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Notices

Urgent Public Notice: Upgrading Of Eden Sewage Pumpstation – Weekend Work/Public Holiday

The planned construction activity of the UPGRADING OF EDEN SEWAGE PUMP STATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include work on the weekends of:

  • Saturday 5th July 2025
  • Saturday 12th July 2025
  • Saturday 19th July 2025
  • Saturday 26th July 2025

Working hours on Saturdays will be from 07:00 to 14:00. The construction activities extend from the Eden Sewage Pump station to Dikkop Str and Pikkewyn Str.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media. 

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES   : Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (Technical)
: Ms Shaldene Davids – 074 899 4420 (Community 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.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 90.62%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3.7 mm (Measured from 23 – 30 June 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.

Emergency Power Interruption

Please be advised that George Municipality’s Network Control conducted an emergency power trip affecting parts of George due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our technical teams are currently assessing the situation.
Updates regarding restoration time will be provided shortly.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Low Water Pressure in CBD Area

Please note that due to scheduled water network testing, residents and businesses in Mid Town may experience low water pressure between 09:00 and 11:00 today.

George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.

Unplanned Water Outage – Genesis Street, Rosedale

George Municipality is aware of an unplanned water outage affecting Genesis Street in Rosedale.

Municipal teams are currently on site attending to the repair of the water pipe.

Estimated Time of Repair is 4–6 hours
A water tanker has been dispatched to Genesis Street to assist affected residents.

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience.

UPDATE: Pipe Burst – Denneoord

Municipal teams have completed repairs to the burst pipe in Denneoord.

Water supply is being restored, but residents are requested to allow time for the network to stabilise.

We thank residents for their patience and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

UPDATE: Pipe Burst – Denneoord

Municipal teams are still attending to the burst pipe in Denneoord. A water truck remains dispatched to the area to assist affected residents.

The new estimated time of repair is set for 5pm.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their continued patience