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Notices

Unplanned Water Outage

 

Pipe burst on corner of 4th and Mann Street, Eastern Extension.

Municipal teams are on site attending to the burst.

A standpipe has been placed on the corner of 4th and Mann Street to supply water to residents.

ETR will be advised.

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE

The George Municipality wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage currently affecting the Airport Line, Gwaying, and Herolds Bay farms.

An electrician has been dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

For urgent electricity-related inquiries, please contact the Electro Technical Department at 044 801 9202 or on WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295, during office hours or 044 801 6300 after hours.

Fire Safety Alert: No Controlled Burns Allowed Today Due to Hot Weather Conditions

Due to the predicted hot weather conditions in George and surrounds today, the public is urged to exercise extreme caution when making fires or discarding cigarettes or matches.
No controlled burns are permitted under these conditions.

Please report any fires or emergency incidents immediately to the Fire Department:
Fire Emergency Only: 044 801 6311
General Emergency: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE Disaster Line (24/7): 087 152 9999

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 28 July 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 83,90%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3,9 mm (Measured from 22 – 28 July 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.