HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SWIMMING
The Herolds Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. In the interests of public health and safety, the public are urged not to swim until the levels are within acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.
Issued by George Municipality
01 Jan 2023 @06:30
Refuse removal for the New Year public holiday on Monday 2 January 2023 will continue as per usual Monday collection schedule.
Gwaiing Landfill site times for Public Holidays and regular days
The Gwaiing Landfill site is open weekdays from 07h00 to 18h00 and on Saturdays from 07h00 to 18h00. Public Holidays it is open from 07h00 to 15h00, this includes 2 January 2023.
The landfill site is closed on Sundays. The site is situated next to the George Showgrounds on the R102 (Old Airport Road).
For enquiries contact the landfill site directly on 044 803 9287/97 or the Cleansing department in Meade Street on 044 802 2900.
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING 31 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality
Due to the breakdown of five generating units since yesterday afternoon, it is no longer possible to suspend load-shedding at 16:00 today as previously communicated. – Eskom
Stage 2 load-shedding will therefore continue until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 02/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30
GWAING BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED
The Gwaing beach is closed again due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.
Issued by George Municipality
31 Dec 2022 13:30
UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE DUBE VILLAGE, IKAPA
Issued by George Municipality, 31 Dec 2022 @12:25
Unplanned outage at Dube village, Ikapa and surroundings. Electricians to start with repairs shortly.
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 30 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality
Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on 31 December. Loadshedding will then be suspended until 05:00 on Monday, 2 January whereafter Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented until further notice. – Eskom
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
None
Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
None
Monday 02/01/2023
None
Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30
The George Municipality is pleased to announce that the river and river mouth area at Gwaing are open for swimming following a temporary closure due to high Ecoli levels.
The Civil Engineering Services (CES) this morning, 30 December 2022, confirmed that the latest water test results showed that the Ecoli levels were within the acceptable limit.
This means the beach is safe for public use for swimming. The CES continues to take daily water samples to monitor the water quality.
Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager
Urgent Public Notice: The public is hereby advised that the George Municipality Main building is closed to the public until Monday, 2 January 2023 (Public Holiday) and re-opening, 3 January 2023 due to a pipe burst in the building which has caused considerable damage. Cashiers will remain open today and tomorrow, 29 and 30 December 2022. The cashier hall is open from 08h00 until 15h30. Cleaning has started and staff is working as quickly as possible to clear wet corridors and ceilings that have caved in. Lifts are out of order at this stage. Our switchboard number is 044 801 9111 and after hours number is 044 801 6300. Issued by George Municipality 29 December 2022 at 07h15
*Eskom Loadshedding stage 4 to be implemented from 16:00 on 28/12/2022 to 05:00 on 29/12/2022 and stage 3 to be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 on 29/12/2022. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.*
_*Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom*_
*George will be affected as follows:*
Wednesday 28/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Friday 30/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Wednesday 28/12/2022
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Friday 30/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Prohibited substances and conduct at Municipal Beaches
George Municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other Public areas, which will be strictly enforced especially during the Festive period. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by beach monitors during the Festive season to assist with beach patrols, and the enforcement of Municipal bylaws to ensure safe beaches for everyone.
The control, searching of vehicles and bags access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The access to public premises and access of vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc. will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.
No dogs or other animals are allowed on the beach, unless there are signs, which identify any allowed times and areas.
George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to co-operate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience. Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD) including Business Owners also assist the Municipality to ensure a safe festival season. Previous festive seasons have been very successful due to the excellent co-operation between all role players and members of the public.
The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool.
For any further information on complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies).
The public can also send e-mails to sprins@george.gov.za with complaints of related matters.
Law Enforcement Office – 25B Cathedral Street.
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Veiliger strande vir almal!
Verbode middels en gedrag by Munisipale Strande
George Munisipaliteit het ‘n GEEN ALKOHOL beleid van toepassing op strande en ander openbare gebiede, wat veral gedurende die Feestyd streng toegepas sal word. Die George-wetstoepassers sal gedurende die Feestyd deur strandmonitors bygestaan word om te help met strandpatrollies, en die toepassing van munisipale verordeninge om veilige strande vir almal te verseker.
Die beheer, deursoeking van voertuie en saktoegang by munisipale strande word geïmplementeer onder “Die Wet op Toegang tot Openbare Persele en Toegang tot Voertuie (53 1985)”. Lede van die Publiek word gewaarsku dat verbode middels, wapens, alkohol, vuurwerke ens. op beslag gelê sal word en dat boetes uitgereik kan word.Alle gekonfiskeerde items of goedere sal aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) oorhandig word vir wegdoening.
Geen honde of ander diere word op die strand toegelaat nie, tensy daar tekens is wat enige toegelate tye en gebiede identifiseer.
George Munisipaliteit moedig alle strandgangers aan om met ons amptenare saam te werk om te verseker dat hul besoek aan die strand ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring is. Buurtwagte, Gemeenskapspolisieforums, George en Provinsiale Verkeersdienste, SANPARKE, Nasionale Seereddingsinstituut, Private Sekuriteitsmaatskappye, die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) insluitend sake-eienaars staan ook die Munisipaliteit by om ‘n veilige feesseisoen te verseker. Vorige feesseisoene was baie suksesvol vanweë die uitstekende samewerking tussen alle rolspelers en lede van die publiek.
Die strandgebiede onder beheer van die George Munisipaliteit sluit in Wildernis Hoofstrand, Wildernisstrandmeer, Wildernis “Steps”, Wildernis Lientjiesklip, Victoriabaaistrand, Gwaingriviermondstrand en -dagkamp en Heroldsbaaistrand en Getypoel.
Vir enige verdere inligting oor klagtes kontak asseblief die Wetstoepassingskantoor by 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
of 044 801 6300 (N/u-bystandspan slegs vir verordening-verwante oortredings en noodgevalle).
Die publiek kan ook e-posse stuur na sprins@george.gov.za met klagtes oor verwante sake.
Wetstoepassingskantoor – Cathedralstraat 25B.