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Unplanned water outage: Low water pressure and no water certain parts of Thembalethu

Unplanned water outage: George Municipality Civils Directorate is aware of low water pressure experienced in certain parts of Thembalethu and reports of no water
This is due to a defect in the Pressure pressure-reducing valve at the Thembalethu Reservoir which is being attended to by operational staff. We trust to restore water to these areas shortly.

We thank residents for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience as a result of this. Issued by George Mun 22 October 2023 at 13h00

Appeal to residents to be safe during the heavy rainfall

The George Municipal Area has received good rains since last night and experienced heavy downpours early this morning, causing our stormwater systems to be under severe pressure.
We are receiving numerous complaints due to flooding and our staff is in the field attending to them.
Our emergency personnel appeal to people living in low-lying areas to take special care during this time. They should monitor the rising water levels and evacuate to a safer place or higher area when the water level rises.
Also, do not cross low-lying bridges or flooded roads or bridges but rather use alternative routes.
For emergencies please contact any of the following numbers:
TOLL FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
All after-hours emergencies: 044 801 6300
Cellphone 1: 074 6218737
Cellphone2: 074 423 8635
We thank the residents for their cooperation and patience during this situation.

Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023:

With the emergency reserves fully replenished, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 22:00 tonight until 05:00 on Thursday.

Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00, from which time Stage 2 loadshedding resumes until 05:00 on Friday.

This pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00, will be repeated daily until further notice.
George and Uniondale times remain unchanged.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.

EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Thembalethu, Zones 2,3,4 and 5

EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Thembalethu, Zones 2,3,4 and 5
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE EMEGENCY INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
ZONE 2,3,4 AND 5
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00 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 20 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
 
 
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN THEMBALETHU
ZONE 2,3,4 EN 5
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 19 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00 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 20 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
 
 

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord – Estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. Teams are on site and working on repairs. The section of damaged pipeline was isolated. Water truck is stationed in the Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience. Issued by George Mun 18 October 2023 at 12h20

 

Planned power outage: portion of Herold’s Bay – Break Water Bay

Planned power outage: portion of Herold’s Bay – Break Water Bay
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF HEROLD’S BAY
BREAK WATER BAY
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 23 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00 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 TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI
BREAK WATER BAY
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 23 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00 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 DINSDAG 24 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI
BREAK WATER BAY
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 23 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00 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 DINSDAG 24 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
 

Update: Unplanned water outage and low water pressure

Update:Unplanned water outage and low water pressure. Estimated time of repair is another hour from now.
George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 14h05.

Unplanned water outage and low water pressure

Unplanned water outage and low water pressure:

George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord. Municipal teams are on site and attending to the problem. A water tanker is en route to Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 12h20.

 

Garden Route Dam level – 17 October 2023

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 17 October 2023

Issued 17 October 2023, George Municipality

 

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                       100 %

Rainfall for the previous 7 days                                                         12.60 mm(Measured up to and including 17 October 2023)

Conville Library closed due to asset verification stocktake from 16 -18 October

Please take note, Conville Library will be closed from 16 to 18 October due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.

Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.

In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
Patrons can, however, make use of their closest branch library in George if the need arises.
The library will reopen for the public again on Thursday, 19 October 2023.

For any queries please contact Conville library on 044 801 9320.

Planning, redesign and upgrade of Transportation Infrastructure relating to St. Mark’s Square

George Municipality has embarked on a process to redesign and upgrade the area known as St. Mark’s Square to facilitate the creation of a secure and accessible urban square and public parking area.

According to Delia Power, Deputy Director: Planning, the redesign is aimed at attracting active use, addressing safety and sustainability issues, enabling the transportation related function of the square and integrating the needs of the surrounding landowners and users of the area, where possible.

Power said a service provider has been appointed to manage the re-design and upgrading planning process that promise to reshape how residents interact and navigate this vibrant region. In addition to the transportation- and parking function of the project area, consideration will be given to possible commercial activities, such as food trucks/ deli’s/food kiosks and related seating for patrons, other initiatives such as night markets, infrastructure to support environmental management services, landscaping and greening. Also, enhancing security by implementing measures such as the installation of CCTV cameras, access control measures and improved lighting. Long-term parking solutions, possible charging stations for electric vehicles, inclusion of alternative energy solutions to aid safe and active use of the site will also be considered.

