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Rehabilitation of PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road Intersection

REHABILITATION OF PW BOTHA BOULEVARD AND OSSIE URBAN ROAD INTERSECTION
 
The rehabilitation of the Intersection, will have an impact on road users in
Tamsui Industria for the period from 12 February 2024 to July 2024.
 
DESCRIPTION:
Pavement rehabilitation will be done on the PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road intersection in Tamsui Industria.
 
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD:
12 February 2024 – 31 July 2024 (Weather permitting)
 
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
There will be accommodation of traffic due to road closures with alternative routes indicated. There maybe Municipal Services disruptions during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
 
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.
 
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The PW Botha Boulevard and Ossie Urban Road intersection will be reconstructed in 2 phases. The first phase west direction is commencing on 12 February 2024. The contractor will close half of the intersection until April 2024 to allow them to construct the new layer works / kerbs / Asphalt. This will allow that traffic
movement through Pearl Street. Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.
 
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act.
 
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Can be made to dawie.g@ixengineers.co.za
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Public Notice: NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT MVR and slow at DLTC, Pacaltsdorp

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) and is very slow at the Blanco satellite office. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.

The system is also very slow at the Traffic Services Department (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp. The machines are operational but the situation affects transactions and services at the DLTC.

Technicians have been informed of the problem and the public is asked to be patient.

For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

Eskom Load-shedding Update: Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Due to sufficient emergency reserves and a slight increase in available generation capacity, resulting from the return to service of two units, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 10:00 today until 14:00.

Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 until further notice.

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 07/02/2024

None

Thursday 08/02/2024

04:00 – 06:30

12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/02/2024

10:00 – 12:30

18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 10/02/2024

18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/02/2024

02:00 – 04:30

 

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 07/02/2024

None

Thursday 08/02/2024

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/02/2024

13:00 – 15:30

21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 10/02/2024

21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/02/2024

05:00 – 07:30

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           93,36
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                 0 mm  (Measured up to and including 5 February 2024)

 

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.

Public Notice: Uniondale library closed for stocktake 6 –8 February 2024

Please take note, Uniondale Library will be closed from today, 6 to 8 February 2024 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.

Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.

In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen for the public again on Friday,9 February 2024
For any queries, please contact George Library on 044 801 9288.

CREDIT CONTROL DEPT : NEW AFTER-HOUR NUMBER

Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours:

Monday to Friday
from 16:30 to 20:00
Saturday
from 8:00 to 20:00
Sunday
from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note : payment is required before meter will be unblocked

AFTER-HOURS CONTACT NUMBER☎️
FIRE ONLY ALL HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER:
044 801 6311

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ALL HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER:
044 801 6300

CREDIT CONTROL AFTER HOURS:
072 5011 843

Public Notice: Upgrading of Parkdene Water Reticulation Network

PUBLIC NOTICE: UPGRADING OF PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK
 
The upgrading of the water reticulation network in Parkdene will have an impact on
the residents and road users during the construction period from February 2024 to
September 2024. The estimated construction duration is 8 months.
 
DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 3800m of uPVC Class 16 water
reticulation pipes varying in size from 75mm to 160mm, installing ERF connections,
isolation valves, fire hydrants, as well as the installation of a pressure-reducing valve
and bulk water meter, and the associated reinstatement.
 
PROJECT PERIOD:
February 2024 to September 2024.
 
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection to the existing reticulation,
commissioning, re-connection, and installation of new smart water meters. Advance
notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
 
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays.
 
IMPACT:
The intended construction works will take place mainly in the road reserves with some
open trench road crossings planned and work on properties during water meter
connections and commissioning. The works will impact on residents, pedestrians,
scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to
take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on
existing water infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public. No
pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists or other may access the construction area
throughout the duration of the construction period. Access to properties will be
managed between the contractor and the property occupants.
 
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 Raywin Jacobs – 044 801 9359
 
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Events Land Use Checklist

As George’s attraction for business, investment and new residents increases, so does the interest in staging local, national, and international events. Any event organiser will be aware that there are several authorisations which may be required in order to host an event. These authorisations include a population certificate for safety purposes, traffic and road closures, closure of public space and permission to erect marquees.

One of the most important permissions an event organiser must ensure that they have in hand is the land use rights to use the property for an event. The zoning scheme sets out the zoning rights for every property. To assist event organisers in determining if they need to make an application, the Town Planning Department has drafted an Events Land Use Checklist document.

There are only two scenarios where an event can be allowed without the need for a land use application. The 1st scenario is when the property has a primary right in terms of the zoning scheme. This means that the existing land rights allow events to be held on the property. If you are not sure of the zoning, you may contact the Town Planning office at 044 801 9477 for assistance.

The 2nd scenario is where the event is a once-off in the calendar year. This is called an ‘occasional use’ right. This means that the Municipality may permit one (1) occasional use activity for an event that involves the gathering of people on a property in any use zone, excluding a residential zone, per calendar year for which no land use approval from the Municipality is required. This is as long as the event is compliant with the conditions set out in the Events Land Use Checklist. Please note that a permission letter is still required from the Municipality for scenario 2 but it is a much shorter process than a full land use application.

If the event is not a primary right or does not comply with conditions to be classified as occasional use, then a land use application must be submitted to Town Planning for consideration and approval before the event may be held, from a land use perspective.

The Events Land Use Checklist can be downloaded on the following link:
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GM-Events_Land-Use-Checklist-2023.pdf

General event support information can be obtained from the following link:
https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/local-economic-development/tourism/event-support/

It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that the zoning permission is in place to hold an event on the property.

Update: Unexpected Power Outages in Parts of George and Thembalethu

 

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE AND THEMBALETHU
Issued by George Municipality, 5 Feb 2024 @07:30

The power supply to the George CBD and Thembalethu has been restored. The George Municipal Electrotechnical Department attended to several power outages yesterday in parts of George including Bos en Dal, Groenewiede Park, Airport line, Herolds Bay Farms, George CBD and Thembalethu. The power has been restored to all areas.

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UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 4 Feb 2024 @21:40

The power supply has been restored at Bos en Dal, Groenewiede Park, Airport line and Herolds Bay Farms. The electricians are currently restoring the power supply to parts of the George CBD. Three mini substations will remain off until repairs have been completed. An estimated time of repair will be announced as soon as one of the cable faults has been located.

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF THEMBALETHU
The George Municipality is aware of unexpected power outages in parts of Thembalethu. Electricians will be dispatched to investigate.

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UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE

Issued by George Municipality, 4 February 2024 @20:05

Unexpected power outages occurred in parts of George affecting the George CBD, Medi-clinic area, Comfersdrift, Dormehlsdrift, Blanco, Fancourt area, Groeneweide Park and Herolds Bay. The electricians are currently working on two cable faults in the CBD busy with tests. The estimated time of repair is not yet available.

Eskom Loadshedding Update 4 February 2024 @17:35


Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom

Stage 3 loadshedding remains in force until 17:00 today. Thereafter, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter stages 3 and 2 will be in force until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 05/02/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 07/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 04/02/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05/02/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 07/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30