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URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: Weather Update for George area

 

Severe weather warnings for damaging winds and rainfall remain in place for the George area, with the heavy rainfall predicted to land early hours of Monday 8 April (02:00). Accompanying high winds are expected 50-60km.

George Disaster Management Services is monitoring weather developments and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

Motorists are warned to drive with caution due to heavy rainfall and mist which is affecting visibility.

A warning to refrain from walking/ and or swimming at any of the beaches remains in place. Avoid parking vehicles at the beach parking areas as they could be affected by storm surges.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

LIVE WEATHER UPDATES ON WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Live updates up on the WCG page: 

For information and latest updates about the impact of the storm on the Western Cape please:

– call the Western Cape Government’s call centre on 0860 142 142 (operational 24/7 till further notice)

– visit the the Western Cape Government’s website: www.westerncape.gov.za

– visit the dedicated webpage: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/severe-weather-alerts-and-updates-7-apri

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD CLOSURES – NEWTON AND HOPE STREETS- GEORGE SOUTH

CONTRACT: T/ING/041/2023 UPGRADING OF THE GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY WOULD LIKE TO INFORM ROAD USERS AND RESIDENTS
THAT SECTIONS OF NEWTON AND HOPE STREETS WILL BE CLOSED AS INDICATED.
THE ROAD CLOSURES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER
CULVERTS WITHIN THE ROAD RESERVE.

MOTORISTS WILL BE REDIRECTED VIA MITCHELL AND FICHAT STREETS. THE
CONTRACTOR WILL LIAISE DIRECTLY WITH THE AFFECTED RESIDENTS IN ADVANCE
TO ARRANGE LOCAL ACCESS WHERE AND WHEN REQUIRED.

DELIVERY/OTHER VEHICLES (GVM +9000KG) TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
(NO HEAVY MOTOR-VEHICLES IN THE GEORGE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL AREAS).

PLEASE REPORT INCIDENTS OR QUERIES TO ALEWYN DIPPENAAR AT: 082 457 5675

 

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE, PORTION OF HEATHER PARK KEYSER STREET


Issued by George Municipality, 05 April 2024

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF HEATHER PARK KEYSER STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN HEATHER PARK KEYSER STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 10 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 17 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

PUBLIC NOTICE: PLANNED POWER OUTAGE, PORTION OF BLANCO


Issued by George Municipality, 05 April 2024

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: A PORTION OF BLANCO MONTAGU STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 08 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 15 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO, MONTAGU STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 08 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 15 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE

Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of ESKOM ,05 April 2024

 

Loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice, following nine consecutive days of non-implementation.

This decision is a result of sustained available generation capacity and adequate emergency reserves.

Eskom will provide a system update on Sunday afternoon or communicate any significant changes should they occur.

Emergency Municipal Loadshedding Relief Grant March 2024 Update

The Western Cape Provincial government has authorized a sum total of R88.185 million rand from the Provincial Unforeseen and Unavoidable Reserve Fund to assist municipalities with the unforeseen and immediate impact of prolonged load-shedding on water and wastewater services.

In terms of this allocated Funding, George Municipality has received the sum of R14 220 000 (VAT included) as a contribution toward the purchase and installation of back-up energy supply. This back-up supply can include generators, renewable power sources, batteries and all ancillary costs associated with the installation thereof for example,  switch gear, safe keeping, caging etc. for water and wastewater infrastructure.

This grant funding will assist the George Municipality in ensuring a healthy environment and to continue with the provision of basic services to our citizens and businesses during the current load-shedding.

The municipality is in process of purchasing emergency diesel generators that will be placed strategically as follows:
Water Treatment Works
Haarlem WTW  (+_ 150kVA diesel generator)
Uniondale WTW (+- 200kVA diesel generator)

Waste Water Treatment Works
Uniondale WWTW (+_ 200 kVA diesel generator)
Kleinkrantz WWTW (+_ 300 kVA diesel generator)
Outeniqua WWTW (+_ 1000 kVA diesel generator)

Progress to Date:
Procurement Phase:   Appointment of Consultant ( Complete ) – 100%
Appointment of Contractor: Haarlem WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Outeniqua WWTW ( In Progress ) – 100%

Construction Phase:

Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%

In terms of the above the total expenditure to date for the project is therefore approximately 97.2% of the current funding allocation

Link to further information on how George Municipality is trying to mitigate the impact of load-shedding for George. https://www.george.gov.za/what-is-george-municipality-doing-to-alleviate-eskom-loadshedding-and-other-renewable-energy-projects/

 

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE


Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of ESKOM ,03 April 2024

Loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice, following non-implementation for over a week.

This is a result of sustained available generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated moderate demand for the week ahead. Eskom will provide a system update on Friday or communicate any significant changes should they occur.

A total of 2,365MW is planned to be returned to service by Friday evening while continuing with planned maintenance to ensure improved reliability of our fleet. The evening peak demand tonight is expected to reach 27,613MW(Eskom)