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Refuse removal on public holidays over the Festive Season

REFUSE REMOVAL ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON
Refuse removal for the public holidays of 26 and 27 December, as well as 2 January, will take place as per the normal schedule.

Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: LGE Waste, 044 630 0279.

REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side) and certain businesses as arranged.

TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

Issued by George Municipality 20 December 2022

 

Public Notice: Posters and Banners, the do’s and don’t’s of putting them up in George

Public Notice: Posters and Banners, the do’s and don’t’s of putting them up in George
George Municipality would like to advise all organisations and individuals who wish to put up posters and/or banners prior to the festive season that it is illegal in terms of our Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to put up posters in the George jurisdiction without prior permission of the Municipality. Organisations and individuals alike should further take note that there is an application process and deposits, and fees are payable. All requirements in the Bylaw need to be met and will be strictly enforced.
POSTERS THAT ARE ERECTED ILLEGALLY WILL BE REMOVED AND DESTROYED.
Permission for the erection of posters on lamp posts is granted, in accordance with the Regulation regarding Advertisement Signs and the Defacement of the Façade on the Forefront of Streets (PK 565/1958) and the Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to: Individuals erecting posters for municipal and/or parliamentary elections and meetings; Political parties as well as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to erect posters during the official IEC voter registration week/weekends; An institution which holds sports events on a provincial, national or international level; An institution that organises festivals which receive financial support from Council.
1. Only one poster per event may be displayed on a lamp post with the understanding that two posters may be positioned back-to-back. These posters may be positioned two weeks before an event and may only be fixed to the lamp posts by means of using rope or a similar material. No adhesive material may be used for this purpose. A maximum of 100 posters may be displayed in instances where sports events and festivals are taking place.
2. Posters must be removed on or before the fourth weekday after the event.
3. Wording of the poster must be factual and may not offend any person, race or belief. The municipality also retains the right to remove any poster without providing explanation, where such poster hinders the visibility of any traffic sign or if management deems it ineligible for a poster to be displayed at a specific location.
4. Should an individual/organisation neglect to remove all posters that they have displayed, they will forfeit the deposit or a part thereof, depending on the costs involved in the removal of said posters. The Poster or the artwork must be submitted via the Tourism Department for approval within a reasonable timeframe before it is displayed or erected.
5. The official stamp must be affixed on each of the approved posters once the applicable fees are paid.
BANNERS CAN ONLY BE UP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS
Banners can only be applied at five (5) specific municipal sites namely; York Street (from Pacaltsdorp before train bridge and on left side); Langenhoven Road, Knysna Road, Sandkraal Road (from Thembalethu in front of SANTA fence) and Unity Park in York Street.
1. The banners sites must be pre-booked with a deposit paid.
They may only be a maximum size of 3.5 m x 1m, and no political, liquor or cigarette advertisement with offensive wording on banners will be allowed.
2. Banners may only be up for a period of two weeks and must be removed by the applicant.
HANDING OUT OF FLYERS AT TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS
The distribution of pamhlets/flyers at traffic intersections and on public roads is not permitted in terms of National Road Traffic Act 92 of 1996, Section 319 as well as the George Municipal By-Law relating to Roads and Streets.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MUNICIPAL LOGO
The public, business and organisations are further advised that the George Municipal Logo and Crest are registered as the intellectual property of the George Municipality, and as such can only be used by the George Municipality for official purposes, unless otherwise authorised by Council. No business, organisation and/or individual has the right to use the George Municipal logo in any social or printed media, and or including any marketing items such as caps, tshirts, banners, posters and flyers etc.
Where a business, organisation or individual is collaborating with a municipal department on a project, prior approval must always be requested before using the municipal logo in any format. This will be granted on condition that the project and/or event is endorsed by the municipality officially, and that the product or marketing material which is produced is in good taste, not offensive and adheres to the guidelines as set out by the George Municipal Corporate Identity Manual.
Contact for Posters and Banners
Heloine America ● +27 44 801 9295 ● hiamerica@george.gov.za
LAMP POST POSTER AND STREET BANNER APPLICATIONS
Download the application form

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Issued 19 December 2022, Issued George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 57.43%
Rainfall for last 7 days: 123.40mm (Measured by SAWS /George Airport from Monday 12th December)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is appreciated greatly.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477. Fines will apply and/or six months imprisonment.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

 

 

Public Notice: No Alcohol at beaches

Public Notice: No Alcohol at beaches

George Municipality strictly enforces NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED on our beaches and especially over the Festive Season. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by 30 Beach Monitors during the Festive Season to assist with beach patrols and bag checks. All Beach Monitors will be identifiable, whether by reflector jackets or reflector bands and carry identification cards.

The municipality encourages all beachgoers to assist our officials in ensuring that their day at the beach is a safe and pleasant experience. Neighbourhood Watches, Community Police Forums, George Traffic Services, Provincial Traffic Services as well as the South African Police Service (SAPS) also work closely with the Municipality regarding Community Safety.

The George Municipality’s Law Enforcement officials have already confiscated approximately 25 litres of alcohol across various beaches in George and surrounds between 10 December and 18 December 2022.

Any type of liquor is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality which include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip areas. If Law Enforcement confiscates liquor from beachgoers, a notice of confiscation will be issued to the offender. All confiscated items or goods are handed over to SAPS, for disposal at their discretion.

