Issued by George Municipality, 2 May 2023@14:05
Motor vehicle accident York str. Vehicle overturned. One lane is closed to traffic.
POWER OUTAGE ON 8TH AVENUE IN WILDERNESS
Issued by George Municipality, 2 May 2023, 11:30
There is a power outage at Wilderness 8th Avenue, due to blown termination. Repair works entail, clearing vegetation, MV joint and termination. The estimated time of repair is 16:00.
28 April @ 17h30, issued George Municipality
The following streets are affected by the continuing emergency repairs at Lavalia M24 Minisub:
Kaktus, Kapokblom, Kalosie, Portion Park, Portion Kalkontjie, Kanna, Kokerboom, Krismisroos, Karmelia, Katjiepiering and Kosmos Streets
Power could not be restored at 16:00 as previously communicated.
While reinstating electrical services. A design change had to be implemented to reinstate the electrical supply to meet occupational Health & Safety compliance.
The design change required the team to replace Medium Voltage (MV) underground bundle with MV underground cable. Therefore, an additional 5 hrs to the work. The new Estimated time for completion of repairs 22h00.
REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND ASSOCIATED SURFACING ON ROOIDRAAI ROAD
The repair to slip failures and upgrade of stormwater infrastructure and associated surfacing on Rooidraai Road, Herolds Bay, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from the end of April 2023. The Phase 1 construction duration is estimated at 11 months.
PROJECT:
REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND SURFACING:
ROOIDRAAI ROAD: PHASE 1
DESCRIPTION:
Repairs to slip failures will be done. Stormwater infrastructure will be upgraded, and the existing block paving will be replaced. Existing waterlines will be relocated.
PROJECT PERIOD:
End April 2023 to February 2024
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by residents, road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to flag persons, temporary road signage and markings will be required. The Road will be closed to the public, but access will be granted to residents living adjacent to the road.
ACCESS TO THE SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Fred Wait – 076 393 1177
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all residents to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.
28 April @ 10h30, issued George Municipality
The following streets are affected by the continuing emergency repairs at Lavalia M24 Minisub:
Kaktus, Kapokblom, Kalosie, Portion Park, Portion Kalkontjie, Kanna, Kokerboom, Krismisroos, Karmelia, Katjiepiering and Kosmos Streets
Estimated time for completion of repairs 16h00
NOTICE NR. DPD 028/2023
Please note that the election of block representatives for the following wards will take place as follows:
| Date | Time | Ward | Blocks | Venue | Ward Councillor |
| 29 May 2023 | 18:30 | 4 | Wilderness Heights Formal
Wilderness |
Wilderness Christian Fellowship Church, Cedric Avenue, Wilderness East | M. Barnardt
|
| 29 May 2023 | 18:30 | 1 | Die Rus
Riverlea – Scheme |
Blanco Community Hall,
3 George Street, Blanco |
J. Säfers |
| 29 May 2023 | 18:30 | 22 | Geelhoutboom
Waboomskraal |
Blanco Community Hall,
3 George Street, Blanco |
M. Kruger |
| 29 May 2023 | 18:30 | 26 | Fancourt Gardens
Heather Park Block 4 |
Blanco Community Hall,
3 George Street, Blanco |
J. von Brandis |
| 29 May 2023 | 18:30 | 23 | Bos en Dal
|
Conference Hall, 71 York Street, George | B. Johnson
|
| 30 May 2023 | 18:30 | 5 | Block 2
Block 4 Block 5 |
Protea Park Hall, Park Road, Protea Park | M. Simmers |
| 30 May 2023 | 18:30 | 20 | Block 1
Block 3 |
