Notices

The Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) located on Hibernia Street (next to the train station) has been temporarily closed for upgrading and replacement of equipment and would have been reopened on 27 March 2023. Due to technical issues, the facility will be closed for another week and re-open on 03 April 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The public is advised to use private vehicle testing stations.

Also note that as per Easter Plan communicated to the public, the free vehicle testing for periods 31 March, and 01 April 2023 will not be able to take place, but will be provided from 03rd to 06th April 2023. When it is operational, the Vehicle Testing station opens weekdays from 08h30 – 15h30 and can be contacted at 044 801 9312.

Issued 24 March 2023, George Municipality

The power supply has been restored in Denneoord and Bodorp. Earlier we reported an unplanned power outage in Denneoord and Bodorp.

Issued by George Municipality
23 March 2023 @17:30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE 23 MARCH 2023 @09:00

Loadshedding times for the rest of the week for George:

Thursday 23/03/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 24/03/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Saturday 25/03/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Sunday 26/03/2023
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Loadshedding times for the rest of the week for Uniondale:
Thursday 23/03/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 24/03/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Saturday 25/03/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

Sunday 26/03/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

<<<<Due to the slight improvement in available generation capacity and the lower than anticipated demand, loadshedding will remain suspended until 05:00 on Wednesday morning when Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Wednesday until 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern will be repeated until further notice. (Eskom)>>>>>>

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 21/03/2023
None

Wednesday 22/03/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 21/03/2023
None

Wednesday 22/03/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                      89,74

Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                 19.5mm  (Measured up to and including 20 March 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.

Monday 20 March 2023, 11:40

All passengers, please take note of delays caused by the protest march in town.
Access to the Transport Hub might temporarily be compromised.
Please get off the bus at the closest stop to the Hub, should your bus be rerouted.
We thank you for your patience.
For more details, please phone our Call Centre on 0800 044 044.

Eskom load shedding: Due to the significantly lower than anticipated demand for electricity today, load shedding will be suspended at 11:00 today until 16:00 on Tuesday 21 March, when Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented.

*George will be affected as follows:*

Monday 20/03/2023

None

Tuesday 21/03/2023

None

Wednesday 22/03/2023

12:00 – 14:30

20:00 – 22:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Monday 20/03/2023

Done

Tuesday 21/03/2023

16:00 – 17:30

Wednesday 22/03/2023

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

Public Notice: Refuse removal has started today, Monday 20 March 2023, already. Please note refuse removal will continue as per normal schedule tomorrow on the Human Rights Public Holiday, 21 March. If your refuse is normally removed on a Tuesday, it will go ahead as usual tomorrow. Issued by George Municipality 20 March 2023 at 08h30