Notices

The Herold’s Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming today 6th January, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms.  The Blue Flag has consequently been lowered. We have previously reported that the cause of this pollution was a sewer pipe failure in the network that led to contaminated water draining onto the beach from the minor river tributary. Repairs have been completed on the network however, the heavy rainfall of the past two days has again pushed the remnants of contaminated water onto the beach and into the sea.

Gwaing River Beach and Mouth remain closed based on results received from the accredited laboratory as well as the municipality laboratory.

Water quality testing is being undertaken daily at both beaches. Due to the inherent dangers of swimming in contaminated water and in the interests of public health and safety, the public is urged not to swim at either beach (Herold’s Bay and Gwaing Beach and River Mouth) until the levels are within acceptable norms.

This a reminder that the illnesses caused by Ecoli can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Most people get better within 5 to 7 days. Young children infected with Ecoli are at the highest risk for developing severe symptoms and complications, such as kidney failure.

George Municipality acknowledges the frustrations of the public in this regard and advises that updates on the situation at either beach,  will be issued as soon as clear samples are received.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN PACALTSDORP TO BE DONE ON AN ALTERNATE DATE

The planned power outage for a portion of Pacaltsdorp for today, 6 January 2023 has been moved to the alternative date of Monday, 9 January 2023.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS

The purpose of the planned power outage is to do 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.

Issued by George Municipality
6 Jan 2023

George Municipality appeals to residents in the Kraaibosch, Groenkloof and Welgelegen areas to please urgently reduce or limit their water usage in the kitchen and bathrooms. An earlier failure on 18 December resulted in one pump being restored to full capacity using parts of the second, however this pump has now failed. Repairs are difficult to undertake right now as spare parts are not yet available with industry still closed.

Tankers have been put into operation for the manual removal and will use the Knysna Road corridor for travelling between the pumpstation with the nearest sewer network connection for disposal located near Pine Lodge. We are however concerned that the tankers will not be able to handle the peak inflow and as such request residents to please reduce flushing of toilets and running of kitchen using water.

For emergencies please phone our EMERGENCY after hours number 044 801 6300

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 tomorrow morning, thereafter Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented until Sunday morning.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 05/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 08/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 05/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 08/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF PACALTSDORP

HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 06 JANUARY 2023  FROM  09H00 TO 18H00 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 Monday 09 JANUARY 2023 FROM  09H00 TO 18H00.

Issued by George Municipality

4 Jan 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP

HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL , PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG  06 JANUARIE  2023 VANAF  09H00 TOT 18H00 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 MAANDAG 09 JANUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.

Uitgereik deur George Municipality

4 Jan 2023

Due to the breakdown of two generating units and the delay in returning to service three generating units from planned maintenance, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented today at 16:00 until further notice. Eskom will issue another update as soon as it becomes necessary.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 08/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 08/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

PUBLIC NOTICE: REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR ACCOUNT VIA EMAIL

Did you know that more than 26 000 ratepayers in the George Municipal area are enjoying receiving their Municipal accounts via e-mail?

Receiving municipal accounts via e-mail comes with the benefits such as instantaneous and seamless delivery of your municipal account, and keeping access to your account without the risk of losing the copy when needed as it is easier to save it and keep track of your account.

You can also enjoy this service by updating your information and supplying us with your e-mail address on the supplied registration form.

As of 31 January 2023, the George Municipality will no longer send out printed accounts by post but a copy can be printed at the cash hall of the Municipality’s main building situated at 71 York Street or Area Offices in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN as well as Thembalethu and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres on request.

To ensure that you continue to receive your municipal account statement, please register to receive your Municipal account via email.

The registration form is also available on all Municipal pay offices, area offices and the George Municipality’s website at this link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/

Once completed, please return the form to the same office that you have received it from or email it to: accounts@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: REGISTREER OM JOU REKENING VIA E-POS TE ONTVANG

Het jy geweet dat meer as 26 000 belastingbetalers in die George Munisipale gebied geniet om hul Munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang?

Om munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang kom met die voordele soos onmiddellike en foutlose aflewering van jou munisipale rekening, en om toegang tot jou rekening te behou sonder die risiko om die kopie te verloor wanneer dit nodig is, aangesien dit makliker is om dit te stoor en tred te hou met jou rekening.

