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Urgent Notice for Public: Construction Work Notice: Garden Route Dam Suction Pipe Works

A planned construction of the Garden Route Dam Suction pipe works, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include tomorrow, Saturday, 25 May 2024 between 07:00 and 14:00.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
No impact to traffic.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Uniondale: Waterverkleuring

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 23 May 2024

Weens onvoorsiene omstandighede is die Uniondale-watersuiweringsaanleg se uitvloeikwaliteit beïnvloed met die ongewone lae rouwaterdamvlakke.

Flokkulant-oordrag is opgemerk en die George Munisipale bedrywighede moes die primêre en sekondêre sedimentasiedamme by die watersuiweringsaanleg skoonmaak. Dit het daartoe gelei dat water met ‘n hoër as normale troebelheid ons drinkwater-opgaarreservoirs binnegekom het, en uiteindelik die waterverspreidingsnetwerk.

George-munisipaliteit kan bevestig dat die water veilig is vir verbruik en die publiek aanraai om die water voor verbruik te kook.

Die instandhouding sal binne die volgende 3 tot 4 uur afgehandel wees waarna die waternetwerk gespoel sal word.

Die waterverkleuring sal oor die volgende paar uur verbeter

’n Watervragmotor sal in die dorpsgebied rondry.

Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil, Olifantshoek and Platrug Road

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
OLIFANTSHOEK AND PLATRUG RD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 30 MAY 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 FRIDAY 31 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL OLIFANTSHOEK EN PLATRUG WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 30 MEI 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 VRYDAG 31 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Uniondale: Water Discolouring

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Uniondale water treatment plant’s outflow quality was affected with the unusual low raw water dam levels.

Floc carryover was noticed and the George Municipal operations had to clean the primary and secondary sedimentation dams at the water treatment plant. This resulted in higher-than-normal turbidity water entering our potable water storage reservoirs, and ultimately the water distribution network.

George Municipality can confirm that the water is safe for consumption and advise the public to boil the water before consumption.

The maintenance will be concluded within the next 3 to 4 hours after which the water network will be scoured.

The water discolouring will subside over the next few hours.

A water truck will be roaming the town area.

Update: Low Water Pressure and No Water in Heather Park

The issue has been identified as faulty valves that need to be replaced. Municipal teams are on their way to restore water supply.

The affected areas include De Oewer and the SPAR shopping center.
Estimated time for restoration is 4-6 hours.

A water tanker will be stationed at SPAR Heather Park during this time.

Alien Invasive Plant Awareness Campaign: Sword Fern

Municipal Plant of the Month – Sword Fern: Nephrolepis exaltata / cordifolia. The sword fern typically grows in woodland areas. Fronds tend to be dull green in shaded areas and lighter green or yellowish-green when growing in a sunny position. Both fertile and sterile fronds are pinnate. Rhizomes are orange-brown to pale brown with linear scales having hair-like tips.

It spreads through the thousands of spores it produces. These spores are dispersed by wind and water.

Invasive status: Listed as Nemba Category 1b invasive weed, it is a habitat transformer and must be removed. It threatens indigenous species by aggressively invading swamps, forests, coastal bush, and roadsides. It forms dense stands, quickly displacing indigenous vegetation thus threatening biodiversity.

Control: When uprooting by hand ensure all parts of the plant have been removed. Poisons are available. Regular follow-up is essential.

References: www.invasives.org.za : www.sanbi.org