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
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
The implementation of loadshedding will be escalated to Stage 6 during the night, starting at 21:00 tonight until 05:00 on Wednesday morning. Stage 6 nightly loadshedding will then be implemented at 16:00 -05:00 until further notice. Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 10/01/2023
21:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 11/01/2023
02:00 – 05:00 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 12/01/2023
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 13/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 10/01/2023
21:00 – 01:30 **
Wednesday 11/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 12/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 13/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **
Haarlem water outage. Teams are assessing and trying to locate the fault. Raw water supply pumps are also down due to load shedding. Water trucks roaming the town of Haarlem.
Issued by George Municipality
10 January 2023
Please note the Swimming pool for children at the Conville Swimming Pool has been temporarily closed due to maintenance.
The Conville and Uniondale swimming pools are open to the public until 02 May 2023, as per the following operating hours.
The tariffs for entry into both Conville and Uniondale swimming pools are as follows:
Non-Sporting events:
Sporting events:
Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:
For enquiries/bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488
Contact persons:
Mr G de Villiers Email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za – Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
Mr R Swart Email rswart@george.gov.za
Ms S Velembo Email svelembo@george.gov.za
For enquiries/Bookings: Uniondale Swimming Pool
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)
