Notices

Due to maintenance, the Uniondale Public Library will be temporarily closed on Thursday and Friday, 13 & 14 June 2024. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, 18 June 2024, as Monday is a public holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For enquiries, please contact the Uniondale Library at 044 752 1024.

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Tydelike sluiting van die Uniondale Openbare Biblioteek
Weens instandhouding sal die Uniondale Openbare Biblioteek tydelik gesluit wees op Donderdag en Vrydag, 13 & 14 Junie 2024. Gereelde biblioteekure sal op Dinsdag, 18 Junie 2024 hervat, aangesien Maandag ‘n openbare vakansiedag is. Ons vra om verskoning vir enige ongerief wat veroorsaak word. Vir navrae, kontak asseblief die Uniondale-biblioteek by 044 752 1024.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                       100 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                         90mm (Measured rainfall figures from 5 June until 10 June 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.

Update on Power Outages in Thembalethu
Issued by George Municipality, 11 June 2024 @20:55

The power outages will remain off in the following areas and the work will resume tomorrow morning.

• Zone 2: Remains partially without power, due to the inaccessibility of the terrain where the fault occurred.
• Portions of Zone 7 & 8: Mandela Village will remain off for the rest of the night until all illegal connections are removed. Due to the extent of the work and safety concerns, this can only be done during daylight hours.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Update on Power Outages in Thembalethu

Issued by George Municipality, 11 June 2024 @19:40

Most of the areas in Thembalethu have now been restored. However, the following areas remain partially off:

• Zone 2: Remains partially without power.
• Zone 7: Mandela Village will remain off until all illegal connections are removed. Fuse holders have been removed, and solid wires connected.
• Zone 8: Remains off while technicians are attending to the illegal connections.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve these issues.

For further enquiries and reporting of further power outages, please contact the after-hours and emergencies telephone number: 044 801 6300

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Public Holidays

Please be advised that the George Municipality offices will be closed for the upcoming Public Holiday on 17 June 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 –  New After-hour number

Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.

The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.

This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00

 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

Credit Control After Hours Number: 072 501 1843

A 300mm diameter water main line has failed at the Ebb and Flow pipe bridge. Wilderness and surrounding areas may be affected. The estimated time for repair is not yet available.

Zone 1: A portion of Zone 1 in Thembalethu continues to be without power. Outage is caused by the current weather conditions.

Zone 4, 5 & 8: These areas are affected by illegal connections.

The ETR is not confirmed.

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom on 11 June 2024

Please take note that the planned power maintenance outage scheduled for 12 June 2024, has now been canceled until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.

A portion of Zone 1 in Thembalethu is currently without power.

Electricians have been dispatched, and the estimated time of repair will be communicated as soon as possible.

Issued by George Municipality @07:45

Repair on the water main line in Ossie Urban Road failed early this morning. George Municipality team on site. Most consumers in Tamsui Industria are expected to have water. Those without water should contact 044 801 9262/66. The estimated time of repair will be updated once the extent of the repair work is known.