PUBLIC NOTICE: Power Outage Napier Street, Blanco Cancelled
Please note that the planned power outage for Napier Street, Blanco, scheduled for Tuesday, 16 September 2025, has been cancelled.
Notice Archive
Control Burn – North of Dennoord
George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services will carry out a Control Burn north of Denneoord Water Works today, 15 September 2025.
George Municipality apologizes for the short notice but weather conditions are ideal for this today.
Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading.
COGTA Honours George Municipality for Outstanding Humanitarian and Rescue Efforts
George Municipality was honoured to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) for its outstanding hands-on commitment and service in humanitarian efforts, search, rescue, and recovery operations during the “Victoria Street Building Collapse” in George, May 2024.
Present at the handover were (from left):
Riaan du Plessis (Chief Financial Officer), Godfrey Louw (Municipal Manager),
Station Commander Santa Sternsdorff (George Fire and Rescue Services), Jannie Koegelenberg
(Director: Civil Engineering Services),
Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis,
Fire Chief and Disaster Manager Neels Barnard (George Fire and Rescue Services), and Cllr Brendon Adams (MMC: Community Safety and Mobility).
Temporary closure of Civil Engineering Services offices due to fumigation
George Municipality hereby advises the public that the Old Town Hall building will be closed for fumigation on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 from 15:00.
The Civil Engineering Services offices located in this building will therefore be closed during this time.
Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 07:45.
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding.
George Municipality Supply Chain Management offices closed during lunchtime
Please note that the George Municipality Supply Chain Management Offices, Main Building, 71 York Street, George (entrance behind City Hall, access via Victoria Street) will be closed daily during lunch from 13:00 to 13:45, Monday to Friday. The SCM offices are now situated on the 5th floor.
Kindly take this into consideration when planning your visit.
Neem asseblief kennis dat die George Munisipale Voorsieningslynbestuurskantore, Hoofgebou, Yorkstraat 71, George (ingang agter die Stadsaal, toegang via Victoriastraat) daagliks gesluit sal wees tydens etenstyd van 13:00 tot 13:45, Maandag tot Vrydag. Die Voorsieningslynbestuurskantore is nou op die 5de vloer geleë.
Neem dit asseblief in ag wanneer u u besoek beplan.
Enquiries / Navrae:
☎ 044 801 9134
📧 scm@george.gov.za