Notices

Owing to improved generation performance, loadshedding will remain suspended until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Tuesday. Loadshedding will then be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00 on Tuesday.

This pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00, will be repeated daily until further notice. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 08/10/2023
None

Monday 09/10/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 10/10/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 11/10/2023
02:00 – 04:30

Thursday 12/10/2023
02:00 – 04:30

Friday 13/10/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 08/10/2023
None

Monday 09/10/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 10/10/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 11/10/2023
None

Thursday 12/10/2023
None

Friday 13/10/2023
19:00 – 21:30

A burst on a 110mm distribution pipeline has caused damage to the 300 mm bulk pipeline. Municipal teams have been on site most of the day trying to isolate the 300mm before work proceeds on the 110mm. Wet weather conditions have hampered the excavations.

Affected streets include: Dennegeur Avenue, 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, Steinbok Street, Dassie Street, 9th Avenue

Complications with the repair have extended repair time by a further 5-6 hours.

Water tanker will continue to roam in the affected area.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Issued George Municipality

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NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

Glenwood, Lavallia, Protea Park, Loerie Park, Bergsig, Denver Park, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Welegelegen, Gardan Route Mall, Eden Meander Mall, Garden Route Dam, Wilderness Central, Constantia Kloof, Kaart van Africa, Remskoen Avenue, Saasveld, Nelson Mandela University, Victoria Bay, Victoria Bay Heights, Blue Mountain Village, Twee Rivieren, Bo-dorp, Denneoord, George East/ Genevafontein and Eden,

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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
WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

Glenwood, Lavallia, Protea Park, Loerie Park, Bergsig, Denver Park, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Welegelegen, Gardan Route Mall, Eden Meander Mall, Garden Route Dam, Wilderness Central, Constantia Kloof, Map of Africa, Remskoen Avenue, Saasveld, Nelson Mandela University, Victoria Bay, Victoria Bay Heights, Blue Mountain Village, Twee Rivieren, Bo-dorp, Denneoord, George East/ Genevafontein and Eden,

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word WOENSDAG,11 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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
WOENSDAG,18 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

In order to allow further replenishment of the pumped storage dams, Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 05:00 on Saturday morning. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 05:00 on Sunday. On Sunday, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00. Stage 1 loadshedding will then resume from 16:00 until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur. An update on the week ahead will be shared on Sunday.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
16:00 – 17:30

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As a result of the loss of four generation units and the need to replenish reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Friday until further notice. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

The public is advised that the Gwaing Landfill Site and Transfer Station are closed until further notice following a fire late yesterday afternoon.

Black Bag Collection will be DELAYED for today, Friday 6 October.
Blue Bags will be collected.
Green Bags will NOT be collected until further notice.

Updates will be provided. We apologize for the inconvenience.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: George Fire Brigade Telephone Landlines are Down

Issued by George Municipality 5 October 2023 at 16h10

All telephone landlines for the George Fire Brigade are currently down due to mechanical issues .Please use the following Cellphone Numbers for Emergencies until further notice.

Fire Control 074 621 8737  Other Emergencies 074 423 8635

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:
The generator for the Haarlem Water Treatment facility was successfully delivered, installed, tested and commissioned at the end of September 2023.  The generators for Uniondale Water and Wastewater treatment facilities and Kleinkrantz Wastewater Treatment facility were delivered successfully at the end of September 2023.  The installations, testing and commissioning are scheduled for October/November 2023. Due to the size of the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment facility`s backup generator a separate procurement process had to be followed and is near completion.  In summary, the overall project progress is as follow:

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 ( In Progress ) – 90%

Construction Phase:  
Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 0%

The total project expenditure to date (as at end of September 2023) is approximately 37.6% 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/