Notices

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), on 15 July 2025

The GRDM construction team has continued with the upgrading of the Gwaiing Road, nearing the completion of the placement of the final gravel layer on the right-hand side lane for the full length of the project.

Once this layer has cured and the final test results have been issued, the layer will then be sealed with a temporary bituminous seal.

Read more: https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/2025/07/08/08-july-2025-update-6-gwaiing-road-construction-works-george/

Please note that the George Municipality’s main building at 71 York Street will close to the public at 15:30 on Thursday, 17 July 2025, to allow for scheduled fumigation.

This routine fumigation, aimed at controlling crawling and creeping insects, is conducted every 3 to 4 months or as needed to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

The building will reopen on Friday, 18 July 2025, during normal office hours.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this essential health and safety procedure.

Earlier this month, George Municipality reported a suspected sewage discharge into the Gwaing River Mouth by a private institution.

Following extensive testing by the Scientific Services Department, we are pleased to confirm that the Gwaing River Mouth and adjacent sea area are now safe for public use, including swimming and fishing.

The Municipality will continue to monitor the area as part of our commitment to public health and environmental protection.

Following ongoing assessments and close monitoring of the landfill site and the recent fire incident, we can now confirm that the site is safe to reopen.

We urge all users to proceed with caution and to strictly adhere to the instructions provided by personnel on site.

Please note:
• A designated area at the top section has been reserved exclusively for soil disposal.
• All other waste types, including rubble and garden refuse, will be directed to the appropriate areas by our team.

Your cooperation is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations.

We thank the community and all users for their patience and support.

Please take note, Haarlem Library will be closed from 20 – 22 August 2025 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.
In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980, a full asset verification must be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen to the public on Monday, 25 August 2025.
For any queries, please contact Haarlem Library on 044 763 1023 or the Main George Library on 044 801 9288.

🌊 WEATHER ALERT: YELLOW LEVEL 2 – DAMAGING WAVES
📅 Valid: Fri 11 – Sat 12 July 2025
📍 Western Cape & Namaqua coastline

SAWS warns of 4.5–5.5m waves & strong winds (40–60km/h) due to a cold front. Areas from Hondeklip Bay to Plettenberg Bay will be affected.

⚠️ Possible impacts:

Dangerous conditions along the coast

Risk of people being swept off rocks

Small boats at risk of capsizing

Disruption to ports & beach activities

🚫 Stay clear of coastal rocks
🚤 Avoid unnecessary sea trips
🏖️ Limit beach visits

Stay safe & follow official updates from @SAWeatherServic
🔗 www.weathersa.co.za

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 89,05%
Rainfall for the previous days: 11.5 mm (Measured from 1 – 7 July 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.