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Urgent Notice: Construction of 40ML Raw Water Balancing Dam continues on Heritage Day

A planned construction of the 40ML Raw Water Balancing Dam, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will take place tomorrow, 24 September 2025 (Public Holiday), between 07:00 and 14:00.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

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 Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Vegetation Fires in Kingswood

🔥 George Municipality’s Fire Services is aware of vegetation fires in Kingswood.

👨‍🚒 Fire Services teams are on scene.
✅ No danger to life or property at this stage.
🌫️ Residents may notice smoke moving over nearby residential areas.

George Municipality will provide updates if the situation changes.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 22 September 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 67,61 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 12 mm (Measured from 16 – 22 September 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Municipal offices closed for upcoming public holiday

George Municipality hereby advises the public that all municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 in observance of the public holiday. Refuse removal will continue as per the normal schedule on this day. Households and businesses must put out their refuse by 07h00 in the morning.

Residents are urged to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Refuse collection will proceed as per the normal schedule on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
Areas with Wednesday collection include Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil and Touwsranten farm areas.
Business refuse removal take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as per normal.
George Municipality Environmental Services, 82 Meade Street, George. Telephone 044 802 2900 (black, green, and blue bag enquiries).

Building rubble, garden waste and other materials not suitable for bags can be dropped off at the municipal refuse site on the R102 (airport road).
Operating hours: Monday to Friday 07:00–18:00, Saturday 07:00–15:00 and on all public holidays (except 25 December) from 07:00–15:00.

After-Hours Contact Numbers
Fire Emergency (24/7): 044 801 6311
Toll-Free Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
George Municipality After Hours Number: 044 801 6300

Further Control Burns Expected for Kat River Alien Vegetation Management Project

George Fire Rescue Services recently carried out a control burn north of Denneoord Water Works as part of its ongoing efforts to manage alien vegetation in the Kat River and Upper Kat River catchment areas. These burns help reduce fuel loads—such as dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris—thereby preventing the rapid spread of wildfires. Reducing alien vegetation is also a critical component of the Kat River Alien Vegetation Management Project, as it supports water security by improving water flow and storage in the Garden Route Dam.

Control burns are scheduled according to ambient weather conditions, which are critical for safe and effective burns. The Municipality aims to provide advance notice of future burns, ideally a day before, but residents are advised that short notice may sometimes be unavoidable, and George Municipality apologizes in advance for any inconvenience.