Author: Chantel Edwards

Stage 3 loadshedding remains in force until 16:00 today. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be implemented until Sunday

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 30/11/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 02/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 03/12/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 30/11/2023
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 01/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 02/12/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **

Issued George Municipality
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 03/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30

Due to improved generation recovery and emergency reserves, Stage 3 loadshedding was implemented at 10:00 today until 16:00.  Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 20:00, followed by Stage 5 loadshedding from 20:00 until 05:00 on Friday.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 30/11/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 30/11/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 01/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Due to insufficient generation capacity and the need to further replenish emergency reserves, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 today until 20:00.

Thereafter, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 20:00 until 05:00 on Thursday.

This pattern of implementing Stage 5 loadshedding from 05:00 until 20:00 and Stage 6 loadshedding from 20:00 until 05:00 will be repeated daily until Saturday morning.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 29/11/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20 :30 **

Friday 01/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 02:30 **

Saturday 02/12/2023
00:00 – 02:00
06:00 – 08:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 29/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 01/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
20:00 – 21:30

Saturday 02/12/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 11:30

Issued George Municipality on behalf of ESKOM

In order to replenish emergency reserves, Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 20:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 20:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding from 05:00 until 20:00.

The pattern of implementing Stage 4 from 05:00 until 20:00 and Stage 6 from 20:00 until 05:00 will be repeated daily until Saturday morning.

George will be affected as follows:
George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 28/11/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 29/11/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 02:30 **

Saturday 02/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 28/11/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 29/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 01/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
20:00 – 21:30

Saturday 02/12/2023
01:00 – 05:30
09:00 – 11:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued by George Municipality, 27 November 2023, 16h15

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir has still been unable to increase levels due to continued extended loadshedding. The reservoir remains empty with potable water being used faster than it can refill. The municipality took the opportunity to clean the reservoir while empty to prevent sediment going into the distribution system.

The pumps are operating at maximum capacity to meet the demand. At this stage the demand cannot be met due to Loadshedding. The municipality is in the process of installing a backup generation unit and variable speed drives to assist during loadshedding.

A tanker will be stationed at the Mont Fleur Estate entrance to supply residents with water.

George Municipality urges the residents of Blanco to utilise water sparingly and thanks them for their patience and understanding.

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday.

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 27/11/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 28/11/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 29/11/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/12/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 27/11/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 28/11/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 29/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 30/11/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 01/12/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF WILDERNESS – HUNTS RD, SANCTUARY LANE, HOOGTE RD, MEYER STR

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2023 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 01 DECEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

Issued George Municipality, 27 November 2023

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: DAMENI
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU, ZONE 8

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2023 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 being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

Issued George Municipality, 27 November 2023

SANRAL is currently busy with road surface repairs on the N2 in anticipation of the anticipated influx of traffic during the festive period. SANRAL started with this work in Sedgefield . Unfortunately the Traffic Medians on either side of the N2 in this section (Wilderness) do not allow for single lane closure/diversion and a Stop and Go is required for the remedial works to be completed successfully. .

The work is expected to be completed by Thursday evening 23 November 2023 and SANRAL apologizes for the traffic congestion being caused.

Issued by George Mun ON BEHALF OF SANRAL

Due to the shortage of generation capacity and the need to manage emergency reserves, Stage 3 loadshedding will remain in force until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday. Stages 1 and 3 will alternate in the morning and afternoon from Tuesday until Wednesday.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 20/11/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 21/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30

Wednesday 22/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Tuesday 21/11/2023
15:00 – 17:30

Wednesday 22/11/2023
16:00 – 17:00
23:00 – 01:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

In order to replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 this morning until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will communicate the outlook for the week ahead this afternoon.

*George will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 20/11/2023|
06:00 – 08:30.

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

As of 10 November, the Seven Passes Road is restricted to residents requiring access to their homes or properties. A safety evaluation on 17 November will determine its readiness for opening during the upcoming festive season. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

Issued by GRDM Communications, 10 November 2023

With the GO GEORGE bus service rolling out to Thembalethu from this coming Sunday, 05 November 2023, the George Municipality kindly requests residents, business owners and transport service providers not to stop, park, pick up or drop off people at the designated GO GEORGE bus stops in Thembalethu.

