Notices

The upgrading of the industrial water pipeline in Denneoord will have an impact on the residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists and road users. Construction will commence in August 2023. The estimated construction duration is 6 months.

PROJECT: UPGRADING OF THE INDUSTRIAL WATER PIPELINE – DENNEOORD

DESCRIPTION:
The existing 300mm Ø bulk pipeline has reached the end of its design life and the durability of the pipeline is a concern. The new pipeline will be realigned to ensure ease of access for future maintenance activities. The scope of work consists of the realignment and construction of a new 728m long, 315mm diameter uPVC class 9 water pipeline with associated structures, valves and connections. The section of pipeline to be realigned starts at the corner of 8th and 9th Avenues followed by Eiland Road and ends at St Pauls Street.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Mid-August 2023 to March 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays.

IMPACT:
The construction area will be fully closed to the public.
No pedestrians, runners, cyclists or scholars may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Cyclists, pedestrians and scholars are to take extreme caution when making use of the walkway adjacent to the site. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

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 Adrian van Molendorff – 082 77 33 535

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.

Loadshedding stage 1 and stage 3 to resume as previously communicated

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 28/08/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 29/08/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Wednesday 30/08/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 31/08/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 28/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 29/08/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Wednesday 30/08/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 31/08/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 01/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

The Driving Licence Testing Centre has been reopened to the public

The Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp which was temporarily closed this morning, has now been reopened to the public. All services are available to the public. For enquiries, please contact the Centre at 044 878 2400.

The Driving Licence Testing Centre is temporarily closed until further notice

Please note that the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) which is situated at Mission Street in Pacaltsdorp has been temporarily closed. No services can be rendered due to a burglary at the Centre. We will inform you as soon as the centre reopens for services.

For enquiries please contact the Centre at 044 878 2400.

There is currently a water outage in Soetewyde street, Blanco. A water truck will be roaming the area. Estimated time of repairs is 4 hours.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 25/08/2023
None

Saturday 26/08/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 27/08/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 28/08/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 25/08/2023
None

Saturday 26/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 27/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 28/08/2023
05:00 – 07:00
21:00 – 23:30

*Planned power outage: portion of Wilderness*

*Issued by George Municipality*

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION  OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF WILDERNESS

DUMBLETON CRESCENT, FAIRY KNOWE LINE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST 2023  FROM  09H00 TO 16H30 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 THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30.

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKINGVAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

 DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS

DUMBLETON CRESCENT, FAIRY KNOWE LYN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 30 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF  09H00 TOT 16H30 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 DONDERDAG 31 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

*Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil*

*Issued by George Municipality*

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION  OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER ROAD

 NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  MONDAY 28 AUGUST  2023  FROM  09H00 TO 16H30 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 TUESDAY 29 AUGUST  2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30.

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

 DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

 GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER WEG

 KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 28 AUGUSTUS  2023 VANAF  09H00 TOT 16H30 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 DINSDAG 29 AUGUSTUS  2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

George Municipality confirms that the legal march is almost at the entrance to the Main Building, Cashier Hall off Progress Street, where the Memorandum is scheduled to be handed over to the Executive Mayor for George, Leon Van Wyk.

George Law Enforcement, Traffic Officials and SAPS continue to monitor proceedings.

Parking at Civic Centre, York Street – Progress Street – Victoria Street
George Municipality would like to advise residents and all Eisteddfod participants that parking around the Municipal Civic Centre has been cordoned off due to the legal march being held today.

Progress Street, York Street (front of Civic Centre) and Victoria Street parking will not be available until after the march disperses. The expected duration of the march is from 09h00 – 15h00.

Eisteddfod parents are requested to make use of on street parking further away from the main municipal building (along York Street) and George Municipal Traffic Wardens will be on hand to direct parents and learners to the main entrance of the Civic Centre.

Municipal Switchboard 044 801 9111
After Hours Emergency Number 044 801 6300
Dedicated Fire Only Number 044 801 6311

George Municipality confirms that the legal march scheduled for today is en-route to the Main Municipal Building. Participants have turned into Cradock Street from Nelson Mandela  Boulevard at present.

The march will end at the entrance to the Main Building, Cashier Hall off Progress Street, where the Memorandum is scheduled to be handed over to a political representative for the Office of the Mayor at 12h30.

Please be advised that traffic delays can be expected, and it is suggested that alternate routes are used where feasible. The march is being monitored by George Law Enforcement, Traffic Officials and SAPS until dispersed.

The expected duration of the march is from 09h00 – 15h00.

Roads/ Streets affected along the planned route include:

Cradock Street (Intersection with NMB)

Hibernia Street (Intersection with Cradock St)

Victoria Street (Intersection with Cradock St)

Market Street (Intersection with Cradock St)

Hibernia Street  (Intersection with Meade Street)

York Street (Intersection with Hibernia St)

Progress Street

Road Closures

No road closures are planned. Traffic Officials will monitor and redirect traffic as the group proceeds. Updates will be posted to keep residents informed.

Parking at Civic Centre, York Street  – Progress Street – Victoria Street

George Municipality would like to advise residents and all Eisteddfod participants that parking around the Municipal Civic Centre has been cordoned off due to the legal march being held today.

Progress Street, York Street (front of Civic Centre) and Victoria Street parking will not be available until after the march disperses. The expected duration of the march is from 09h00 – 15h00.

Eisteddfod parents are requested to make use of on street parking further away from the main municipal building (along York Street) and George Municipal Traffic Wardens will be on hand to direct parents and learners to the main entrance of the Civic Centre.

Municipal Switchboard 044 801 9111

After Hours Emergency Number 044 801 6300

Dedicated Fire Only Number 044 801 6311