Blanco, Riverlea, Heather Park, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side) and Businesses
For further information, please contact:
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George
Phone: 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