Please note that in terms of the new George Municipality Public Transport By-Law, GO GEORGE stops cannot be used by other Public Transport providers or other users.

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by Stage 2 loadshedding until 05:00 on Sunday. This pattern will be repeated

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 03/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 04/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30

Sunday 05/11/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 06/11/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 07/11/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Wednesday 08/11/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Thursday 09/11/2023
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 10/11/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 03/11/2023
None

Saturday 04/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 05/11/2023
16:00 – 17:30

Monday 06/11/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 07/11/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Wednesday 08/11/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Thursday 09/11/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 10/11/2023
21:00 – 23:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

Businesses are kindly requested to only put Refuse Bags out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.

• All refuse bags must be put out by 7am on removal day.
• Please don’t put bags out the day or night before removal.
• Refuse bags will be collected on all public holidays, on the usual delivery day, including blue/clear and green bags.
• Please wrap broken glass in newspaper before placing in bags to prevent injuries to workers.

Additional Collection Application

• Should any business require an additional collection day during the Festive Season, they should please contact wrobertson@george.gov.za or jjacobs@george.gov.za well in advance.
• The additional days required, as well as the estimated number of bins to be collected must be included in the email request.
• The Cleansing Department will confirm the application and provide the relevant tariffs applicable for the additional collection.

George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: Henque Waste, 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp) / admin@henquewaste.co.za

The Western Cape Provincial government has authorized a sum total of R88.185 million rand from the Provincial Unforeseen and Unavoidable Reserve Fund to assist municipalities with the unforeseen and immediate impact of prolonged load-shedding on water and wastewater services.

In terms of this allocated Funding, George Municipality has received the sum of R14 220 000 (VAT included) as a contribution toward the purchase and installation of back-up energy supply. This back-up supply can include generators, renewable power sources, batteries and all ancillary costs associated with the installation thereof for example,  switch gear, safe keeping, caging etc. for water and wastewater infrastructure.

This grant funding will assist the George Municipality in ensuring a healthy environment and to continue with the provision of basic services to our citizens and businesses during the current load-shedding.

The municipality is in process of purchasing emergency diesel generators that will be placed strategically as follows:

Water Treatment Works
Haarlem WTW  (+_ 150kVA diesel generator)
Uniondale WTW (+- 200kVA diesel generator)

Waste Water Treatment Works
Uniondale WWTW (+_ 200 kVA diesel generator)
Kleinkrantz WWTW (+_ 300 kVA diesel generator)
Outeniqua WWTW (+_ 1000 kVA diesel generator)

Progress to Date:
Procurement Phase:   Appointment of Consultant ( Complete ) – 100%
Appointment of Contractor: Haarlem WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Outeniqua WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%

Construction Phase:  
Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 0%

In terms of the above the total expenditure to date for the project is therefore approximately 39,5% of the current funding allocation

Link to further information on how George Municipality is trying to mitigate the impact of load-shedding for George. https://www.george.gov.za/what-is-george-municipality-doing-to-alleviate-eskom-loadshedding-and-other-renewable-energy-projects/

Our electrotechnical department is in process of restoring a high speed radio link which has failed and caused the geyser ripple switches to malfunction today. All geysers are currently on.

The radio link is the backup to the fibre line that was vandalized a while back. The department has initiated a project to have the fibre replaced with an underground service less prone to vandalism.

Geysers will not be switched off between 6pm -8pm tonight. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

The George Municipality switches off geysers according to the Eskom tariff structure peak times. The switch-offs only apply to homes fitted with the relevant device.

September to May (Low demand season)
Monday to Friday: 8am-10am and 6pm-8pm and 9.30pm-10pm
Saturday: 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm
Sunday: No switch-off

Please note all municipalities have been required to install geyser control systems to help flatten the peaks on the national load curve and have been implemented across the country for about a decade. The geyser control system is intentionally set to switch geysers off during peak times as without it there would be more loadshedding.

Pipe burst in Hoekwil. Water truck will roam the affected areas.
ETR 4-5 hours.