Notice Archive

This is a public notification of the planned construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the George Municipality Main Building (Civic Centre), planned to start on 14 January 2025 and be completed in April 2025.

Please find the attached image showing the BESS building position marked in red, the cable route and the affected area marked in yellow.

George Municipality staff and the public are urged to exercise caution when passing the construction site.

Issued by George Municipality, 12 January 2025 @22:10

The George Municipality wishes to update residents regarding the unexpected power outage affecting parts of Pacaltsdorp. Electricians are on-site investigating the issue, focusing on testing the MV cables. At this time, there is no estimated time for repairs. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Issued by George Municipality, 12 January 2025 @21:30

An unexpected power outage occurred in parts of Pacaltsdorp. Electricians have been dispatched to investigate. We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide updates as the situation develops.

Issued by George Municipality, 10 January 2025 @14:00

Following last night’s report of a pipe burst near Waterside Road in Wilderness, combined with previous bursts, the situation has resulted in critically low reservoir levels.

Repairs could not be completed overnight due to restricted access on a forest trail and the need for specialised components. Municipal teams have sourced the necessary components and are now on-site attending to the repair.

The Estimated Time of Repair (ETR) is 4–5 hours.

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

Issued by George Municipality, 11 January 2025 @11:15

A pipe burst has occurred in Earls Court. Municipal teams are on-site working to repair the issue.
To assist affected residents, a water truck has been dispatched to provide drinking water. The Estimated Time of Repair (ETR) is 3–4 hours.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as repairs are underway.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Closure of Uniondale Swimming Pool
Issued by George Municipality, 11 January 2025 @09:15

The Uniondale Swimming Pool has been temporarily closed today, 11 January 2025, for essential maintenance. It is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Tydelike sluiting van Uniondale Swembad
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 11 Januarie 2025 @09:15

Die Uniondale Swembad is vandag, 11 Januarie 2025, tydelik gesluit vir noodsaaklike instandhouding. Dit is geskeduleer om op Dinsdag, 14 Januarie 2025 te heropen. Ons vra om verskoning vir die ongerief en waardeer u begrip.

Issued by George Municipality, 10 January 2025 @19:30

A motor vehicle accident has occurred at Outeniqua Pass near Step-Aside. Preliminary reports indicate that a truck’s brakes failed on the downhill, causing the driver to lose control and hit the verge. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

A stop-and-go system is in place, and two lanes have been closed to allow recovery operations.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution, expect delays, and follow the instructions of traffic officials.

Issued by George Municipality, 10 January 2025 @19:00

A pipe burst near Waterside Road, combined with recent bursts, has left the reservoir at critically low levels. Municipal teams are attending to the issue and sourcing critical components required for the repair. Temporary and alternative repairs have been attempted without success.

Due to restricted access on a forest trail where the burst occurred and the need for specialised components, full repairs are scheduled for the Saturday morning of 11 January 2025.

Residents can expect low water pressure for the remainder of today and into tomorrow. To maintain reservoir levels, everyone is urged to use water sparingly.

A water tanker will be stationed at the Astron Petrol Station (across from Wilderness Spar) from 08:00 on 11 January 2025 to assist residents with water.

For those experiencing a complete water outage, please contact the after-hours call centre at 044 801 6300. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Please be advised that a water outage has occurred in Thembalethu Zone 3, 4, and 5 due to a contractor accidentally hitting a pipe on Ngcakani Road.

Municipal teams are currently on site working to repair the damage.

Estimated Time of Repair is 6 to 8 hours

A water tanker is circulating between the affected zones to provide temporary water supply.

For water requests, please contact:
During office hours (07:45- 16:30):
044 801 6266/62
After Hours:
044 801 6300

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

After the temporary closure of the Vehicle Testing Station last year due to a technical error in the brake roller system, we are pleased to announce that vehicle testing services will resume on 13 January 2025.

We thank the community for their patience and understanding during this period.

For further enquiries, please contact: 044 801 9312.

Please be advised that there is an unexpected water outage affecting Wilderness CBD and surrounding areas due to a pipe burst.
Municipal teams are on-site and actively attending to the repair.

A water tanker has been dispatched and will be stationed at the Astron petrol station, across from Wilderness Spar, for your convenience.

Estimated repair time: 4-5 hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.