Notices

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height :          64,36%
Rainfall for last 7 days:                                                          2.2 mm (Measured up to and including 16 January 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is appreciated greatly.

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. Fines will apply and/or six months imprisonment.

Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

*Eskom Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily from Tuesday morning, with Stage 5 loadshedding daily from 16:00 – 05:00.*

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

_Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom_

_*George will be affected as follows:*_

Tuesday 17/01/2023

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 18:30 **

22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 18/01/2023

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:00 **

Thursday 19/01/2023

00:00 – 02:30 **

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

Friday 20/01/2023

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

_*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*_

Monday 16/01/2023

19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 17/01/2023

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 21:30 **

Wednesday 18/01/2023

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 19/01/2023

01:00 – 05:30 **

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 19:30

Friday 20/01/2023

01:00 – 03:30 **

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 19:30

*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.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE 15 JAN 2023 @18:30

George
Stage 6 times for rest of the week as follows:

Monday 16/01/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 17/01/2023
06:00 – 10:30 **
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 18/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:00 **

Thursday 19/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30 **
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:00 **

Friday 20/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30 **
06:00 – 10:30 **
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale
Stage 6 times for rest of the week as follows:

Sunday 15/01/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Monday 16/01/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 17/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 13:30 **
17:00 – 21:30 **

Wednesday 18/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Thursday 19/01/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 20/01/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 13:30 **
17:00 – 19:30

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.

GWAING RIVER MOUTH BEACH RE-OPEN FOR SWIMMING

The Gwaing River Mouth beach which was temporarily closed due to high E-Coli levels has now been reopened for swimming, following receipt of the latest test results. We will continue monitoring and taking daily samples.

Issued by George Municipality
13 Jan 2023 @ 17:00

PUBLIC NOTICE: THEMBALETHU BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE AND LANE SHIFTING, NELSON MANDELA BLVD
Issued for Immediate Release by the George Municipality on behalf of EMPA Construction on 13 January 2023

In conjunction with the upgrade of the Thembalethu, the interchange across the N2 Nelson Mandela Boulevard will also be made into two lanes each way. To enable the required construction works to take place, the following lane closures and/or lane shifting will happen from 16 January 2023 on NELSON MANDELA BOULEVARD.

➡️NELSON MANDELA BOULEVARD (southbound) – Center lane will be closed ±60m before the intersection with VUYANI NCAMAZANA Street and MAIN street. This will give 2 options:

▪️Right lane for a right turn into VUYANI NCAMAZANA Street.
▪️The left lane will be for a left turn or going straight towards the N2/Thembalethu.
▪️ On the other side of the intersection traffic will be limited to a single lane for ±120m heading towards the N2.

➡️On NELSON MANDELA BLVD (northbound) – traffic will be diverted into a single lane ±120m before the intersection with VUYANI NCAMAZANA Street and MAIN street and continue normally after the intersection.

For enquiries, please contact Henry Horn, Construction Manager on 078 800 3246.

Ends.

ESKOM LOAD-SHEDDING UPDATE: 13 JAN 2023 @16:00

Stage 6 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Wednesday until further notice

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 13/01/2023
16:00 – 20:30 **

Saturday 14/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Sunday 15/01/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 13/01/2023
19:00 – 23:30 **

Saturday 14/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Sunday 15/01/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

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.

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.

Issued by George Municipality
13 January 2023 @ 12:10

USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT LOAD SHEDDING

• Frequently Asked Questions on Loadshedding: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FAQs-on-loadshedding.pdf
• How Loadshedding affects water and sanitation services: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Prolonged-LOADSHEDDING.pdf
• Impact of Loadshedding on Municipal Infrastructure: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Load-Shedding-Impact-on-Municipal-Infrastructure.pdf
• Loadshedding Tips: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Loadshedding-Tips.pdf

Please Note: George Municipality currently has Water Restrictions that do not allow filling swimming pools.

Issued by George Municipality

12 Jan 2023

Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Wednesday until further notice

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 11/01/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 12/01/2023
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 13/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 20:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 11/01/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 12/01/2023
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 13/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 23:30 **

The N2 has been opened for Traffic after being partially closed due to a car accident

Issued by George Municipality 16:50

CAR ACCIDENT ON THE N2, WILDERNESS ENTRANCE FROM GEORGE, ROAD PARTIALLY CLOSED

A car accident occurred on the N2 at the entrance of Wilderness from George’s side. Emergency services are on the scene. One lane has been temporarily closed for traffic for at least another hour, but traffic is flowing. Traffic officials are at the scene to regulate traffic. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously.

Issued by George Municipality
11 Jan 2023 @15:00