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Public Notice: Delay in refuse removal

George Municipality hereby informs residents that there will be a delay in refuse collection today due to operational challenges.
Residents are kindly requested to keep their refuse bags/bins outside, as municipal teams will continue working and all scheduled refuse collection for today will be completed.
George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.

UNPLANNED WATER OUTAGE -CBD, Tamsui, Pacaltsdorp and Herold’s Bay

At around 23:00 last night the municipality was alerted of a pipe burst on the 1000mm diameter bulk water pipeline at the Tennis Courts at CJ Langenhoven Road.A team was dispatched and immediately, isolated the pipeline and started excavations to locate the damaged section.

An assessment of the damage was done, with repairs scheduled to commence this morning .

ETR -A tthis point an expected time of repair is unknown.

Parts of the CBD, Tamsui Industrial Area, Pacaltsdorp and Herold’s Bay might experience low pressure and some areas no water.
George Municipality appeals to consumers in the affected areas to please use water sparingly while we try to resolve this matter

Report water Outages/ Burst pipes AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES 044 801 6300 or 044 801 9262/6 or 044 801 9354 (7.45am-4.30pm)

We thank the public for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

WARM WEATHER ALERT – ENJOY THE FINAL SCHOOL HOLIDAY WEEKEND SAFELY

Lifeguard services will be active daily from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025

Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the final weekend of the school holidays, as warm weather is expected across the George municipal area.
As families make the most of the outdoors, George Municipality reminds everyone to take a few simple precautions to stay safe and comfortable.

Please keep the following in mind:

  • If you’re travelling, hiking or spending time outdoors, carry sufficient drinking water, wear sunscreen and hats, and take regular breaks in the shade.
  • Beach conditions are expected to be moderate, and all beachgoers are urged to exercise caution.
  • Anglers and fishermen, whether fishing from the rocks or from the beach, should remain alert to changing sea conditions and avoid dangerous areas.
  • Lifeguards will be on duty at all designated swimming beaches — please swim only in marked areas and follow lifeguard instructions.
  • Parents and caregivers are reminded to keep a close eye on children at all times.
  • As a reminder, the consumption of alcohol is not permitted on beaches or in public areas.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS
National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) – Station 23, Wilderness Beach: 082 990 5955
George Fire Department: 044 803 6311
Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
George Municipality After-Hours Emergency Line: 044 803 6300

The George Municipality wishes all residents and visitors a safe, relaxed and enjoyable final holiday weekend, and thanks the community for working together to keep everyone safe.

Garden Route Dam Level

Issued 06 January 2026, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height: 44,50 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 17 mm (Measured from 30 December 2025- 05 January 2026)

Please see the link to 2D water demand management measures being implemented currently: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Publieke Kennisgewing: Hoë Watergebruik – Haarlem

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, op 05 Januarie 2026
Inwoners van Haarlem word hiermee ingelig dat, ondanks ’n vorige kennisgewing oor die hoë waterverbruik in die area, die situasie steeds onveranderd bly en die wateraanvraag krities hoog is.
Om die geraakte areas te ondersteun, is water tenke na verskeie plekke ontplooi. Hierdie maatreël bied egter slegs tydelike verligting, en dit bly noodsaaklik dat alle inwoners water verantwoordelik gebruik om ’n billike en voldoende voorsiening vir almal te verseker.
Alle huishoudings en besighede word dringend versoek om:
• Watergebruik tot noodsaaklike behoeftes te beperk
• Aktiwiteite soos motorwas, tuin natmaak en onnodige waterverbruik te vermy
U samewerking is van kardinale belang gedurende hierdie tydperk.
Die situasie sal deurlopend gemonitor word, en verdere opdaterings sal verskaf word soos nodig.

PUBLIC NOTICE: UPDATE 7 – SEWER MAIN REPAIR & ROAD CLOSURE CNR KNYSNA ROAD & MADIBA DRIVE

Following the sewer mainline failure on 22 December 2025, the intersection of Knysna Road and Madiba Drive remains fully closed.

Work on the permanent repair of the sewer main is now underway as scheduled. All required materials have been secured, and the appointed contractor is on site conducting preparatory works.

These include further excavation of the affected area, locating and safeguarding existing underground services, and protecting the critical Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) water main that was exposed over the weekend.

This preparatory phase is essential to prevent service interruptions, mitigate risk to surrounding infrastructure, and ensure safe working conditions during construction.

As part of the permanent solution, a new manhole is being constructed on the existing sewer line and is progressing satisfactorily.

Final planning for the sewer switchover will be completed once all services have been fully identified and the damaged section of pipe has been completely exposed and assessed.

At present, the switchover is provisionally scheduled for the latter part of the week, outside of peak hours and subject to favourable weather conditions, to reduce the impact of elevated wastewater flows from the catchment area.

The intersection will remain closed until further notice.
The public is advised to avoid the area and use the approved detour routes.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution and comply with all traffic signage and directions from officials on site.

Further updates will be issued should there be any change to the current status.

Every drop saved today protects our water tomorrow.


💧 As we close the year and enter the peak summer season, Level 2C Water Demand Management Measures remain in place in George.
Every drop saved today protects our water tomorrow.

🚰 Let’s carry water-wise habits into the new year — at home, work and while hosting visitors.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)
#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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💧 Terwyl ons die jaar afsluit, bly Vlak 2C Waterverbruiksbestuursmaatreëls van krag in George.
Elke druppel wat vandag gespaar word, beskerm môre se water.

🚰 Neem waterwys gewoontes saam die nuwe jaar in.

💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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💧 Njengoko unyaka usiya esiphelweni, amanqanaba e-2C aqhubeka nokusebenza eGeorge.
Ithontsi ngalinye esiligcinayo namhlanje likhusela ikamva.

🚰 Masingenise unyaka omtsha sisebenzisa amanzi ngobulumko.

💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

Gardens & Irrigation

🌿 Gardens may only be watered using buckets or watering cans.
🚫 No hoses or irrigation systems allowed.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)

#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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🌿 Tuine mag slegs met emmers of gieters natgemaak word.
💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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🌿 Igadi mayinkcenkceshelwe kuphela ngeebhakethi okanye iijagi.
💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height: 45,68 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                    16.1 mm
(Measured from 22 – 29 December 2025)

Please see the link to 2C water restrictions implemented as of 4 December 2025: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

UPDATE 5 – Sewer Main Repair and Road Closure – Cnr Knysna Rd and Madiba Drive

Following the sewer mainline failure on 22 December 2025, the intersection of Knysna Road and Madiba Drive remains fully closed and has been secured as an active construction site with proper barricades in place.

A temporary sewer solution is operational, and the Municipality is currently sourcing materials required to replace the damaged sewer line in January.
The intersection will remain closed until further notice.

The public is advised to avoid the area and make use of the approved detour routes.
Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and follow all traffic signage and instructions.

Further communication will be issued should the situation change.