George Municipality values the unique character and heritage of the area and envisages that the site will form part of a future Heritage Precinct. The consultant’s team includes landscape- and heritage specialists to propose ways to adapt and enhance the character of the site in relation to the general area with the view of integrating and complementing the surrounding investments.

The relevant municipal departments will be consulted to establish their requirements. Adjacent property owners and identified users have been duly advised about the process being undertaken and inputs have been invited to ensure the future design of the site addresses the local needs.  The final design and cost estimates for implementation of the proposals are anticipated to be finalised by January 2024, whereupon funding will be sourced toward the implementation.

Power said, the planning, redesign and upgrade of infrastructure in George represents a forward-looking commitment to improving the lives of its residents and visitors. Through community engagement and a holistic approach to infrastructure development, George Municipality aims to create a more prosperous, accessible and environmentally conscious future for all. This initiative underscores the Municipality’s dedication to support regeneration of our investment and trade centres, to instill investor confidence and enhancing the overall quality of life in the George region.

For more information in this regard please email Lynette Groenewald at lgroenewald@george.gov.za or Michelle Lee at Mlee@george.gov.za from the Directorate: Human Settlements, Planning and Development.

 

Photo above: St Marks Square screenshot: An aerial view of St. Marks Square in the George CBD.

Locality map: A zoning view of the St. Marks Square area.

 

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 9 October 2023

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 9 October 2023

Issued 9 October 2023, George Municipality

 

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                        100 %

Rainfall for the previous 7 days                                                         68 mm(Measured since last week -2023)

 

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: George Fire Brigade Telephone Landlines are Down

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: George Fire Brigade Telephone Landlines are Down

Issued by George Municipality 5 October 2023 at 16h10

All telephone landlines for the George Fire Brigade are currently down due to mechanical issues .Please use the following Cellphone Numbers for Emergencies until further notice.

Fire Control 074 621 8737  Other Emergencies 074 423 8635

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 4 October 2023

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 4 October 2023

Issued 4 Octoberr 2023, George Municipality

 

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                       99,45

Rainfall for the previous 7 days                                                         9.7mm(Measured the last week 2023)

 

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

 

Follow this link for the current Water Restrictions:

English: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-English-Flyer-A5-v4.pdf

Afrikaans: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-Afrikaans-Flyer-A5-v3.pdf

IsiXhosa: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-isiXhosa-Flyer-A5-v3.pdf

Planned Potable Water Interruption: Blanco Potable Water Supply Pipelines

Timing: TUESDAY EVENING, 3 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 20H00 TO WEDNESDAY MORNING, 4 OCTOBER 2023 AT 06H00
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
DENNEOORD, CAMPHERSDRIFT, GLEN BARRIE, FERNRIDGE, HEATHERLANDS, HEATHERPARK, KINGSWOOD, BLANCO AND FANCOURT.
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted from TUESDAY EVENING 3 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 20H00 TO WEDNESDAY MORNING 4 OCTOBER 2023 AT 06H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the Blanco potable water bulk supply pipelines. Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few hours afterwards to allow the network to stabilise.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
DENNEOORD, CAMPHERSDRIFT, GLEN BARRIE, FERNRIDGE, HEATHERLANDS, HEATHERPARK, KINGSWOOD, BLANCO EN FANCOURT.
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word vanaf DINSDAG AAND 03 OKTOBER 2023 om 20H00 TOT WOENSDAG OGGEND 04 OKTOBER OM 06H00 met die doel om veranderings aan die Blanco gesuiwerde water hoofpypleidings te maak. Verbruikers word versoek om water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydeperk, en vir ‘n paar ure na die tyd sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer .
 

Notice: 2023/24 Financial year adjustment budget 28 September 2023

 KENNISGEWING: FIN028/2023

2023/24 FINANSIëLE JAAR

AANSUIWERINGSBEGROTING 28 SEPTEMBER 2023

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 28 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet no.56 van 2003) en Artikel 23 van die Munisipale Begrotings en Verslagdoening Regulasies 2008 onderskeidelik, dat die Aansuiweringsbegroting goedgekeur is tydens die Raadsvergadering van 28 September 2023.

Die dokument sal beskikbaar wees vir publieke inspeksie op die munisipale webtuiste, www.george.gov.za, 5 Oktober 2023.

