Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE: Water Supply Interruption in Pacaltsdorp
Issued by George Municipality | 17 April 2025 @13:40
A contractor has damaged a water pipe at the corner of Plantation and Hibiscus Streets in Pacaltsdorp. Residents in the surrounding areas may experience water supply interruptions.
🕒 The Estimated Time of Repair (ETR) is still to be confirmed.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the matter is being addressed.
Refuse collection and municipal office closures – upcoming Public Holidays
George Municipality would like to inform all residents that refuse and green bag collection services will continue as per the normal schedule on all upcoming public holidays falling on weekdays during April, May, and June 2025.
📆 Affected Public Holidays:
• Friday, 18 April 2025
• Monday, 21 April 2025
• Monday, 28 April 2025
• Thursday, 01 May 2025
• Monday, 16 June 2025
Residents are kindly requested to place their bins and green bags out by 07:00 on their regular collection days to ensure timeous service.
🏢 Municipal Office Closures:
All George Municipality administrative offices will be closed on the above-mentioned public holidays. Regular office operations will resume on the following working day.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
• Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
• General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Number: 0800 424 277
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 16 April 2025
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 89,57%
Rainfall for the previous days: 29 mm (Measured from 9 – 14 April 2025)
For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Uniondale Biblioteek Gesluit vir Paasfees
Uniondale Biblioteek is gesluit vanaf vandag, 15 April 2025 om 13:00 tot 17 April 2025.
Die biblioteek sal weer op 22 April 2025 om 10:00 heropen.
Public Notice: Uniondale Library Closed for Easter
Uniondale Library will be closed from today, 15 April 2025 at 13:00, until 17 April 2025.
The library will reopen on 22 April 2025 at 10:00.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Eye-Testing Machines Offline Nationwide
Please note that Eye-Testing Machines are currently offline nationwide.
🔧 Technicians are aware of the issue and are working to restore the service as soon as possible.
⏳ At this stage, there is no estimated time for restoration (ETR).
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate the public’s patience.
#ServiceAlert #GeorgeMunicipality
Construction work on public holidays on various sites
A planned construction of the following construction site, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include the following Public holidays between 07:00 and 14:00.
Thembalethu East Reservoir, Water Tower and Pumpstation: 18 April 2025
Pacaltsdorp East Reservoir, Water Tower, and Pumpstation: 18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025
Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir, and Pumpstation: 18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025
Construction of 40 ML Balancing Dam: 01 May 2025
New Water Treatment Works: 18 April 2025 and 01 May 2025
Eden Pumpstation: 26th & 28th April 2025
Schaapkop Pumpstation: 01 May 2025
Schaapkop rising Main: 28 April 2025
Meul Sewe Pumpstation: 28 April 2025 and 01 May 2025
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.