Jy kan ook hierdie diens geniet deur jou inligting op te dateer en jou e-posadres op die verskafde registrasievorm aan ons te verskaf.

Vanaf 31 Januarie 2023 sal die George-munisipaliteit nie meer gedrukte rekeninge per pos uitstuur nie, maar ‘n afskrif kan gedruk word by die kontantsaal van die Munisipaliteit se hoofgebou geleë te Yorkstraat 71 of Areakantore in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN asook Thembalethu en Waboomskraal Thusong Sentrums op aanvraag.

Om te verseker dat jy voortgaan om jou munisipale rekeningstaat te ontvang, registreer asseblief om jou munisipale rekening per e-pos te ontvang.

Die registrasievorm is ook beskikbaarop by alle Munisipale betaalkantore, areakantore en op die George Munisipaliteit se webwerf by hierdie skakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on -e-pos/

Sodra dit voltooi is, stuur asseblief die vorm terug na dieselfde kantoor vanwaar jy dit ontvang het of e-pos dit na: accounts@george.gov.za

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit

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ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: BHALISA UKUZE UFUMANE I-AKHAWUNTI YAKHO NGE-IMEYILI

Ubusazi na ukuba ngaphezulu kwama-26 000 abahlawuli berhafu kummandla kaMasipala waseGeorge bonwabela ukufumana ii-akhawunti zabo zikaMasipala nge-imeyili?

Ukufumana ii-akhawunti zikamasipala nge-imeyili kuza neenzuzo ezifana nokuhanjiswa kwangoko nangaphandle kwamagingxi-gingxi kwe-akhawunti yakho kamasipala kunye nokugcina ufikelelo kwi-akhawunti yakho ngaphandle komngcipheko wokuphulukana nekopi xa ifuneka njengoko kulula ukuyigcina kwaye ulandele umkhondo we-akhawunti yakho.

Unako kwakhona ukuyonwabela le nkonzo ngokuhlaziya ulwazi lwakho kwaye usinike idilesi yakho ye-imeyili kwifomu yobhaliso oyinikiweyo.

Ukususela ngomhla wama-31 kweyoMqungu 2023, uMasipala waseGeorge akasayi kuphinda athumele ii-akhawunti ezishicilelweyo ngeposi, kodwa ikopi inokuprintwa kwiholo yemali yesakhiwo esikhulu sikaMasipala esise-71 York Street okanye kwii-Ofisi zoMmandla e-BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN. PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN kwakunye ne Thusong Centres zaseThembalethu naseWaboomskraal ngokwesicelo.

Ukuqinisekisa ukuba uyaqhubeka nokufumana ingxelo ye-akhawunti yakho kamasipala, nceda ubhalise ukuze ufumane iakhawunti yakho kaMasipala nge-imeyili.

Ifomu yokubhalisa iyafumaneka kananjalo kuzo zonke ii-ofisi zentlawulo zikaMasipala, ii-ofisi zengingqi kunye nekwibhusayithi kaMasipala waseGeorge kule linki: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/

Wakuba ugqibile, nceda ubuyisele ifomu kwakuloo ofisi ubuyifumene kuyo okanye uyithumele nge-imeyili kwa: accounts@george.gov.za

Sikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge

The George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is again offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle from 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George on the dates listed above and please note that the first come, first served rule will apply.

The 10 Point inspection includes:
• Identification of vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and Tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission

The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health – or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.

Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.

SAFETY TIPS
Check that vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
Have enough rest before you start your journey and take a rest every 2 hours
Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
Maintain a safe following distance
Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
Follow instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
Be patient towards other road users

ENDS.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING AS E-COLI LEVELS ARE NOW ACCEPTABLE

Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @12:15

The latest results for Herolds Bay indicate that the E-Coli levels are now within an acceptable range. Herolds Bay beach is now open to the public for swimming and maintains its Blue Flag status. Gwaing River Mouth beach results remain non-compliant with unacceptably high E-Coli levels. The Gwaing River Mouth beach remains temporarily closed until further notice. We continue to take daily water samples.

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN DENNEOORD
Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @09:35

Unplanned outage in Denneoord. A portion of Impala & St Paul Streets are without power. The feeder electrical cable was damaged. The electrical department arranging repairs.