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PUBLIC NOTICE: GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at old unraised dam wall height: 76.11%
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 60.90%
Rainfall for the month of September 2022 (George Witfontein Weather Station): 45.4mm
Demand/usage per day: 31.3 megalitres

(Please note the dam level indication is based on the spillway and dam wall height before it was raised, the latter is the new unofficial estimation based on preliminary calculations ahead of re-calibration of the dam. Re-calibration has commenced and is dependent on several factors. Adjusted official readings will be implemented and reported once new capacity has been confirmed, the time period of this is unknown).

Section 2B water restrictions for Uniondale and George remain in place as per Council decision.
Uniondale and George water restrictions details on https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/

The immediate measures to be adhered to are as follows:

  • Mechanical or automatic irrigation/watering devices or sprinkler systems for gardens are prohibited. Gardens may only be watered with a handheld hose from 19h00 – 21h00 (September – April) and 17h00 – 19h00 (May – August)
  • Mondays/Thursdays: Even-numbered households ONLY
  • Tuesdays/Fridays: Uneven numbered households ONLY
  • The irrigation or watering of all sports fields is prohibited.  Exemption applies only for golf course greens, bowling greens, and cricket pitches daily between 19h00 – 21h00.
  • The washing of vehicles using a handheld/garden hose, except by a commercial enterprise, is prohibited.
  • Cleaning of any outside surface area using a hosepipe/mechanical means is prohibited. The use of a bucket is permitted.
  • Filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
  • Where own water from a borehole or reservoir is used, “OWN WATER” signage must be displayed.
  • Exemption can be applied for and considered, please contact 044 801 9354.

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477. Fines will apply and/or six months imprisonment.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

*Eskom Loadshedding Wednesday, 12 October 2022

*Eskom Loadshedding Wednesday, 12 October 2022: Due to the persistent shortage of generation capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding will continue tonight and Thursday at 16:00 – 00:00. Stage 1 loadshedding will then be implemented on Friday at 16:00 – 00:00. To the extent possible, Eskom will endeavour to limit loadshedding to night-time to have minimal impact on the economy and population. Eskom will publish a further update on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any significant changes occur.*

*George will be affected as follows:*

Wednesday 12/10/2022

None

Thursday 13/10/2022

16:00 – 18:30

Friday 14/10/2022

None

 

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Wednesday 12/10/2022

None

Thursday 13/10/2022

19:00 – 21:30

Friday 14/10/2022

None

Planned power outage: Constantia Kloof – Main Line, Wilderness

Planned power outage: Constantia Kloof –  Main Line, Wilderness
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
CONSTANTIA KLOOF – MAIN LINE
WILDERNESS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00 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, 19 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
CONSTANTIA KLOOF – HOOF LYN
WILDERNIS
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG , 14 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 9:00 TOT 16:00met 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 WOENSDAG, 19 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00.

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN & BUDGET PROCESS

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN & BUDGET PROCESS

Notice is hereby issued in terms of regulation 15(1) (a) of the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001.
George Municipality will soon embark on a process to formulate its new five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and related multi-year budgets.

At the ordinary Council meeting of 25 August 2022, the George Municipal Council resolved to adopt the IDP and Budget Time Schedule which will form part of the entire IDP and Budget Process Plan developed in accordance with Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000. The activities as contained in the IDP and Budget Time Schedule can be summarised as follows:
October 2022 First round of public participation in all wards
March 2023 Tabling of draft Five-Year IDP for 2022 – 2027 and the
multi-year budgets before the Council
April/May 2022 Second round of public participation with ward committees for comment and input on draft Five-Year IDP for 2022-2027 and the multi-year budgets

Public meetings will start on Monday 03 October 2022 up to Thursday 20 October 2022
Council then approves the Five-Year IDP for 2022 – 2027 and the multi-year budget.
For further enquires please contact the IDP & PMS Office at telephone number: 044-8019075 or 044-801 9025.

M GRATZ
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Follow the link to the meeting programme:

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PUBLIC-PARTICIPATION-MEETINGS-IN-RESPECT-OF-THE-NEW-5-YEAR-IDP_OCTOBER-2022_NEW-1.pdf

 

Terugvoervergadering: Wyk 6 gekanselleer

PUBLIEKE TERUGVOERVERGADERING: WYK 6
Geliewe kennis te neem dat die publieke terugvoervergadering vir wyk 6, geskeduleer vir 18 Oktober 2022, gekanselleer is.
J JANTJIES

WYKSRAADSLID: WYK 6
PUBLIC FEEDBACK MEETING: WARD 6
Please note that the public feedback meeting for Ward 6, scheduled for 18 October 2022, has been cancelled.
J JANTJIES
WARD COUNCILLOR: WARD 6

Wyk 5 terugvoervergadering gekanselleer

PUBLIEKE TERUGVOERVERGADERING: WYK 5
Geliewe kennis te neem dat die publieke terugvoervergadering vir wyk 5, geskeduleer vir 12 Oktober 2022, gekanselleer is.
M SIMMERS
WYKSRAADSLID: WYK 5

 

PUBLIC FEEDBACK MEETING: WARD 5
Please note that the public feedback meeting for Ward 5, scheduled for 12 October 2022, has been cancelled.
M SIMMERS
WARD COUNCILLOR: WARD 5

Planned power outage: portion of Wilderness Heights, Taaibos Street

Planned power outage: portion of Wilderness Heights, Taaibos Street
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
TAAIBOS STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:30 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, 19 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE WILDERNIS HOOGTE
TAAIBOS STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG , 14 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 9:00 TOT 16:30met 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 DONDERDAG, 19 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: CONTROL BURN at GARDEN ROUTE DAM

11 October 2022, @ 11h35

George Fire Services will be undertaking a Control Burn today 11 October from 12h00 at the Garden Route Dam, southern flank. This is due to the perfect weather conditions being in place, as well as Garden Route Fire Services availability to assist with the monitoring of the control burn. Residents should be unaffected as the wind direction will move smoke away from the residential area.

Fire Emergencies must be reported to 044 8016311

 

Public Notice: Control Burns scheduled for October and November

Public Notice: Control Burns scheduled for October and November

Issued by George Municipality,  11 October,  for immediate release

 

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services are in the process of planning a number of Control Burns before the start of the fire season. Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading. The areas of concern are: Pacaltsdorp  in the Dellville Park area, the area behind Honda George, the Garden Route Dam, southern flank and east of Denneoord. The control burns will take place during October and November and are subject to the prevailing weather conditions. A Public Notice will be issued prior to each Control Burn.