Notices

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: SOUTHSIDE, 10TH AVENUE, DIE DUIN, MILKWOOD VILLAGE & ANCHORAGE LANE

NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted from TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2024 FROM 09:00 TO 12:00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the portable water bulk supply pipeline.

Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few days afterward to allow the network to stabilise.

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: SOUTH SIDE, 10TH AVENUE, DIE DUIN, MILKWOOD VILLAGE, ANCHORAGE LANE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word vanaf DINSDAG 8 OKTOBER 2024 om 09:00 TOT 12:00 met die doel om veranderings aan die gesuiwerde water hoofpypleidings te maak.

Verbruikers word versoek om water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydeperk, en vir ‘n paar daar na die tyd sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer .

Please take note, Conville Library will be closed earlier on Friday, 4 October 2024 at 16h30, will be closed on Saturday, 5 October and reopen Monday, 7 October at 09:00 for the public due to fumigation.
Patrons can, however, make use of their closest branch library in George if the need arises.
For any queries please contact Conville library on 044 801 9320.
For emergencies during the closure please visit George Library on Saturday, 5 October in Caledon Street or phone 044 801 9288/9391.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 88,97 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 22 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 24 – 30 September 2024)

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 repair work to the faulty Valves at the corner of 8th avenue and Eiland Street in Denneoord, are now complete.

Residents are kindly requested to to be patient while the system is stabilising.

To continue to report further water outages, to 044 801 6300.

Repair work to the faulty Valves are underway at corner of 8th avenue and Eiland Street in Denneoord.
Residents are kindly requested to practice caution and to be patient as traffic may become congested.

A water tanker will be circulating in the affected areas to assist residents affected by the outage.

Residents without water are requested to call 044 801 6300 to report water outage.

The George Municipality, in collaboration with the Western Cape Provincial Government and the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), invites residents and stakeholders to a Safety and Security Expo hosted by Executive Mayor of George, Ald Jackie von Brandis. The event aims to create an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to engage in safety and security within the George Municipal Area.

The event will feature speakers addressing safety concerns, an expo where attendees can interact with stakeholders at their respective booths, and an opportunity for neighbourhood watches to register with the Western Cape Government’s Department of Policing Oversight and Community Safety.

Crime remains a pressing challenge for South Africans, including residents of George. This event encourages our community to unite and play an active role in securing our neighbourhoods

With this event, we are creating a platform for safety and security to take centre stage and receive the necessary attention it deserves. Residents interested in interacting with our stakeholders and establishing or (re) registering neighbourhood watches are encouraged to attend the event.

The event details are as follows:
When: Thursday, 03 October 2024
Venue: George Civic Centre, 71 York Street
Time: 10h00 – 14h00

To confirm your attendance, please email supportbusiness@george.gov.za or contact Melissa Dreyer – 044 801 9052 for more information.

The upgrading of a section of the George South stormwater infrastructure will have an impact on residents, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and road users.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Contract is to upgrade a section of the existing stormwater infrastructure in order to minimize the impact of severe rainfall events within the George South area.

The scope of works includes replacing of stormwater pipelines, junction boxes, catchpits, inlet structures, outlet structures, portal culverts and the construction of a detention pond.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Initial Project Period:
March 2024 to August 2024

Revised Project Period:
March 2024 to November 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected. Road lane closures will be implemented along the alignment of the new stormwater infrastructure.

The Contractor will liaise with directly affected residents in advance, to arrange local access where and when required.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

IMPACT:
The construction area will be fully closed to the public. No pedestrians, runners or cyclists may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction 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.

Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.

The upgrading of the water reticulation network in Parkdene will have an impact on the residents and road users during the construction period from February 2024 to March 2025. The estimated construction duration is 13 months.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF THE PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK

DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 5700m of uPVC Class 16 water reticulation pipes varying in size from 75mm to 160mm, installing ERF connections, isolation valves, fire hydrants, as well as the installation of bulk water meters, road crossings and the associated reinstatement.

PROJECT PERIOD:
February 2024 to March 2025.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection to the existing reticulation, commissioning, re-connection, and installation of new smart water meters. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 on Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

IMPACT:
The intended construction works will take place mainly in the road reserves with some open trench road crossings planned and work on properties during water meter connections and commissioning. The works will impact on residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users.

It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on existing water infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public.

No pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists or other may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Access to properties will be managed between the contractor and the property occupants.

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 Leon Geyer – 044 050 4154

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.

Issued by George Municipal Communication Department, Office of the Municipal Manager

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
Uniondale dorpsgebied

KENNIS geskied hiermee dat daar onderhoudswerk gedurende 1-3 OKTOBER 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 by die Uniondale Watersuiweringsaanleg se besinktenke gedoen gaan word. Watertrokke sal beskikbaar wees indien nodig. Die publiek word versoek om water spaarsaam te gebruik.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op 8-10 OCTOBER 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00.

The refurbishment of the Herold’s Bay Wastewater Treatment Works will have an impact on residents and road users during the construction period from
September 2024 to July 2025. The estimated construction duration is 10 months.

PROJECT:
REFURBISHMENT OF THE HEROLD’S BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

DESCRIPTION:
Refurbishment of existing Wastewater Stabilization Ponds. The existing concrete lining will be demolished and removed from the site. A new underdrain system will be installed, and the existing cement lining will be replaced with a waterproof lining system. A new tanker discharge chamber will be constructed with the required access road.

PROJECT PERIOD:
September 2024 to July 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 on Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by residents, road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES Mr Francois Harris – 072 580 2729

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.