Notices

PROJECT: UPGRADING OF BEER STREET, WOLTEMADE AND O’CONNELL STREETS
Upgrading of these streets will impact road users from August 2024 to March 2025

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
George Municipality is upgrading Beer Street (from Oerson Buys Street to Fotheringham Street), Woltemade Street (from Beer Street to Rietbok Street) and O’Connell Street (from Niewoudt Street to Fotheringham Street), together with associated works including Universal Accessible sidewalks and upgrading associated stormwater pipes and structures.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
George Municipality is upgrading Beer Street (from Oerson Buys Street to Fotheringham Street), Woltemade Street (from Beer Street to Rietbok Street) and O’Connell Street (from Niewoudt Street to Fotheringham Street), together with associated works including Universal Accessible sidewalks and upgrading associated stormwater pipes and structures.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD: 12 August 2024 – 30 March 2025

SERVICES DISRUPTION
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

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.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The affected streets will be constructed in demarcated sections and half widths with Stop and Go accommodation of traffic to motorists. Construction preparation activities will commence on 12 August 2024.

Road users and pedestrians are advised to take extra care throughout the construction period and if possible, avoid using these streets to alleviate traffic disruptions. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings is required.

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

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

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

ROSEMOOR
PORTION OF HIBISCUS AND INHAM STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 01 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 02 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

ROSEMOORGEDEELTE VAN HIBISCUS EN INHAM STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 01 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 02 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

The following areas will be affected: Denneoord Portion of 5th Avenue, 8th Avenue and Aanhou Street.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 02 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on Monday 05 August 2024 from 09H00 to 16H00.

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

Die volgende areas sal geraak word: Denneoord , Gedeelte van 5de Laan , 8ste Laan en Aanhou Straat.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 02 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak.

Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op Maandag 05 Augustus 2024 vanaf 09H00 tot 16H00

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 92,06%
Rainfall for the previous days: 21.1 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 23 – 30 July 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.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: GEORGE CENTRAL, PORTION OF CRADOCK STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 04 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on SUNDAY 11 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEORGE SENTRAAL, GEDEELTE VAN CRADOCK SRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 04 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak.

Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SONDAG 11 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

The Executive Mayor of George will be joined by her Mayoral Committee and various municipal departments on
Wednesday 31 July at the Uniondale Community Hall from 11:00 – 15:00

We want to ensure that all residents within George Municipality are afforded equal access to the services we provide. We ask that our residents join us, we will be at the community hall all day to listen to you, to solve your service delivery requests and to engage with you.

Mayoral Committee
Executive Mayor – Ald Jackie von Brandis
MMC: Finance and Strategic Services – Cllr Marais Kruger
MMC: Community Safety – Cllr Brendon Adams
MMC: Human Resources – Cllr Nosicelo Mbete
MMC: Corporate Services – Cllr Johan du Toit
MMC: Community Services (Parks, Refuse & Environmental) – Cllr Marchell Kleynhans
MMC: Electrotechnical Services – Cllr Donovan Gultig
MMC: Human Settlements – Cllr Jean Safers
MMC: Planning & Development – Cllr Marlene Barnardt
MMC: Social Development (Sport, Libraries & Customer Care) – Cllr Melvin Roelfse
MMC: Civil Engineering Services – Cllr Browen Johnson

George Municipal Officials
Human Settlements, Planning and Development
Dr Kosie Haarhoff
Clinton Petersen
Wendy Mentor

Electrotechnical Services
Danie Greeff
Jacques Lawrence
Kobus Wilken

Corporate Services
Edward Ganza
Bevan Cassim

Civil Engineering Services
Deon de Jager

Finance
Riaan du Plessis
Renaldo Coetsee
Duane Scholtz
Leon Wallace

Community Services
Sivuyile Mtila
Lee-Ann Meiring

Legal Services
Mari Muller

Following a review of the potential adverse traffic impact, the public is hereby informed that the George Municipality has revised its decision regarding the closure of the Victoria Street entry gate at the George Municipality Main Building.

It was resolved that the Victoria Street entry gate will remain open and that further traffic calming measures will be explored to enhance the safety of employees and the public using the facility.

All drivers are urged to be vigilant for pedestrians and maintain low speeds in the area. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to safety.

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ISAZISO SOLUNTU: Isango lokungena kwiSitalato iVictoria kuMasipala waseGeorge lisahleli livuliwe
Ikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge

Ukulandela uphononongo lwefuthe elibi elinokubakho lezendlela, uluntu luyaziswa ukuba uMasipala waseGeorge usihlaziyile isigqibo sakhe malunga nokuvalwa kwesango lokungena kwisitalato iVictoria kwiSakhiwo esiPhambili sikaMasipala waseGeorge.
Kugqitywe ukuba isango lokungena kwisitalato iVictoria liya kuhlala livuliwe nokuba amanye amanyathelo okuthomalalisa izithuthi aya kuphononongwa ukomeleza ukhuseleko lwabasebenzi noluntu olusebenzisa eli ziko.
Bayabongozwa bonke abaqhubi ukuba baqaphele abahambi ngeenyawo kwaye bagcine isantya esiphantsi kwindawo leyo. Enkosi ngentsebenziswano kunye nokuzibophelela kukhuseleko.
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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Victoriastraat-toegangshek na George Munisipaliteit bly oop
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit

Na ‘n hersiening van die moontlike nadelige verkeersimpak, word die publiek hiermee ingelig dat die George Munisipaliteit sy besluit oor die sluiting van die Victoriastraat-toegangshek by die George Munisipale hoofgebou hersien het.

Daar is besluit dat die Victoriastraat-toegangshek oop sal bly en dat verdere verkeersbeperkende maatreëls ondersoek sal word om die veiligheid van werknemers en die publiek wat die terrein gebruik, te verbeter.

Alle voertuigbestuurders word versoek om waaksaam te wees vir voetgangers en lae spoed op die terrein te handhaaf. Dankie vir jul samewerking en toewyding tot veiligheid.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Friday, 9 August 2024- Collection as per normal schedule
Refuse removal on a Friday is done in Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig and Eastern Extension

ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Public Holiday
Please be advised that the George Municipality offices will be closed for the upcoming Public Holiday on 9 August 2024.
We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Credit Control Department
Arrangements to unblock a meter must be made before Thursday, 8 August 2024 afternoon at 14:00. Or during a normal working week, arrangements to unblock a meter must be made before Friday afternoons at 14:00.
For assistance, contact the Municipality’s Credit Control section during office hours at 044 801 9111 or email creditcontrol@george.gov.za

After-Hours Contact Numbers
Fire Only Emergency Number (24/7): 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
George Municipality After Hours Number: 044 801 6300

Follow the link to the speech: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GM-Mayoral-Address-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-25-July-2024.pdf

Follow the shortened link the the Mayor’s speech: https://tinyurl.com/2svn6763