Notices

George Municipality is aware that there are still some areas in Wilderness, without power supply. ESKOM has informed us that they are busy patrolling the overhead line from Rheenendal towards Wilderness.

The George municipality meanwhile is temporarily supplying electricity to parts of Wilderness.
Please know that we remain in constant contact with ESKOM and will continue to update our platforms.

Thank you for your patience.

Please note Blanco MVR is back online. Service will continue as normal from tomorrow, Thursday, August 29^th 2024.

The system was down for a considerable amount of time due to a network problem.

The system is also fully operational at the MVR in Hibernia Street and at  Pacaltsdorp Traffic Services Department (DLTC).

IMPORTANT – TAKE NOTE‼️
Wilderness, Whites Road CLOSED 2 September – 4 October 2024

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The repairs to road slip failures will have an impact on residents, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and road users. Construction commenced in August 2024. The estimated construction duration is 2 months.

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Contract is to repair two road slip failures along Whites Road, Wilderness.

The works involve the installation of retaining structures and repairs to the roadway and drainage system

PROJECT PERIOD:
• PHASE 1: 5 – 30 AUGUST 2024 (COMPLETED)
• PHASE 2: 02 SEPTEMBER 2024 TILL 04 OCTOBER 2024 (FULL ROAD CLOSURE)

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected. Road lane closures will be implemented along the affected areas.

The Contractor will liaise with 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 potentially from 07h00 to 14h00 on Saturdays.

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 always adhered to.

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.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Urhwebo Transand: Mr Lemar Meyer– 083 397 7687

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.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF THE INDUSTRIAL WATER PIPELINE – DENNEOORD

DESCRIPTION:
The existing 300mm Ø bulk pipeline reached the end of its design life and the durability of the
pipeline was a concern. The scope of work consists of the construction of a new 728m long,
315mm diameter uPVC class 9 water pipeline. The section of pipeline to be realigned starts at
the corner of 8th and 9th Avenues, follows Eiland Road, and ends in St Pauls Street.
The Municipality terminated the original Contractor appointment, and a new Contractor will
be appointed to complete the project.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Initial Project Period: November 2023 to June 2024
Revised Project Period: September 2024 to November 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected.

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 vehicles, pedestrians, runners,
cyclists or scholars may access the construction area throughout the duration of the
construction period and are to take extreme caution when making use of the roadway adjacent
to the site. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

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.

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

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

How long do I have to pay a fine?
• Section 56 notices:
– Payment may be made before or on your court date.

• Section 341 notices:
– Payment must be made within 18 months of the date of the offence or before or on your court date should you receive a summons.
– Note that your court date may be after the 18-month period, but that you must be summonsed within 18 months of the date of offence.

Where and how can I pay my traffic fine?
• You may make payment as follows:
– George Municipality Cashiers (Main Building)
71 York Street
Dormehlsdrift
044 801 9111

George Traffic Department
33 Mission Street
Pacaltsdorp
044 878 2400

EFT
Account holder : George Municipality
Bank : First National Bank
Account type : Public Sector Cheque
Account number : 62869623168
Branch code : 210554
Reference : Your notice number

What do I do once I have paid a fine?
• Should you make payment 2 weeks or more in advance of your court date you need not provide the Municipal Court with proof of payment.
• Should you make payment less than 2 weeks prior to or on your court date you must provide the Municipal Court with proof of payment, this is to prevent a warrant of arrest from being issued against you on your court date.

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Hoe lank het u om ‘n boete te betaal?

• Artikel 56 kennisgewings:
Betaling kan voor of op u hofdatum geskied.

Artikel 341 kennisgewings:
Betaling moet binne 18 maande na die datum van die oortreding geskied, óf voor óf op u hofdatum as u ‘n dagvaarding ontvang het. Let daarop dat u hofdatum na die 18 maande periode kan wees, maar dat u binne 18 maande van die datum van die oortreding gedagvaar moet word.

