UPDATE 5: WEATHER-RELATED WATER AND ROAD ISSUES IN GEORGE, UNIONDALE AND HAARLEM
George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services has made significant progress and restored water supply to Rietvlei in Uniondale.
Municipal teams successfully installed a steel cable across the Kammannassie River at the point where the bridge and raw water pipeline were washed away during the storm on Thursday, 8 May 2026. A temporary water pipeline was anchored to the cable, and water is now flowing to Rietvlei for the first time in a week.
In addition, raw water provision arrangem ents remain in place to ensure sufficient raw water supply to the Uniondale Water Treatment Facility that feeds the rest of Uniondale, while materials are being sourced for permanent repairs to the damaged pipeline.
Residents in Uniondale and Haarlem are urged to use water sparingly and to adhere to current water restrictions while permanent repairs are being completed.
STORM DAMAGE TO ROADS
The recent storm also caused significant damage to local roads:
13 roads in Haarlem have been damaged.
11 roads in Uniondale have been damaged.
Motorists are requested to obey temporary road signs and to follow the instructions of municipal personnel and contractors working on site.
GEORGE WATER SUPPLY RESTORED
George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services has successfully restored the following weather-related water outages in the George area:
Whites Road, Wilderness
Sprigg Street, Twee Rivieren
Glenwood Avenue
Mossie Street, Denver Park
Rooiels Street, Heather Park
Victoria Heights
CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS
A fallen tree on 7 Passes Road damaged a water supply pipe. Tien Myl Avenue and a portion of 7 Passes Road is without water
7 Passes Road Wilderness
The affected section has been isolated. A contractor is currently cutting and removing the tree. Due to the location of the damaged pipeline in a heavily wooded area and limited daylight hours, repair work will continue tomorrow morning.
The estimated time of restoration is 11:00 on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
REPORT WATER AND STORMWATER ISSUES
George Area – Civil Engineering Services Customer Care
044 801 9262 / 044 801 9266 (07:45–16:30)
044 801 9354 (07:45–16:30)
044 801 6300 (after hours)
Uniondale
Voortrekker Street, Town Hall
044 752 1024 (07:45–16:30)
044 801 6300 (after hours)
Haarlem
Berg Street, Grobbelaar Building
044 763 1013 (07:45–16:30)
044 801 6300 (after hours)
Please note that telephone lines may be unclear due to the current disaster situation and high call volumes. Residents are kindly requested to be patient and to call again if they are unable to hear the operator clearly.
REPORTING MUNICIPAL FAULTS
Residents are encouraged to report non-emergency municipal issues via:
Email: gmun@george.gov.za
My Smart City – George App (available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and via web access)
GENERAL CONTACT
Municipal Switchboard: 044 801 9111 (07:45–16:30)
After Hours: 044 801 6300
Workers busy with coupling the pipeline at Rietvlei.
The fully installed temporary pipeline at Rietvlei crossing the Kammannassie River.