Mayor’s Speech to Council – 28 September 2023
Follow the link to read the Mayor’s Speech to Council – 28 September 2023
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Notices
UPDATE: WATER OUTAGE – Kraaibosch Estate/ Groenkloof Area, 28 September 2023 at 07:43
Repairs to the bulk water pipeline continued overnight however a number of fittings required were not available. These have been sourced from Oudtshoorn and are en-route. The updated estimated time of repair is 4 hours.
Three water tankers are stationed at the following positions:
1. Kraaibosch Estate
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2. 1 Groenkloof Avenue
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3. Groenkloof Woods Hardepeer Avenue
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George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience caused
FIRE AT ESKOM SUBSTATION – SCHAAPKOP, 27 September @ 19h09
A fire on a current transformer at the ESKOM SUBSTATION next to SCHAAPKOP has been extinguished.
ESKOM will be able to isolate the faulty current transformer and should be able to restore power to Rosedale, Pacaltsdorp and the Industrial area around 20h30 when loadshedding is lifted.
A slight delay can be expected. A further update will be provided should there be a further issue.
Issued George Municipality
Public notice: Two new traffic circles on York Street
DESCRIPTION:
Two new traffic circles in York Street between Hope Street/ R102 circle and Union Street/Plattner Boulevard.
BACKGROUND:
The two new traffic circles and the associated road upgrades are required to accommodate the additional traffic to be generated by the new Mediclinic, the 1onYork development and the future Crocodile Farm residential development. The design of these road upgrades aligns with both Municipal and Provincial requirements, and the project is funded by various private stakeholders.
REMEDIAL WORKS:
Repairs must be done to defaults on the asphalt on three small sections in the left lane of the North and South bound road carriageways.
This repair work will be done on Thursday 28 September 2023 and all road users are requested to please be patient and adhere to the traffic accommodation measures that will be in place to assist with traffic flow and ensure the safety of the construction workers.
An apology is extended to all road users inconvenienced by the remedial works.
UPDATE: Kraaibosch Estate/Groenkloof area 27 September 2023 at 17:38
Complications with the pipeline are delaying repair work. The new estimated time of repair is 22h00 tonight.
A water truck is rotating between Kraaibosch Estate and Groenkloof. A second water truck is on its way to support the peak load.
Tankers will be roaming through both areas.
WARD 17 MEETING TONIGHT POSTPONED DUE TO LOADSHEDDING
WARD COMMITTEES: FILLING OF VACANCIES
27/09/2023 Issued George Municipality
Please note that the meeting of ward 17, scheduled for tonight, is postponed until further notice. A new date will be issued. For further enquiries please contact Siphokazi Maku on 044-801 9439.
UPDATE: Skuinsbank Street Heralds Bay’s Water Challenge, 27 September 2023 @15:39
The water supply is temporarily turned off due to the cutting in of a new water supply pipeline.
The water supply will be interrupted for 2hrs.
The George Municipality apologies for the inconvenience caused.
Update Kraaibosch Estate/Groenkloof area
Update Kraaibosch Estate/Groenkloof area –
Issued by George Mun 27 September 2023 at 15h35:
Water will be interupted for another 5 hours. Contractor deployed to assist the Municipality. This is a bulk supply pipeline failure.
Update on Power Outage in Parkdene 27 September 2023 @ 14h50
Repair work continues in the Parkdene area and the team is busy with the final two joints on the MV line. Testing needs to be completed before energizing can take place.
The estimated time of repair been amended to 18h00 today.
The following streets remain affected by the power outage:
Ballot Str, Apollo Str, Circular Str, Koppel Str, Parish Str, Setlaars Str, Lavender Lane, Neptunus Str, Venus Str, Jupiter Str, Sonop Lane, Hercules Str, Kloof Str, Rotary Str, Fiskaal Str, Makou Str, Hoep-Hoep Str
Should any other streets be affected please report to the Elec Whatsapp line 067 350 3295 or phone in on 044 801 9222/ 044 801 9202/9258
Further updates will be posted by 14h00 today on all of our platforms – please check Facebook top of the page.
Contact our Electro department for further enquiries on the WhatsApp Line 067 350 3295 or on 044 801 9222/ 044 801 9202/9258
George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience to residents living in this area.
Update on Power Outage in Parkdene 27 September 2023 @ 11h35
Repair work continues in the Parkdene area. Four faults in total have been found on the MV line that supplies a large portion of Parkdene. The repairs have required trenching on steep sidewalks, and rain and flooding of the trenches has held up the work overnight. Additional resources have been pulled in to speed up the repair.
The estimated time of repair is 16h00 today.
The following streets remain affected by the power outage:
Ballot Str, Apollo Str, Circular Str, Koppel Str, Parish Str, Setlaars Str, Lavender Lane, Neptunus Str, Venus Str, Jupiter Str, Sonop Lane, Hercules Str, Kloof Str, Rotary Str, Fiskaal Str, Makou Str & Hoep-Hoep Str
Should any other streets be affected please report to the Elec Whatsapp line 067 350 3295 or phone in on 044 801 9222/ 044 801 9202/9258
Further updates will be posted by 14h00 today on all of our platforms – please check Facebook top of the page.
Contact our Electro department for further enquiries on the WhatsApp Line 067 350 3295 or on 044 801 9222/ 044 801 9202/9258
George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience to residents living in this area.