For any further information or complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (7.45am-4.30pm) or 044 801 6300 (a/h)(standby team for bylaw-related emergencies only).

The public can also email sprins@george.gov.za with complaints or related matters.

The physical address of the Law Enforcement Office is 25B Cathedral Street.

 

Openbare kennisgewing: Geen alkohol by strande nie

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit vir onmiddellike vrystelling

George Munisipaliteit tree streng op teen GEEN ALKOHOL op ons strande nie en veral oor die Feestyd sal dit streng toegepas word. Die George-wetstoepassers sal gedurende die Feesseisoen deur 30 strandmonitors bygestaan ​​word om te help met strandpatrollies en sakkontroles. Alle strandmonitors sal identifiseerbaar wees, hetsy deur glimbaadjies of glimbande en sal identifiseringskaarte dra.C

Die munisipaliteit moedig alle strandgangers aan om ons amptenare by te staan ​​om te verseker dat hul dag by die strand ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring is. Buurtwagte, Gemeenskapspolisieforums, George Verkeersdienste, Provinsiale Verkeersdienste asook die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) werk ook nóú saam met die Munisipaliteit rakende gemeenskapsveiligheid.

Die George-munisipaliteit se wetstoepassingsbeamptes het reeds tussen 10 Desember en 18 Desember 2022 op ongeveer 25 liter alkohol oor verskeie strande in George en omgewing beslag gelê.

Enige tipe drank is streng verbode op alle strandgebiede onder beheer van die George Munisipaliteit, wat Heroldsbaai, Gwaiingriviermondstrand en -dagkamp, ​​Victoriabaai, Wildernis en Leentjiesklipgebiede insluit. Indien wetstoepassers drank by strandgangers konfiskeer, sal ‘n kennisgewing van konfiskering aan die oortreder uitgereik word. Alle gekonfiskeerde items of goedere word aan die SAPD oorhandig, om ontslae te raak na goeddenke.

Vir enige verdere inligting of klagtes kontak asseblief die wetstoepassingskantoor by 044 801 6350 (7.45vm.-16.30nm.) of 044 801 6300 (n/u) (bystandspan slegs vir bywet-verwante noodgevalle).

Die publiek kan ook e-pos stuur aan sprins@george.gov.za met klagtes of verwante sake.

Die fisiese adres van die wetstoepassingskantoor is Cathedralstraat 25B.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Card payments hampered by load-shedding

PUBLIC NOTICE: Card payments hampered by load-shedding
Issued George Municipality, 19 December 2022

The public is advised that the regular load-shedding is hampering card payments at our Driver’s Licence offices, Pacaltsdorp. The transactions cannot go through either, due to signal issues or take a very long time to process. We request the public to consider this and, where possible, please pay in cash.
License renewal: R 140.
PRDP renewals: R 220.
Temp driving/L: R 45
Driving license applications: R200 for heavy motor vehicle
R135 for light m/v and motorcycles
Learners license application: R 68
Issuing of learner’s license: R 33

Driver’s Licence Offices, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
044 878 2400
Open weekdays 8 am to 3 pm

Public Notice: Pump failure in Kraaibosh area – use water sparingly

Public Notice: George Municipality appeals to residents in the Kraaibosch, Groenkloof and Welgelegen areas to please urgently reduce or limit their water usage in the kitchen and bathrooms. Unfortunately we’ve had a sewage pumpstation failure at Kraaibosch. Both pumps failed and are estimated to take a week to repair. Tankers are in operation but will not be able to meet the inflow. For emergencies please phone our emergency number 044 801 6300. Issued by George Mun 18 Dec 2022 at 13h50.

URGENT Public Notice: Alternative Cellphone Emergency Numbers

URGENT Public Notice: Alternative Cellphone Emergency Numbers

George Municipality’s official emergency and after hours number is 044 801 6300 and a dedicated fire emergency number 044 801 6311.
We have added additional cellphone numbers to the emergency room which the public can also make use of:
1. 074 621 8737 or
2. 074 423 8635

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY SMS’s, WHATSAPP MESSAGES, TELEGRAM MESSAGES OR ANY OTHER MESSAGES TO THE CELLPHONE NUMBERS. THE NUMBERS ARE ONLY FOR EMERGENCY PHONE CALLS. Issued by George Mun 16 December 2022 at 16h25

Eskom Stage 6 loadshedding implemented – See schedule

*Eskom Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented. This was necessary due to the failure of 8 generating units overnight and the excessive reliance on OCGTs and pumped storage generation that is rapidly depleting these reserves.*

_*George will be affected as follows:*_

Friday 16/12/2022
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 17/12/2022
06:00 – 10:30 **
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/12/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

_*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*_

Friday 16/12/2022
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 17/12/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 13:30 **
17:00 – 21:30 **

Sunday 18/12/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Issued by George Mun on behalf of Eskom – 16 Dec 2022 at 09h20

Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented

Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented. This was necessary due to the failure of 8 generating units overnight and the excessive reliance on OCGTs and pumped storage generation that is rapidly depleting these reserves.

Eskom will give a full update in due course.(Eskom)
Please note that this morning’s slot in George has now been extended to 12:30 due to the implementation of stage 6. Issued by George Municipality 16 Dec 2022 at 09h00