Waar en hoe kan u ‘n boete betaal?
• U kan betaling doen as volg:
George Munisipaliteit Kassiere (Hoofgebou)
71 Yorkstraat
Dormehlsdrift
044 801 9111

George Verkeersdepartement
33 Missionstraat
Pacaltsdorp
044 878 2400

Elektroniese Fondsoordrag (EFO)
Rekeninghouer: George Munisipaliteit
Bank: Eerste Nasionale Bank
Rekeningtipe: Openbare Sektor Tjek
Rekeningnommer: 62869623168
Takkode: 210554
Verwysing: Jou kennisgewingnommer

Wat doen u as u ‘n boete betaal het?
• Indien u betaling twee weke of meer voor u hofdatum maak, hoef u nie bewys van betaling aan die Munisipale Hof te verskaf nie.
• Indien u minder as twee weke voor óf op u hofdatum betaal, moet u bewys van betaling aan die Munisipale Hof verskaf om te voorkom dat ‘n lasbrief teen u op u hofdatum gemagtig word.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                    86,34%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                        7.5 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 20 – 26 August 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 Executive Mayor of George Municipality, Ald Jackie von Brandis will be joined by her Mayoral Committee and officials from George Municipality for a Mayoral Outreach in Haarlem. Residents are invited to join the Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) and officials who will be at the Haarlem Community Hall to attend to any service delivery-related queries they may have.

Details for Mayoral Outreach are as follows:
Date: 30th August 2024
Time: 10h00 – 15h00
Venue: Haarlem Community Hall

We urge all residents to make use of this opportunity as we endeavour to decentralize services, bringing them closer to you.

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George-munisipaliteit se burgemeester-uitreik
Die Uitvoerende Burgemeester van George Munisipaliteit, Rdh Jackie von Brandis sal deur haar Burgemeesterskomitee en amptenare van George Munisipaliteit vergesel word vir ‘n Burgemeestersuitreik in Haarlem. Inwoners word uitgenooi om by Burgemeesterskomiteelede BKL en amptenare by die Haarlem-gemeenskapsaal aan te sluit om aandag te gee aan enige diensleweringsverwante navrae wat hulle mag hê.

Besonderhede vir burgemeestersuitreik is soos volg:
Datum: 30 Augustus 2024
Tyd: 10h00 – 15h00
Plek: Haarlem Gemeenskapsaal

Ons doen ‘n beroep op alle inwoners om van hierdie geleentheid gebruik te maak, aangesien ons poog om dienste te desentraliseer en dit nader aan u te bring.

The George Municipality would like to inform all food premises, businesses, and individuals within the George Municipal area that a special waste removal service, specifically for condemned foodstuffs, is available at a fee of R1 956,15 (VAT inclusive), as per the approved tariff structure.

Please note that this service is only for collecting and disposing of condemned foodstuffs. It does not replace the function of the Garden Route District Municipal Health Services, which provides certification for the proof of disposal and destruction of condemned foodstuffs.

To arrange for the collection and transportation of condemned foodstuffs, please contact Ms. Yolanda Mali at ymali@george.gov.za

Payment Methods:

Cash Payment
Cash payments can be made in person at the George Municipality’s Financial Services Department, located at 71 York Street.

Card Payment
Payments by bank card can be made in person at the George Municipality’s Community Services Department, located at 82 Meade Street.

EFT Payment
For payments via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or direct deposit to the municipal account, please use the following account details:

Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210114
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Use your please use NAME OF APPLICANT as a reference and send proof of payment to Ms Yolanda Mali at ymali@george.gov.za and/or payments@george.gov.za

Please download the Waste Removal Service for Condemned Foodstuffs application form here: https://tinyurl.com/msaszw5r

The PAYMENT FORM FOR FOOD CONDEMNATION COLLECTION/ TRANSPORTATION can be downloaded from this link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxs6ckp

For any inquiries, please contact 044 802 2900 during office hours.