Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height: 99,61%
Rainfall for the previous days: 4 mm (Measured 12 November – 18 November 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.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 100 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 9.75 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 06 – 11 November 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.
The George Community Development office’s telephone lines have been restored. They can be reached on 044 802 2000.
The public can visit the office at the corner of Varing and St. John’s Streets, George CBD, if necessary.
The George Library is pleased to announce a new, convenient service for book renewals via WhatsApp ONLY FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY. Library users can now easily renew their borrowed books by sending their card barcode number to 074 262 4958.
Once the barcode is submitted, users will receive a new due date for their books. This service aims to provide a quicker and more accessible way to manage your library items.
We encourage all library members to take advantage of this new feature. Please share this information with others in the community so they can also benefit from the enhanced service.
We thank the public for their continued support of the George Library.
You may phone the George Library at 044 801 9199 for more information. For contact details for the other libraries visit www.george.gov.za under contacts.
The George Community Development office’s telephone lines are temporarily out of order. The matter is receiving attention as technicians are investigating the cause of the downlines.
For urgent matters the public can visit the office at the corner of Varing and St. John’s Streets, George CBD or email ejcorner@george.gov.za or txolwzela@george.gov.za
Unplanned water outage:
Issued by George Municipality 5 November 2024 at 17h28
Water teams are busy repairing a water connection at a premises in Cradock Street. Estimated time of repair is 1.5 hours.
In the photo above a proud Deborah Booysen, a mother of four children, received her home keys from Mayor Jackie von Brandis. From left are Cllr Theresa Jeyi (Chief Whip of Council),Given Masase and Brumilda Kirchner (Official from the Human Settlements Department, George Municipality).
A total of eight houses were handed over last week, bringing the total number of houses completed and occupied at Metrogrounds Housing Project to 89. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address housing shortages in the community.
According to Clinton Petersen, Acting Deputy Director: Human Settlements at George Municipality, the beneficiaries of the Metrogrounds Housing Project were selected based on criteria from the Housing Demand Database. Priority was given to those who have been on the waiting list the longest, as well as individuals aged 60 and older, persons with disabilities, farm workers, and residents of informal settlements and backyards. The houses handed over last week were allocated according to a list provided by the contractor, indicating homes that are ready for occupation.
Mayor Jackie von Brandis said she is ecstatic for the new homeowners. “Most of them have waited a very long time for their homes and I hope even more new doors will be opened soon,” Von Brandis said.
The beneficiaries who received keys to their new homes include, Abraham Claassen (53) and Monica Frances Jonck (57), Koos Prinsloo (53) and Enrika Van Rooyen (36), Frederick Bruiners (52) and Lena Alexander (53), Piet Jafta (53), Deborah Booysen (40),Marike Jonk (37),Victoria Beginsel (51) and Sam Williams (52) as well as
Mogo Matilda Kanie (52) and Johannes Kanie (55).
Deborah Booysen said three of her four children will live with her in her home. She said she feels good to be able to move into her brand-new home. She said she lived at Palana Informal Settlement and have been on the waiting list since 2003.
Frederick Bruiners and Lena Alexander and their son Alfredo (22) will live in their new house after waiting for their new home since 2003. They’ve had their informal house burned down in Borchards and lived in a temporary structure. “Yoh, Frederick exclaimed almost in disbelief as he said he is so happy that they have their own home now.”
Good progress has been made on the project and 347 houses are still to be handed over in the Metrogrounds development.
During a progress meeting held on 30 October 2024, it was confirmed that snagging for the remaining houses in Phase 1, which consists of 236 housing opportunities, will be completed by 29 November 2024.
In addition, Phase 2 of the project, which includes 200 housing opportunities, is advancing with 150 houses in the final stages of completion. Approval was also granted in October 2024 for the construction of 196 top structures for Phase 3, with processes for construction and subsidy administration is set to commence pending the completion of the necessary statutory documentation.
Photo:
Mayor Jackie von Brandis handed the title deed of the home to Frederick Bruiners and Lena Alexander after receiving their new home at Metrogrounds. From left are Cllr Theresa Jeyi (Chief Whip of Council), Mayor Von Brandis, Alexander, Bruiners, Raylene Petrus and Vanessa Brandt from Human Settlements, George Municipality.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 100 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 40 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 30 October – 5 November 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.
A bullying prevention programme is currently being implemented for Grade 4 and 5 students at Pacaltsdorp Primary School. Many participants face challenges with reading and writing, which makes traditional worksheets difficult. To enhance learning activities, the programme under the leadership of the Community Development Department at George Municipality, seeks donations of old magazines.
These magazines will be utilised in hands-on activities where students can cut out pictures, allowing for engagement without the need for reading and writing. This visual approach will help teach essential social skills, such as empathy and kindness.
Your support will significantly contribute to modifying behaviours and fostering positive relationships among students. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Community members are encouraged to drop off any magazines at the Community Development offices located at the corner of St John’s and Varing Avenue.
The contact person is Robyn Parks on 044 802 2000.
George Munisipaliteit is in kennis gestel van individue in Uniondale wat lyste opstel van inwoners wat glo in aanmerking kom om vleispakkies te ontvang. Ons wil dit duidelik stel dat hierdie inisiatief op geen manier met George Munisipaliteit geassosieer word nie. Geen sulke pakkies sal versprei word nie.
Vir verdere navrae of verduideliking, kontak asseblief ons amptelike kantore by 044 752 1024.
In the photo above the Garden Route Dam overflowed on 29 October 2024
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 100 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 108,5 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 22 – 29 October 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.
