Notices

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF GEORGE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF YORK STREET, FICHAT STREET, BAMBOO STREET & INSIGNIS STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 07 DECEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 12H00 to do 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 08 DECEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 12H00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN YORK STRAAT, FICHAT STRAAT, BAMBOO STRAAT & INSIGNIS STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 07 DESEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 12H00 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 08 DESEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 12H00.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           93.82
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                   7.5 mm  (Measured up to and including 4 December 2023)

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

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.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

Tuesday, 05 December 2023: Due to improved generation capacity and adequate emergency reserves, loadshedding was reduced to Stage 2 from 09:00 today until 16:00. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Wednesday. Then, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Thursday, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 16:00 on Friday. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur. (Eskom)

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 05/12/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 06/12/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 07/12/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 08/12/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 05/12/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 06/12/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 07/12/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 08/12/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

The Uniondale Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) will be closed over the festive season from 14 December 2023 to 10 January 2024 for the following transactions:
– New learner’s licence appointments
– Writing and issuing of learners’ licenses
– Driver’s license renewals
– Application for duplicate learner’s licenses
– Renewal of PrDPs

Note that all Motor-vehicle registration transactions will continue as normal. For any enquiries, please call 044 8782400.

George CBD has been experiencing low pressure and/or no water this morning. Municipal teams are still in the field and working to restore water. The teams are checking zone valves to ensure that each area has water and pressure.

Water tankers will be stationed at the following locations: Water tankers are en route to stand at the following positions:

Kerk Street https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sxi928MXgeNV7eSy6

Outeniqua Primary Meade Street entrance
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oFHW9xkzwNRspbZZ8

York Street Spur
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qZFvtA5zfoqX8aPr6

Wellington Street Spar
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KrE2pJKipMa632Wb7

George Municipality advises that the following vehicles are not to be driven on a public road: “A quadricycle and a golfcart”.

A “motor quadricycle” means a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, which has four wheels, and which is designed to be driven by the type of controls usually fitted to a motorcycle; a vehicle having pedals and an engine or an electric motor as an integral part thereof or attached thereto and which is designed or adapted to be propelled by means of such pedals, engine or motor, or both such pedals and engine or motor, but does not include-
(i) any vehicle propelled by electrical power derived from storage batteries and which is controlled by a pedestrian; or
(ii) any vehicle with a mass not exceeding 230 kilograms and specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of any person suffering from some physical defect or disability and used solely by such person.

Due to the manner in which a quadricycle and a golfcart is propelled, these vehicles cannot be registered and licensed, are therefore unroadworthy and not to be used on a public road.

Section 42(1) of the National Road Traffic Act prohibits driving an unroadworthy vehicle on a public road.
If any member of public is caught driving such vehicles on public roads, a fine with the amount of R3000,00 will be issued and vehicle impounded. Offenders will further be liable for impoundment and storage costs.

UPDATE: WATER OUTAGE – GEORGE CBD
Issued by George Municipality, 5 Dec 2023 @08:10

George CBD has been experiencing low pressure and/or no water this morning. Municipal teams are still in the field and working to restore water. The teams are checking zone valves to ensure that each area has water and pressure.

Water tankers will be stationed at the Library on Caledon Street and George Municipality on York Street to temporarily supply drinking water to the affected areas.

There is an unexpected power outage in a portion of Zone 4 and 5 in Thembalethu. An electrician is on-site to investigate. An Estimated Time of Repair will be communicated as soon as confirmed by the team on-site.

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 ( Complete ) – 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 ) – 10%

In terms of the above the total expenditure to date for the project is therefore approximately 39,5% 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/

Notice is hereby given that a public open day and a community meeting will be held at the following venues where the proposals on the abovementioned Overlay Zones will be presented and officials will be available to address any queries in this regard.

Haarlem Community Hall on Thursday, 7 December 2023
-Open day: 12h00-16h00
– Community meeting : 18h00-20h00

Enquiries in this regard can be directed to the Directorate: Human Settlements, Planning and Development at 044-801 9477.

C PETERSEN
SENIOR MANAGER : TOWNPLANNING
Civic Centre
York Street
GEORGE
6530

PUBLIEKE OPE-DAG EN GEMEENSKAPSVERGADERINGS : SONERINGSKEMA VERORDENING (OORLEG SONES) VIR UNIONDALE EN HAARLEM

Hiermee word kennis gegee dat’n publieke ope-dag en ’n gemeenskapsvergadering by die volgende plekke gehou sal word, waar die voorstelle op die bogenoemde Oorleg Sones aangebied sal word en amptenare beskikbaar sal wees om vrae in die verband te beantwoord.

1. Haarlem Gemeenskapsaal op Donderdag, 7 Desember 2023;
– Ope-dag : 12h00-16h00
– Gemeenskapsvergadering : 18h00-20h00

Navrae in die verband kan gerig word aan die Direktoraat: Menslike Nedersettings, Beplanning en Ontwikkeling by 044-801 9477.

C PETERSEN
SENIOR BESTUURDER : STADSBEPLANNING

Burgersentrum
Yorkstraat
GEORGE
6530