Lede van die publiek word uitgenooi om skriftelike kommentaar by die munisipaliteit in te dien met betrekking tot die dokument. Alle kommentaar en insae moet gerig word aan “Die Munisipale Bestuurder, George Munisipaliteit, Yorkstraat 71, George 6530”.

Kontak gerus die Begrotingsbestuurder by 044 801 9122 vir enige verdere navrae.

DR M GRATZ

MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

_________________________________________________________________________

NOTICE: FIN028/2023

2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR

ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 28 SEPTEMBER 2023

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act no.56 of 2003) and Section 23 of the Municipal Budgets and Reporting Regulations 2008 respectively, that the Adjustment Budget was approved during the Council meeting held on 28 September 2023.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the municipal website www.george.gov.za,  from 5 October 2023.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Municipal Manager, George Municipality, 71 York Street, George 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager at 044 802 9122 with any enquiries.

DR M GRATZ

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Public notice: Two new traffic circles on York Street

DESCRIPTION:

Two new traffic circles in York Street between Hope Street/ R102 circle and Union Street/Plattner Boulevard.

BACKGROUND:

The two new traffic circles and the associated road upgrades are required to accommodate the additional traffic to be generated by the new Mediclinic, the 1onYork development and the future Crocodile Farm residential development. The design of these road upgrades aligns with both Municipal and Provincial requirements, and the project is funded by various private stakeholders.

 REMEDIAL WORKS:

Repairs must be done to defaults on the asphalt on three small sections in the left lane of the North and South bound road carriageways.

This repair work will be done on Thursday 28 September 2023 and all road users are requested to please be patient and adhere to the traffic accommodation measures that will be in place to assist with traffic flow and ensure the safety of the construction workers.

An apology is extended to all road users inconvenienced by the remedial works.

 

George Municipality hosted Women’s Day event with entrepreneurship as a theme

George Municipality Gender and Disability subsection, Community Development Department held a women’s day event recently with 241 women in attendance at the Conville Community Centre with entrepreneurship as a theme.

According to Ejustley Boshoff, Coordinator of the Gender and Disability subsection, the objectives were to network, motivate and give woman access to information to start their own businesses, to become entrepreneurs. Boshoff said, “It was a very successful event, we received very positive feedback. We had very powerful and informative speakers Lucinda Orie, a well-known speaker, was a very powerful speaker at the event and gave insight into her life story and her book, when a woman is damn fool, which she released in 2022. Lianda Landman from Seda (Small enterprise development agency) was also a speaker at the event and gave an informative speech on how Seda can assist small businesses.

Carli Adams, a very well-known transgender businesswoman, shared her journey of becoming a successful hairdresser with the audience.

Boshoff said they’ve had a few successful stories coming from the event with unemployed women that were linked with other entrepreneurs that will assist them in future with their ventures and give them opportunities that will provide possible employment.

Boshoff said the women were spoiled by the Gender and Disability subsection with a hearty cooked meal for lunch. They had coffee, tea and rusks when they arrived and had muffins later.

South Africa commemorates Women’s Month as a tribute to the thousands of remarkable women who marched to the Union Building in Pretoria in 1956. They protested the Pass Law and the restriction of movement for people of colour. Organisations and individuals give tribute to the pioneers of the women’s movements, women in leadership positions and businesswomen.

 

Photo above: Carly Adams, Angelique Vezasie, Sorica Campher, Ejustley Boshoff, Cllr Thandiswa Qatana, Ennie Mudau, Nozipho Stone and Estelle Fredericks at the Women’s Day event at the Conville Civic Centre.

Ejustley Boshoff and Sharon Williams, a hairdresser that will register her business after the event. To the right is Ennie Mudau from the Department of Justice, a speaker at the event. She is part of the Anti- Gender Based Violence and Femicide Forum.

Ejustley Boshoff, Dolphina Lamprecht with flowers she received at the event, and Cllr Thandiswa Qatana.

Some of the ladies attending the Women’s Day event.

Lucinda Orie, writer and motivational speaker at the event.

A view of the women attending the event at the Conville Community Centre.

Update Kraaibosch Estate/Groenkloof area

Update Kraaibosch Estate/Groenkloof area –
Issued by George Mun 27 September 2023 at 15h35:

Water will be interupted for another 5 hours. Contractor deployed to assist the Municipality. This is a bulk supply pipeline failure.