Notices

Stay safe around water this festive season by following these practical drowning prevention strategies:
• Learn life-saving skills, including the basics of swimming and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Know who to call in an emergency.
• Fence ponds, pools and water storage: Install a four-sided isolation fence at least 1.2m high with a self-closing and self-latching gate to control access to bodies of water.
• Be on the lookout. Drownings happen quickly and quietly. Never leave children to supervise each other. A responsible adult must always watch out for children near a pool, Jacuzzi, or natural body of water.
• Stay within arm’s length of children under four around water.
• Don’t drink or be distracted by work, phone calls, technology, or anything else that may absorb your attention when watching children.
• Fit a pool net immediately after swimming and replace it every time.
• Don’t rely on armbands, floating toys, inner tubes, or devices to keep children safe.
• Teach children to swim, but never leave them unsupervised around water.
• Consider installing alarms. Various water alarms, such as a floating pool alarm or external security beams, can be installed to add to the precautions of fencing and supervision.
• Beware of drains. Children must be kept away from pool or Jacuzzi drains as hair or limbs could become trapped in the suction.
• Toilets, bathtubs, water features, fish tanks, pet water bowls and buckets. Children can drown wherever there is access to water, and a baby can drown in just 2.5cm of water.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
• George Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311
• Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
• NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute): 082 990 5955 | 087 094 9774

Stay alert and make water safety a priority to prevent drowning tragedies.

Planned maintenance will be carried out on 20 November 2024 from 07:00 – 11:00. While all residents will have water, low pressure may be experienced in the central portion of Uniondale.

All residents are urged to use water sparingly during the time of planned maintenance.

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Beplande instandhouding van die Kerkdamme in Uniondale

Uitgereik deur die George Munisipaliteit, 18 November 2024Beplande instandhouding sal op 20 November 2024 van 07:00 tot 11:00 uitgevoer word. Hoewel alle inwoners water sal hê, mag lae druk in die sentrale deel van Uniondale ervaar word.

Alle inwoners word versoek om water spaarsamig te gebruik.

UPDATE: PUBLIC NOTICE – Pipe Burst on Kaaimans Blvd, Kraaibosch Manor
Issued by George Municipality, 15 November 2024 @20:20

A pipe burst has occurred at 24 Kaaimans Blvd in Kraaibosch Manor. To assist affected residents, a water tanker will now roam the affected area. Please note that a standpipe, as previously communicated, will no longer be provided.

The estimated time for repair remains 6 hours.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our team works to resolve the issue.

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Issued by George Municipality, 15 November 2024 @20:05

A pipe burst has occurred at 24 Kaaimans Blvd in Kraaibosch Manor. To assist affected residents, a standpipe will be installed on one of the fire hydrants within the estate. The exact location of the standpipe will be communicated shortly.

The estimated time for repair is 6 hours.

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

EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Tamsui Industrial – Abattoir Rd and Lotte Mart Power Trade

The George Municipality has temporarily closed the Garden Route Dam, including access for hikers and bikers, to accommodate filming for a television production.

The closure is in effect on Friday, 15 November 2024, and Saturday, 16 November 2024. The dam will reopen to the public on Sunday, 17 November 2024.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

Issued by George Municipality, 13 November 2024 @13:30

The Uncedo Taxi Association’s march has concluded without any incidents. The association presented their petition to the Municipality and Provincial Traffic authorities before dispersing peacefully. Traffic flow has now returned to normal.

Thank you to the law enforcement agencies for their role in monitoring the march, and to the public for their patience and cooperation.

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Bergsig – Stander, Kingsley Close, Lamprecht, Tarentaal and Woodfield Close
Issued by George Municipality, 13 Nov 2024

Issued by George Municipality, 13 November 2024 @08:00

The George Municipality, in coordination with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies, is fully prepared for today’s march organized by the Uncedo Taxi Association.

A coordinated law enforcement presence is in place throughout the march to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions to traffic and business operations.

The Uncedo Taxi Association has formally applied for permission to conduct the march, during which they intend to deliver a petition to both the Municipality and the Provincial Traffic Department.

EXPECT TRAFFIC FLOW INTERRUPTIONS AND DELAYS

As of 07:50 this morning, dozens of taxis have departed from Thembalethu and are proceeding toward the Municipality. Motorists should expect traffic flow interruptions and delays due to a convoy of approximately 150 taxis along Nelson Mandela Boulevard, York Street, and intersecting roads.

GO GEORGE: DELAYS EXPERIENCED DUE TO TAXI MARCH

Although GO GEORGE services were disrupted earlier this morning, all routes are currently active with delays currently experienced in Nelson Mandela Boulevard. Delays are expected to expand to more routes once the march reaches York Street.

The Municipality anticipates the marchers will reach Municipal offices by approximately 09:00.

13 Nov @ 05:00

Due to minibus taxis not operating today, no GO GEORGE drivers using staff transport are able to get to the depot.

The following main routes will be covered until further notice, while community routes will be phased in as more drivers become available:
Routes 1A; 1B; 1C; 1E, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 24, 53, 53B, 56, 60.

Tembalethu routes 10 and 18A will be delayed.

Passengers who can arrange alternative transport are strongly advised to do so.
GO GEORGE apologises for the inconvenience and calls on employers to be understanding when staff arrive late for work.

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GO GEORGE-DIENSKENNISGEWING – SLEGS HOOFROETES GEDEK
13 Nov @ 05:00

Weens minibustaxi’s wat nie vandag werk nie, kan geen GO GEORGE-bestuurders wat personeelvervoer gebruik, by die depot uitkom nie.

Die volgende hoofroetes sal tot verdere kennisgewing gedek word, terwyl gemeenskapsroetes ingefaseer sal word namate meer bestuurders beskikbaar word:
Roetes 1A; 1B; 1C; 1E, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 24, 53, 53B, 56, 60.

Tembalethu-roetes 10 en 18A sal vertraag word.

Passasiers wat alternatiewe vervoer kan reël, word sterk aangeraai om dit te doen.
GO GEORGE vra om verskoning vir die ongerief en doen ‘n beroep op werkgewers om begrip te hê wanneer personeel laat opdaag vir werk.