YFC Kidstop Hall, Thomas Street, Borchards | Vacant
|
| 30 May 2023 | 19:00 | 24 | Ongelegen
Noll |
Haarlem Community Hall, Berg Street, Haarlem | J. Fry |
| 31 May 2023 | 18:30 | 6 | Block 2
|
Rosemoore Community Hall,
C/o Beer & Woltemade Street, Urbansville |
J. Jantjies |
| 31 May 2023 | 18:30 | 17 | Block 7 | Conville Community Hall, 21 Pienaar Street, Conville | B. Adams |
| 31 May 2023 | 18:30 | 16 | Block: Moeggehuur
Block: Croton Valley Katdoring Valley Skaapkop Valley |
New Dawn Park Primary School Hall, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp | Vacant |
| 31 May 2023 | 19:00 | 25 | Ganzekraal | Lyonville Community Hall, Long Street, Uniondale | J. Esau |
| 1 June 2023 | 18:30 | 7 | Block 1
Block 2 |
Lawaaikamp Community Hall, Stanford Mangaliso Street, Lawaaikamp | V. Mrughli |
| 1 June 2023 | 18:30 | 27 | Seesight | Pacaltsdorp Community Hall, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp | Vacant |
| 5 June 2023 | 18:30 | 2 | Block 2
Block 3 |
Main Hall, 71 York Street, George | D. Cronje |
| 5 June 2023 | 18:30 | 3 | Kingswood
Highlands |
Main Hall, 71 York Street, George | E. Brown
|
| 5 June 2023 | 18:30 | 18 | Block 1
Block 3 |
Main Hall, 71 York Street, George | D. Gultig |
| 5 June 2023 | 18:30 | 19 | Bo-dorp
Camphersdrift |
Main Hall, 71 York Street, George | I. Kritzinger
|
| 5 June 2023 | 18:30 | 28 | George Central
Business District George South |
Main Hall, 71 York Street, George | S. Snyman
|
The maps, which contain the division of the wards into blocks and the election criteria, are available at the area offices. Please contact the following persons in this regard.
| WARDS | CONTACT PERSON | CONTACT NUMBER |
| 1,3,22,26 | Marshel Abrahams | 044-803 9275 |
| 7,17,20 | Maria Figeland | 044-803 9261 |
| 2,5,6,18 | Garth Meyer | 044-801 9379 |
| 4,19, 28 | Walter Damons | 044-803 9280 |
| 24,25 | Marildien Olivier | 044-752 1024 |
| 23, 27 | Evangeline Thorne | 044-803 9286 |
| 16 | Karin Samson | 044-801 9111 (x2797) |
Members of the local community are requested to bring their identity document or valid driver’s license on the voting day.
| TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS | |||
| Ward | Area | Time | Pick up point |
| 22 | Geelhoutboom | 17:45 | Shop |
| 22 | Waboomskraal | 17:45 | Thusong Centre |
| 24 | Ongelegen | 18:30 | Against the road (white houses) |
| 24 | Noll | 18:00 | Palm Café and School |
| 25 | Ganzekraal | 18:00 | Against the road – N9 |
For further enquiries please contact Siphokazi Maku on 044-801 9439.
26 April @ 10h26, issued George Municipality
Parts of George Central, George South and Industrial areas off due to 11kV cable fault. Testing will start soon.
27 April, @ 13h35, issued George Municipalit
PUBLIC NOTICE: MUNICIPALITY CLOSED ON UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Issued by George Municipality 26 April 2023 for immediate release
Please note that the George Municipality offices will be closed on the upcoming public holidays Thursday, April 27th (Freedom Day) and Monday, May 1st (Worker’s Day). All emergency and standby services will operate as usual. The offices are open on Friday, April 28th as usual from 07h45 until 16h30 and will reopen after the long weekend on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. After-hours emergencies: 044 801 6300. Fire emergencies: 044 801 6311
The Wilderness Tourism office hours for this weekend are:
Thursday 27th April 2023
09:00 – 13h00
Friday 28th April 2023
07:45 – 16:30
Saturday 29th April 2023
13:00 – 17:00
Monday 1st of May
09:00 – 13:00
George Tourism Office will be open on Friday from 08h30 to 16h30 to the public.