8 January 2023 @ 11h50
Herold’s Bay beach is OPEN to the public for swimming today 8th January 2023.
Gwaing River Beach and Mouth remain closed for swimming.
Issued George Mun
Eskom will continue implementing Stage 3 loadshedding during 05:00 – 16:00, and Stage 4 loadshedding during 16:00 – 05:00 daily until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 08/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Monday 09/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Tuesday 10/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Wednesday 11/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 12/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 13/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30.
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 08/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Monday 09/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Tuesday 10/01/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Wednesday 11/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
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 – 21:30
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of NSRI, 6 January 2023
Bathers and shoreline anglers around the coast are advised to be cautious during today’s peak of the full moon Spring tide that will cause the higher-than-normal high tide and lower than normal low tide (and that will gradually retreat over the next few days).
06 Jan 2022
Low tide: 09h30
High tide: 15h34
07 Jan 2022
Low tide: 10h02
High tide: 16h06
The peak of the full moon Spring tide is today on the 6th of January – a full moon micro moon. Caution is advised for today, over this weekend and for the first few days of next week. The concern is that coastal bathers and shoreline anglers who are not aware of the full moon (and new moon) Spring tides will be caught off guard. Rip currents can be stronger in places during a Spring tide.
We are appealing to coastal bathers and shoreline anglers to be cautious and bathers should only swim at beaches protected by lifeguards, swim in between the safe swimming areas lifeguards post using their red and yellow flags.
Watch this video on how to identify a rip current, and what to do if you get caught in one.
(Courtesy of NSRI) https://youtu.be/9GBUBDMENfw
Identifying rip currents in Wilderness and Herold’s Bay https://youtu.be/HOLMtVz8apk
NSRI used a harmless green dye to highlight rip currents at Herolds Bay and Wilderness beach on the Garden Route. We believe that Rip currents are the greatest danger that holidaymakers will face when they flock to the beaches during this holiday season and want to draw this danger to the attention of people holidaying at the coast.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
George Municipality After Hours and Emergencies: +27 44 801 6300
National Sea Rescue Initiative (NSRI) +27 87 094 9774
Wilderness NSRI Emergency Number +2782 990 5955
Due to scheduled fumigation, the Municipal Court and Legal Offices will close today from 12pm, 06 January 2023 and re-open Monday, 09 January 2023 at 07:45.
Legal Services: 044 801 9082
Municipal Court: 044 801 9400 (access via Civic Centre entrance, York Street)
Court Hours: 7.45 to 9am Court Administration; 9am to 4pm Court Sittings; Closed 1pm – 1.45pm
Queries on fines and representations: 044 801 9400 or abfelix@george.gov.za
Public Prosecutor Traffic Matters: 044 801 9313 or ifelix@george.gov.za
The Herold’s Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming today 6th January, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. The Blue Flag has consequently been lowered. We have previously reported that the cause of this pollution was a sewer pipe failure in the network that led to contaminated water draining onto the beach from the minor river tributary. Repairs have been completed on the network however, the heavy rainfall of the past two days has again pushed the remnants of contaminated water onto the beach and into the sea.
Gwaing River Beach and Mouth remain closed based on results received from the accredited laboratory as well as the municipality laboratory.
Water quality testing is being undertaken daily at both beaches. Due to the inherent dangers of swimming in contaminated water and in the interests of public health and safety, the public is urged not to swim at either beach (Herold’s Bay and Gwaing Beach and River Mouth) until the levels are within acceptable norms.
This a reminder that the illnesses caused by Ecoli can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Most people get better within 5 to 7 days. Young children infected with Ecoli are at the highest risk for developing severe symptoms and complications, such as kidney failure.
George Municipality acknowledges the frustrations of the public in this regard and advises that updates on the situation at either beach, will be issued as soon as clear samples are received.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN PACALTSDORP TO BE DONE ON AN ALTERNATE DATE
The planned power outage for a portion of Pacaltsdorp for today, 6 January 2023 has been moved to the alternative date of Monday, 9 January 2023.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS
The purpose of the planned power outage is to do alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Issued by George Municipality
6 Jan 2023
George Municipality appeals to residents in the Kraaibosch, Groenkloof and Welgelegen areas to please urgently reduce or limit their water usage in the kitchen and bathrooms. An earlier failure on 18 December resulted in one pump being restored to full capacity using parts of the second, however this pump has now failed. Repairs are difficult to undertake right now as spare parts are not yet available with industry still closed.
Tankers have been put into operation for the manual removal and will use the Knysna Road corridor for travelling between the pumpstation with the nearest sewer network connection for disposal located near Pine Lodge. We are however concerned that the tankers will not be able to handle the peak inflow and as such request residents to please reduce flushing of toilets and running of kitchen using water.
For emergencies please phone our EMERGENCY after hours number 044 801 6300
Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 tomorrow morning, thereafter Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented until Sunday morning.
George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 05/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Saturday 07/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Sunday 08/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 05/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Saturday 07/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30
Sunday 08/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
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.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL, PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 06 JANUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on Monday 09 JANUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
Issued by George Municipality
4 Jan 2023
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
HIBISCUS, DAFFODIL , PROTEA, PETUNIA, CARNATION, PLANE STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 06 JANUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 09 JANUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
Uitgereik deur George Municipality
4 Jan 2023
Due to the breakdown of two generating units and the delay in returning to service three generating units from planned maintenance, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented today at 16:00 until further notice. Eskom will issue another update as soon as it becomes necessary.
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 06/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Saturday 07/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Sunday 08/01/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 05/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 06/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Saturday 07/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30
Sunday 08/01/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
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.