Notice Archive

George Municipality wishes to inform all dog owners that to adhere to the Blue Flag international standards at all our beaches, it is imperative to enforce strict rules of NO DOGS ON BEACHES (SAND AREAS) that is in line with the Municipality’s By-law, Keeping of dogs, cats and animals.

Wilderness Beach, Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay have full Blue Flag status and Leeintjiesklip has Pilot status for the 2024 festive season. Blue Flag is an international coastal management programme that accredits beaches that meet standards of excellence in water quality, environmental management, environmental education and information as well as safety and services. The Wildlife Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) implements the programme in South Africa. The Blue Flag season runs from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025.

Dog excrement can contaminate the water and jeopardise the Blue Flag status of our beaches – even if the dog poop excrement is picked up. Dog owners are therefore warned to keep dogs on a leash and off the sandy areas at the beaches. Law enforcement officers will not hesitate to act against those who do not adhere to the by-laws.

Further to this By-Law no dog or other animal may be in any public street or public space (any open public space the public has access to which falls under the George Municipal jurisdiction for example beachfronts, parks, sports fields and sidewalks) except on a leash and under control. This is unless the animal is in an area designated by the George Municipality as a free-running area.

A person is not allowed to walk a dog other than a guide dog, ON A BEACHFRONT, a public street, public place, without carrying enough plastic or paper bags or wrappers, to place the excrement into, in the event of the dog defecating. Please note that dogs are allowed on the sidewalk areas, (tarred, brick-paved etc.) of beachfronts, if these conditions are adhered to.

The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth Beach, Victoria Bay and the Leentjiesklip and Wildnerness beach areas up until the NSRI (Salina’s Restaurant). The area to the left of Salina’s Restaurant (facing the sea) falls under Sanparks. The attached map indicates the areas on Wilderness Beach where dogs MAY be walked on the beach. The George Municipal By-Law may differ from that of other municipalities. Dogs must be muzzled in the dog-friendly zone otherwise a fine may be imposed.

Animal owners leaving on vacation should please ensure that their animals are cared for by a reliable person or at an animal boarding facility such as kennels or catteries. We ask dog owners to familiarise themselves with the attached map of Sanparks to see where dogs are allowed on beaches and where they are not.

Following a recent announcement, George Municipality is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing filming project at the Garden Route Dam. This initiative, a proud achievement for the George community, has brought a popular South African television show to our beautiful region, supporting the growth of our local film industry, creating job opportunities, and driving economic benefits through partnerships with local businesses.

The production highlights the area’s natural beauty, with careful attention to environmental impact by using locally sourced, primarily wood-based materials and temporary structures that blend harmoniously with the landscape.

To accommodate filming, public access to certain areas around the dam has been restricted since mid-October. Regular walkers and cyclists will not be affected, but the Garden Route Dam Main Entrance Boom will be closed to all vehicle access from 2 November to 17 November 2024. Hikers and cyclists are still permitted, though photography and video recording are strictly prohibited during this time. We appreciate your co-operation!

The producers are collaborating closely with George Municipality, George Fire and Disaster Services, and the Civil Engineering Services Department to ensure adherence to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, as well as compliance with all relevant by-laws.

Joan Shaw, Tourism Manager, expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “We are thrilled to be part of this unique initiative, which not only showcases the beauty of our region on a national stage but also brings significant economic benefits to the George community. We’re excited to see the final product on our television screens and to share our stunning landscape with viewers across the country.”
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this period and look forward to showcasing the beauty of George through this exciting project. The picnic areas will reopen by 18 November and the whole dam site will be restored and reopened by 1 December 2024.

For any urgent queries regarding the project, please contact Heloine Crowley 044 801 9293 | film@visitgeorge.co.za

Last night, as part of a planned water outage, after the repair work was tested, we found a leak in the Akela pipeline, which affects the level of the reservoir feeding the Victoria Bay Area.

We are aware that some residents in this area may have no water or low pressure. A water tanker will be stationed on Victoria Bay Road, adjacent to the Victoria Bay caravan park, to ensure residents have access to potable water.

Repair work will continue today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience.

The estimated time of restoration will be confirmed later.

Water service has been temporarily suspended in the Wilderness East area to facilitate repairs on a damaged pipeline.

The affected street is South Street. The ETR is 2 hours.

George Munisipaliteit is in kennis gestel van individue in Uniondale wat lyste opstel van inwoners wat glo in aanmerking kom om vleispakkies te ontvang. Ons wil dit duidelik stel dat hierdie inisiatief op geen manier met George Munisipaliteit geassosieer word nie. Geen sulke pakkies sal versprei word nie.

Vir verdere navrae of verduideliking, kontak asseblief ons amptelike kantore by 044 752 1024.

The George Municipality’s Disaster Management would like to remind the public that flying drones in the George Municipality area is strictly prohibited, and permission from the George Municipality is required. Law enforcement agencies will decisively deal with those who fly drones illegally.

Under civil aviation law, George Airport has a 10km radius of a “NO FLY ZONE,” and recreational drone flying is prohibited.

Please note that even though Professional Drone operators have a “Pilot” license, they must have permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to fly within the 10 km range and permission from the local authority and landowner to fly outside the no-fly zone.

Click the link below to read the full edition and up to date about what’s happening in the City of George:

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In the photo above the Garden Route Dam overflowed on 29 October 2024

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height            100 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                             108,5 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 22 – 29 October 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Traffic flow is currently impacted by a motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles.
A stop-and-go is in effect.

We ask that all road users remain patient while emergency personnel are on the scene.