Notice Archive

Please be advised that there has been a pipe burst in Bos en Dal area, affecting the following areas:

Lang Street and parts of Union Street. The Estimated Time of Repair, is 4 – 5 hours.

A water truck is currently en route to assist with the water supply during this period.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue.

Due to inclement weather yesterday and today (Tuesday), refuse collection was delayed and is continuing in the following areas:
1. Parts of Thembalethu
2. Blanco
3. Oubaai
4. Herold’s Bay
5. Parkdene
Businesses that were not serviced yesterday will be collected on Wednesday.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused with these delays.
For more information, please contact: Environmental Services on 044 802 2900.

Neem asseblief kennis dat daar ‘n pypbreek in Parliament Straat, Uniondale, plaasgevind het, wat die volgende strate affekteer:

Robert Straat
Parliament Straat
Le Rouxstraat
Buitekant Straat
Berg Straat

Die geskatte hersteltyd: is 3-4 ure
‘n Watertenk sal in die geraakte area beweeg om water aan te bied gedurende die hersteltydperk.

Ons vra omverskoning vir enige ongerief wat dit mag veroorsaak en waardeer u geduld terwyl ons werk om die watervoorraad te herstel.

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Update:Public Notice: Uniondale Pipe Burst – Parliament Street
Issued by George Municipality, 28 January 2025 @16:41

Please be advised that a pipe failure has occurred in Parliament Street, Uniondale, affecting the following streets:

Robert Street
Parliament Street
Le Roux Street
Buitekant Street
Berg Street

The Estimated Time for Repairs
is 3-4 hours.

A water truck will be roaming the affected area to provide water during the repair period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore the water supply.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 87,87%
Rainfall for the previous days: 52 mm (Measured 22 – 28 January 2025)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

The George Municipality would like to confirm that refuse collection services have resumed for today, Tuesday, 28 January.
Today’s scheduled collection will be completed first, followed by the remaining work from yesterday.

The affected areas are as follows:
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

We acknowledge that several refuse trucks are currently out of operation, and the inclement weather are affecting municipal refuse collection services.
We are working to resolve these issues of broken refuse compactors as quickly as possible to avoid further delays.
Our teams will work until 21:00 tonight to ensure all refuse collection is completed.
Thank you to the public for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal operations.
For more information, please contact:
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George
Phone: 044 802 2900

Please be advised that there has been a pipe burst affecting water supply in the Wilderness area, specifically on South Street.

The estimated repair time is 4-5 hours.

Water Supply Location: A Water truck will be located in the parking area opposite the Wilderness Hotel, near the Circle.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

The George Municipality regrets to inform residents that refuse removal scheduled for today, 27 January 2025, could not be completed due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy rain has caused operational challenges, with only five trucks available, and employees unable to continue due to being soaked and unsafe working conditions.

Refuse collection will resume tomorrow, and today’s work will also be completed.

Affected Areas:
Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, 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.

George Municipality is aware of a pipe burst that occurred next to the N2, across from Salinas Restaurant.

The following areas are affected:
Milwood Village
Die Duine
South Side
Anchorage

A water truck has been dispatched and will be roaming the affected areas.

Contractors are en route, with an estimated time of arrival for repairs between 4 to 6 hours.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation while repairs are being carried out.

Please note that the traffic lights in Nelson Mandela Boulevard, between Lawaaikamp (Pienaar Street and Nelson Mandela Boulevard intersection) and Conville Police Station (Pienaar Street and Nelson Mandela Boulevard), are currently out of order due to theft and vandalism of electrical cables.
A suspect was apprehended and charged early this morning at 05h00 after being caught in the act of setting one of the boxes alight and removing copper wires. Unfortunately, three of the boxes were completely destroyed by the vandalism.
Repairs and Traffic Arrangements
• The traffic lights will remain off until repairs are completed, which are expected to take one or two days.
• Our Civils Directorate will assist by installing necessary signage where required.
• The Traffic Department will deploy point duty officers during peak hours, lunch breaks, early mornings, and end-of-day rush to manage traffic and ensure safety.
We kindly request all road users to exercise patience and caution while driving through the affected area. Your cooperation is appreciated as we work to restore normal traffic flow.