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UPDATE: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE

UPDATE: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @12:10

Parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages since this morning, due to the storm.

POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

De Swart Line
Newton, Wetzel and Palgrave Streets
George South
Duiwerweg
Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
Caledon Street and Camphersdrift

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES ATTENDING TO POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE

Issued by George Municipality, 14 June 2023 @10:30

Parts of George have been experiencing unplanned power outages due to the storm.

POWER RESTORED
Heatherlands (College Rd, Plantasie Rd, Hope Str)

NETWORKS STILL AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGES ARE:
Denneord
Newton & Palgrave

Pacalsdorp: Mission Streets

MEDIUM VOLTAGE FAULTS
Wilderness heights
De Swaart line x15 Transformers
Modderfontein x1 Transformer
Erica line US 22, 30, 31, 46, 47

NMMU Saarsveld line
Bitou line

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

WEATHER AND ROAD UPDATE – 14 JUNE – 09h48

Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection accident cleared, all lanes open
Arbour Road Cleared
Strawberry Farm R404 Cleared
21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift Cleared

Seven Passes Road – Road remains closed due to electrical cables that fell with tree.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300

 

WEATHER AND ROAD UPDATE – 14 JUNE – 07h45

Motor Vehicle Accident at Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection. Three vehicles involved. One lane direction CBD is closed.

Outeniqua Pass – Cleared 07h45

Arbour road closed completely from Camphersdrift Road. Estimated time 35 min. Please use alternative road.

Strawberry Farm R404 – services still busy with clearing.

21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift – services still busy with clearing.

CJ Langenhoven – road clear no obstructions found.

Seven Passes Road – tree obstructing roadway. Garden Route Fire attending.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300

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Motor Vehicle Accident at Garden Route Mall Traffic Intersection. Three vehicles involved. One lane direction CBD is closed.

Outeniqua Pass – Fir Tree has fallen, blocking one lane in direction George – Emergency Services are addressing

Arbour Road – large tree has fallen creating traffic congestion in northerly direction – motorists to please use alternative route.

Courtney Street – Cleared
Mission Street – Cleared
Touwsranten – Cleared
Carmel Guest House – Cleared
Victoria Bay – Cleared
Blanco Bridge, Fancourt – Cleared
Meent Street, Heather park – Cleared
Davidson Road/ Arbour Way electrical pole fell. Cables have been made safe and cleared

Strawberry Farm R404 – services still busy with clearing.

21 Charles Street, Camphersdrift – services still busy with clearing.

CJ Langenhoven – investigating report of fallen tree.

Seven Passes Road – tree obstructing roadway. Garden Route Fire attending.

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300
Motorists advised to travel with caution due to current weather conditions.

 

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Touwsranten – tree on car, still being cleared.
Mission Street – tree down being attended to.

R102/Strawberry Farm/Blanco Bridge – investigating reports of fallen trees.
Meent Street, Heather Park – investigating report of fallen tree.

Victoria Bay – tree down, cleared.
Courtenay Street – cleared
Outeniqua Pass – cleared

Kindly report fallen trees and/or obstructed roads to George Emergency Services 044 8016300
Motorists advised to travel with caution due to current weather conditions.

Issued George Municipality

POWER OUTAGES DUE TO MV FAULTS – 14 JUNE @ 05h40

Unplanned outage MV faults – areas affected:
Wilderness Heights
Witfontein
De Swart Line
Modderivier Line 1 x customer
FM Tower
North Line (no access)

Resources are evaluating damage, and proceed with repairs from 08h00. Please note with anticipated poor weather repairs will be delayed.

Kindly report power outages to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202/9258 (07h45 – 16h30)
WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (07h45 – 16h30)
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 (7.45am-4.30pm)

Emergency /After Hours 044 801 6300

Public Notice: Applications to trade at the Netball World Cup Fan Park are now open

George Municipality will host the Netball World Cup Fan Park from 28 July 2023 to 08 August 2023. Traders are invited to trade at the event and showcase their products and services to the Netball World Cup.

The application form for stalls at the Netball World Cup is available under application forms at the following link:
The forms are available from Securities at the Ground floor Main Building, 71 York Street, Dormehls Drift.
The forms can also be submitted by the Securities at the Ground Floor, Main Building, 71 York Street, Dormehls Drift or via email to: nnobebe@george.gov.za

Please note that only 6 stalls are available. The closing date for submission of the application is 14 July 2023.
For any enquiries, please contact Ntombi at (044) 801 9462 during office hours (Monday to Friday 07:45 – 16:30) or email: nnobebe@george.gov.za

Click on the link below to download the application form:

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Netball-World-Cup-Informal-Trading-Application.pdf

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL  – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           99.75

Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                   21mm  (Measured up to and including 12 June 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.