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Temporary Closure of Garden Route Dam for Television Production

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.

UPDATE: Uncedo Taxi Association March Concludes Smoothly

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.

 

George Municipality Prepared for Today’s Planned Uncedo Taxi Association March

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.

GO GEORGE Service Alert – Only Main Routes Covered

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.

SERVICE ALERT: Taxi March Impact on GO GEORGE

GO GEORGE SERVICE ALERT:
TAXI MARCH ON WEDNESDAY MORNING – DELAYS AND HIGHER DEMAND FOR BUS SERVICES EXPECTED

Please take note of expected delays and a higher demand for bus services on Wednesday morning, 13 November 2024 due to a march of the local taxi association.

Passengers are encouraged to take an earlier bus or arrange for alternative transport if possible, and to please be patient as more passengers than usual may need to use the bus service.

Please phone the GO GEORGE CALL CENTRE on 0800 044 044 for support and information regarding the situation, follow the GO GEORGE Facebook page or join our WhatsApp Channel for up-to-date service alerts by clicking on this link:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanooYO002T09OyaKM3x for the latest updates.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 12 November 2024

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 100 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 9.75 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 06 – 11 November 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.

Unplanned Power Outage- Portion of Thembalethu and Rosedale

We are aware of an unplanned power outage affecting portions of Zone 9 in Thembalethu and Rosedale.

Our team has already been dispatched to the site and is working to resolve the issue.

No ETR is available at present.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as more information is available.