Notices

Please be advised that a water pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp pump station and the water tower was damaged during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir. As a result, the water tower is currently empty, and the entire Pacaltsdorp area will experience water supply disruptions from early morning.

A water tanker from the Fire Department is stationed on Beach Road near Pick n Pay from 05:30.

Repair efforts are underway. The contractor is excavating the affected pipeline and assessing damage. The estimated time of restoration is currently unknown. We are exploring options to bypass the system.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 88,31%
Rainfall for the previous days: 20.8 mm (Measured from 1- 8 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.

The Traffic Department will be contacted to monitor the low-water bridge behind the station leading to Karoo Lusern Butchery. Please proceed with caution in the area.

CANGO CAVES ROAD
Rockfalls have been reported. Traffic officers are on the scene. Please drive carefully and be alert when using this road.

MEIRINGSPOORT
Meiringspoort is open for traffic. All drifts and road surfaces are currently clear. No significant water runoff at the moment. Light rain is falling in De Rust. We will keep you updated if conditions change.

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Issued by Oudtshoorn Municipality on 09 April 2025 at 08:47

Please be advised that the Gwaing Landfill Site is temporarily closed today due to inclement weather conditions.

Residents are informed that the Waste Transfer Station remains open and may be used for the disposal of domestic waste.

Due to circumstances out of our control, please note that green bag collections will not take place today in the following areas: Denneoord, Twee Rivieren, Bodorp, Camphersdrift and Fernridge.

Due to these areas will be serviced on Saturday.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

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.

As the Easter holiday approaches, the George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle between 08:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

• Friday, 11 April
• Monday, 14 April
• Tuesday, 15 April
• Wednesday, 16 April

The free 10-point vehicle safety inspection is a Western Cape Government initiative aimed at ensuring safer roads during the busy travel period. This initiative aims to encourage drivers, particularly those planning long journeys, to assess the roadworthiness of their vehicles before heading off.

Please bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George, on the dates listed above, and please note that the first-come, first-served rule will apply.

THE 10-POINT INSPECTION INCLUDES:

• Identification of the vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission

The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes, and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.

Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.

SAFETY TIPS

• Check that the vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
• Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
• Have enough rest before you start your journey, and take a rest every 2 hours
• Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
• Maintain a safe following distance
• Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
• Follow the instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
• No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
• Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
• Be patient towards other road users

We are aware of the occasional sewer odour affecting the Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, and Thembalethu areas in recent months. After investigating, we found that the issue is primarily due to challenges with the oxygen supply demand system at the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and the additional residual (sludge) being received from the Water Treatment Works (WTW) situated in Denneoord.

What Is Causing the Odour?
• The WTW is currently discharging residual (sludge) into the wastewater system. This is a temporary measure until the WTW upgrade is complete, which will include a proper residual (sludge) dewatering handling facility.
• The Outeniqua WWTW is struggling to properly treat this waste due to two broken oxygen supply pieces of equipment , which help break down organic matter and reduce odours.
• Repairing this oxygen supply equipment is complex, and no contractors in South Africa are able to assist. We are now working on having them repaired abroad. In the meantime, a new oxygen supply demand system has been ordered as a temporary solution.

What Are We Doing About It?
• We have adjusted the treatment process to divert most of the flow to the recently built treatment module which operate more effectively.
• This change has already reduced the odour, and the situation will continue to improve as the system stabilises.
• The new oxygen supply equipment is expected to be in place by May 2025, ensuring better long-term odour control.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
Customer Services at Civil Engineering Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45am-4.30pm)
After hours: 044 801 6300

Openbare Kennisgewing: Hantering van rioolreuke in Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 2 April 2025

Ons is bewus van die rioolreuk wat af en toe die afgelope maande in die gebiede van Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu voorkom. Na ‘n ondersoek het ons bevind dat die probleem hoofsaaklik veroorsaak word deur uitdagings met die suurstofvoorsieningstelsel by die Outeniqua Afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg (WWTW) en die bykomende afval (modder) wat vanaf die Waterbehandelingsaanleg (WTW) in Denneoord ontvang word.

Wat veroorsaak die reuk?
• Die WTW stort tans afval (modder) in die rioolstelsel af. Dit is ’n tydelike maatreël totdat die WTW-opgradering voltooi is, wat ’n behoorlike afvalontwateringsfasiliteit sal insluit.
• Die Outeniqua WWTW sukkel om hierdie afval behoorlik te verwerk weens twee stukkende suurstofvoorsienings-eenhede, wat help om organiese materiaal af te breek en reuke te verminder.
• Die herstel van hierdie toerusting is ingewikkeld, en geen kontrakteurs in Suid-Afrika kan hiermee help nie. Ons werk tans daaraan om dit in die buiteland te laat herstel. Intussen is ’n nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstelsel bestel as ’n tydelike oplossing.
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Wat doen ons daaromtrent?
• Ons het die behandelingsproses aangepas om die grootste gedeelte van die vloei na die nuutgeboude behandelingseenheid te herlei, wat meer doeltreffend werk.
• Hierdie verandering het reeds die reuk verminder, en die situasie sal bly verbeter namate die stelsel stabiliseer.
• Die nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstoerusting word teen Mei 2025 verwag, wat beter langtermynbeheer oor die reuk sal verseker.

Ons waardeer die publiek se geduld en begrip terwyl ons hierdie kwessie oplos.
Kliëntedienste by Siviele Ingenieursdienste: 044 801 9262/6 (7:45-16:30)
Na-ure: 044 801 6300