Notices

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING CONTINUES
Sunday, 26 June 2022: Eskom regrets to inform the public that Stage 4 loadshedding is anticipated to continue from 05:00 on Monday morning until midnight at least until Wednesday. This is due to unlawful and unprotected labour action at a number of power stations, which has caused delays in carrying out planned maintenance and repairs.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 26/06/2022
18:00 to 20:30

Monday 27/06/2022
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Tuesday 28/06/2022
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Wednesday 29/06/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 26/06/2022
21:00 to 23:30

Monday 27/06/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Tuesday 28/06/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Wednesday 29/06/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30

ISSUED GEORGE MUN

Power supply has been restored in Hansmoeskraal and Oubaai

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE PORTION OF HANSMOESKRAL

Portion Hansmoeskraal and Oubaai currently off. Electrician on the way to investigate.

Issued by George Mun
24/6/2022
15:15

UPDATE: FLOODS IN GEORGE, REFUSE COLLECTION AND POWER OUTAGES

RAINFALL MEASURED
69mm of rain was received up to 8 am this morning in George, measured at the Old Water Works.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
All our department teams and emergency services are actively assessing and addressing flooding challenges as they are received. Please report all flooding and related incidents to 044 801 6300 or 044 801 9262.

UPDATE ON FLOODED STREETS
Hope Street and Industrial Road are open for traffic.

However, the following streets remain flooded. Motorists are advised to approach with caution.

• Victoria Street
• Merriman Street
• CJ Langenhoven Street
• Courtney Street (Courtney Street flooding left lane. Motorist’s to be careful travelling in the left lane opposite Kentucky and Dougies).
• Market Street
• St. Leger street
• Union Street (Closed)

REFUSE COLLECTION RESTARTS
Please take note that the refuse collection which was delayed earlier today due to the heavy rainfall will resume shortly as teams are moving out to collect to the following areas: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden, Genevafontein, Denverpark, Bergsig, and Eastern Extension.

LANDFILL SITE CLOSED TO PUBLIC
The Municipal Landfill site is still inaccessible due to flooding. Please note garden refuse and builders’ rubble cannot be dropped off, ONLY household refuse can be accepted until further notice.

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE
Power supply has been restored in portions of the Airport Road, Proefplaas and Herolds Bay, apart from two farms and the George Airport. Further repairs are underway.

NEW HOUSING OFFICE CLOSE TEMPORARILY
The New Housing offices, Corner of Varing and St. Johns Street have been closed for the remainder of the day due to flooding. Staff will work from home.

Issued by George Municipality
24/6/2022
11:45

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 11:00 today until midnight. Stage 4 will also be implemented from 05:00 to midnight on 25 and 26 June 2022

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 24 June
12:00 to 14:30
20:00 to 22:30

Saturday 25 June
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Sunday 26 June
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 24 June
15:00 to 17:30
23:00 to 00:00

Saturday 25 June
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Sunday 26 June
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Issued GEORGE MUN

REPORTS OF FLOODING IN PARTS OF GEORGE ARE TRICKLING IN, RESIDENT ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS

Following torrential rains since yesterday, several reports of flooding have been received this morning and our emergency teams are on standby and attending to the reported incidents.

Streets flooded include:
• Victoria Street
• Merriman Street
• Hope Street
• CJ Langehoven Street
• Courtney Street (Courtney Street flooding left lane. Motorist’s to be careful travelling in the left lane opposite Kentucky and Dougies).
• Market Street
• St Leger street

Traffic Department is going to close Union and Hope Street

SOME GO GEORGE ROUTES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODS
Several roads are flooded, and buses are suspended in several areas.

Accessibility all over town is being assessed.
Please note the following routes have been suspended with immediate effect due to flooding:
• R9 Industrial Loop
• R14 Pacaltsdorp Industrial
• R18 Parkdene – Blanco

Residents and road users are urged to be cautious. Please report all flooding and related incidents to 044 801 6300 or 044 801 9262

Issued George Mun
24/6/2022
09:40

POWER SUPPLY PARTIALLY RESTORED IN AFFECTED AREAS

The power supply has been restored to Tamsui and Groeneweide Park. Areas that are still off are a portion of the Airport Road, Proefplaas & Portion Herolds Bay.

Issued by George Mun
24/6/2022
09:00

We have just lost power to the entire Tamsui substation. The industrial area is off at the portion Pacaltsdorp, Bos En Dal, George South, Portion George Industrial. Also portion thembalethu and Erf 325.

Unplanned power outage on the airport line and portion of Herolds Bay. Electricians are on their way.

Issued George Mun
24/6/2022
07:16

Customers are advised to use electricity sparingly tomorrow morning when the power comes on at 6:30 am after load shedding. We are expecting an extreme increase in load as everyone rushes to get ready for work etc. We require the assistance of the public, to avoid possible overload trips.

On another hand, the power supply has been restored in New Dawn Park and Pacaltsdorp.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
20:20

UPDATE: ANOTHER FAULT FOUND AFFECTING NEW DAWN PARK

An additional fault was identified on another section of the line and so the entire New Dawn Park is currently isolated whilst electricians are busy with repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed inside the load-shedding window.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
18:50

UPDATE: POWER SUPPLY PARTIALLY RESTORED IN NEW DAWN PARK AND PACALTSDORP

Power supply to a large portion of the affected areas (New Dawn Park & Pacaltsdorp) has been restored. The electricians found the fault and isolated it. However, three transformers will remain off until the repairs are done. The estimated time of repair is three (3) hours.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
16:25

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PORTIONS OF NEW DAWN PARK AND PACALTSDORP

Portions New Dawn Park and Pacaltsdorp are currently experiencing unexpected power outages. Electricians are on their way to investigate the cause of the outages. We’ll keep you updated of any developments about this power outage.

Issued by George Municipality
23/6/2022
15:50