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Rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Blvd and York Street Intersection

ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GEORGE

Rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Blvd and York Street Intersection, George will impact road users until the end of February 2023.

PROJECT:

Rehabilitation of York Street, Southbound

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON YORK STREET:

The works comprise rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Blvd and York Street Intersection,
George.  The section in question is the intersection of Nelson Mandela Boulevard and York Street.

PROJECT PERIOD:

20-24 February 2023.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

Traffic congestion can be expected.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

The remedial work will require the milling and removal of existing bituminous layers as well as milling and
removal of existing gravel base layers. After the milling operations will follow the placing of new bituminous base layers and surface layers.

  • Traffic heading south on York Street will have access to Nelson Mandela Boulevard on Monday and Thursday
  • Only light vehicles will have access to Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Meade Street’s side between Meade Street and York Street for the entire period.
  • Traffic heading north on York Street will not have access to Nelson Mandela Boulevard for the entire period.
  • Traffic heading south on York Street will not have access to Marthinus Street for the entire period.
  • Access between York Street Northbound and Marthinus Street will only be available on Monday and Thursday.
  • No access between York Street and Marthinus Street on Tuesday and Wednesday.

DRIVING COMFORT:

There will be height differences between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work are in progress. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions, when visibility is poor, and at night. Vehicles with low-profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: iX Engineers – 076 393 1177

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: OPERATIONS AT BLANCO MVR DRIVE THROUGH

PUBLIC NOTICE: OPERATIONS AT BLANCO MVR DRIVE THROUGH

Issued by George Municipality, 15 February 2023 for immediate release

 

The gate at the Blanco MVR drive through is currently closed while workers and electricians are trenching to install a generator.

The public should please use the adjacent gate and park vehicles between the Clinic and the MVR Blanco building.

The service will still be rendered at the window for drive through. The work should only last today. The drive through should open for vehicles from tomorrow onwards.

George Municipality thanks the public for their patience.

PUBLIC NOTICE: DLTC NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT GEORGE TRAFFIC SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE: DLTC NATIS SYSTEM DOWN  AT GEORGE TRAFFIC SERVICES

Issued George Mun, 15 February 2023

 

Please take note that the Natis system at the George Traffic Department in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp is currently down due to technical problems.

No appointments or renewals of Licences and Learners licences can be done.

The public can still pick up finished card licenses and those that have appointments can still go ahead with the passing out tests for driving licenses.

We apologise for the inconvenience and regret the situation which is out of our control. For any queries please contact the department on 044 878 2400 or visit the offices in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp.

Public Notice: VTS will close for extended period

Public Notice: VTS will close for extended period
RE-issued 13 February 2023, George Municipality
 
The Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) located in Hibernia Street (next to the train station) will be closed for equipment upgrading and replacement work from the 15th of February until the 17th of March 2023. The public is urged to use private vehicle testing stations.
The Vehicle Testing station is open weekdays from 08h30 – 15h30 and can be contacted on 044 801 9312.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 13 February 2023

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height:  66,97
Rainfall for last 7 days:                                                  27.1mm (Measured up to and including 13 February 2023)

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

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE:  2023 OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE WCPP AND STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS  – View Livestream at George Civic Centre

The 2023 Official Opening of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) and the Premier’s State of the Province Address (SOPA) will be held on Thursday, 16 February 2023 at 10:45. The debate on the SOPA and the Premier’s reply will take place on the following day, Friday, 17 February 2023 at 09:00 and 14:30 respectively.  The format of the proceedings will be hybrid, with some Members participating in-person in the Chamber, and others via virtual platform, from their constituencies.

The public of George  is invited to attend the livestreaming of the events at the George Municipal Civic Centre. Seating will be available for 300 persons only for each session, and the arrangements are first come, first served. The hall will open at least one hour prior to each event.

ATTEND LIVESTREAM IN PERSON AT GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE
Thursday 16th February, George Civic Centre – Official Opening and SOPA, 10:45
Friday 17th February, George Civic Centre – Debate on the SOPA, 09:30
Friday 17th February, George Civic Centre, Reply on the SOPA Debate, 14:30

LOG ON TO WATCH LIVESTREAM
Official Opening and SOPA, 16 February 2023, 10:45: https://www.wcpp.gov.za/node/14051
Debate on the SOPA, 17 February 2023, 09:30: https://www.wcpp.gov.za/node/14052
Reply on the SOPA Debate, 17 February 2023, 14:30: https://www.wcpp.gov.za/node/14053

Enquiries to Edward Ganza 044 8019111

Eskom loadshedding schedule for 13 – 17 February 2023

Eskom – 12 February 2023: Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00 daily, while Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily until further notice.

-Loadshedding times for the rest of the week for George:_

Monday 13/02/2023
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 14/02/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 15/02/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 16/02/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 17/02/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Loadshedding times for the rest of the week for Uniondale:

Monday 13/02/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 14/02/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 15/02/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 16/02/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 17/02/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom