UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

The upgrading of a section of the George South stormwater infrastructure will have an impact on residents, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and road users.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Contract is to upgrade a section of the existing stormwater infrastructure in order to minimize the impact of severe rainfall events within the George South area.

The scope of works includes replacing of stormwater pipelines, junction boxes, catchpits, inlet structures, outlet structures, portal culverts and the construction of a detention pond.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Initial Project Period:
March 2024 to August 2024

Revised Project Period:
March 2024 to November 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected. Road lane closures will be implemented along the alignment of the new stormwater infrastructure.

The Contractor will liaise with directly 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 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

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 adhered to at all times.

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.

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.

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