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Author: Nadine Payle

George Municipality Supports our Boys in Green and Gold 🇿🇦

Back: Henko Lourens, Monique Isaks, Shane Horne, Keith Meyer, Sinazo Moshani
Eddie Koeberg , Ronel Valla, Lindelwa Allam Front: Martin Botha, Peter-Jon du Plessis, Josephine Mpembe , Amanda Joubert
(Human Settlements, Planning & Development & Property Management Department & Finance Department)

It is that time again when South Africans stand fully behind our boys as they go and defend their title as the World Champions in this year’s 2023 Rugby World Cup Game.

The first game of the Rugby World Cup kicks off tonight and our very own Officials at the George Municipality showed their support to the Springboks today by wearing green and Gold! The Springboks will be playing against Scotland on Sunday @17:45

Picture 2:
Lauren Louw and Angelo Prins
(Community Services Department)

Picture 3: 
Back: Veronica Badenhorst, Zimaza Bulo, Klopper Mabunda, Jennifer Schoeman, Xolisile Sothushe
Front: Nadine Payle, Bongiwe Mgwali, Jomeila Apollis, Heybrè Ellis, Anga Gxoyiya 
(Office of The Municipal Mayor & Corporate Services Department)
Picture 4: 
Back: Gerard Goliath Renaldo Coetzee, Riaan du Plessis, Magda Meyer, Hein Diemont 
Front: Elrina Bothma, Elaine Diemont 
(Finance Department)

Updated status on the BFI Water Projects for George – Component 3, 4, 5 and 6

George Municipality received a Budget Facility for Infrastructure Funding (BFI) grant to the value of R1.107 billion from National Treasury in the 2021/22 financial year and the BFI project with its various project components, has shown significant progress and expenditure in the 2022/23 financial years. George Municipality is actively working to keep our economy on the go, by ensuring adequate long-term planning and investment into our resources – that is water, sewerage and electricity.  The full BFI project is planned to be completed by 30 June 2025.

George Municipality provides water services to over 243 996 residents from 67 787 households across 28 wards including the coastal areas of Kleinkrantz, Wilderness, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay and Gwaing in the city of George area. The objectives of the project are to ensure adequate potable water supply to meet the demand of the current population and to provide security for future development, both social and economic, and to reduce pollution of certain main water courses.

Updates on the Potable Water Security and Remedial Works components funded by BFI Grant
The project consists of 12 components, some of which will be executed in more than one construction phase.

Component 3
The refurbishment of the existing Sludge Discharge System Phase 1 and 2 at the Eden, Meul and Schaapkop Pumpstations will improve the reliability of the aged pump stations.

Status: Construction of the first phase has reached completion at the Meul and Eden Pump Stations

Phase 1: The first phase of the upgrading and refurbishment of the Meul Sewage Pumpstation was completed in June 2023, including a new standby generator and motor control centre. This is also the case for the new motor control centre at the Eden Sewage Pumpstation.  The Schaapkop Sewage Pumpstation implementation was delayed and the tender for the Phase 1 implementation had to be cancelled.
Phase 2: Civil engineering construction on the Meul Sewage Pumpstation Phase 2 as well as the Eden Pump Station are currently in  the tender stage.  The design process is under way for Schaapkop Pump Station, incorporating both Phases 1 and 2 to be implemented as a single project.

Component 4
The upgrading of the Garden Route Dam Outlet and Supply project includes the replacement of the existing 600 mm diameter raw water pipeline from the intake tower at the Garden Route Dam to the raw water pumpstations, with a new 800 mm diameter stainless steel pipeline to accommodate a higher flowrate in accordance with the future raw water flow requirements.

Status: The project construction contract was awarded for an amount of R 34.2 million on 26 May 2023. The 800mm diameter Stainless Steel pipes are being manufactured in China and will arrive in SA in December 2023, whereafter the on-site installation will commence in early 2024. The estimated completion date for the project is July 2024.

Component 5
2 x 1250 kVA generators have been installed at the Garden Route Dam raw water pumpstation.  These generators will ensure that during loadshedding or any other power outage, raw water can continue to be pumped uninterrupted to the Water Treatment Works for processing for drinking water supply.
Construction and installation have been completed and the project has been commissioned. The generators automatically start and operate during load-shedding.

Component 6
An additional 40 million litre raw water storage and balancing dam will be constructed, as well as a 340m long 800mm diameter raw water outlet pipeline and an 800mm diameter raw water pump main extension, to secure sufficient raw water storage capacity to supply the 20Ml/day extension to the Water Treatment Works and the existing two treatment plants. The new raw water dam will supplement the existing storage dams that provide raw water to the two water treatment plants.

Status: The preliminary design process considered two alternative positions in order to select the most cost-effective solution. Final designs of the selected position have been completed and procurement of a Contractor to construct the works has commenced. It is planned that this new raw water storage dam will be commissioned in June 2025.

Follow link for update on Components 1 and 2

http://tinyurl.com/3nwbcjjt

 

 

UPDATE: Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Levallia

UPDATE: Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Levallia
Kindly note that the planned power outage that was scheduled for 9 September 2023 has been postponed. A new date will be issued shortly.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LEVALLIA
SAUER, BAILIE, GELDERBLOM, PLAATJIES, GROWERS, VOLKWYN, STUURMAN, LEEN, CHRIS APRIL, MAREE STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 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 SUNDAY 10

SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 18H00.
Issued by George Municipality
1 September 2023
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Beplande Onderbreking van die Elektriese Toevoer: Gedeelte van Levallia

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LEVALLIA

SAUER, BAILIE, GELDERBLOM, PLAATJIES, GROWERS, VOLKWYN, STUURMAN, LEEN, CHRIS APRIL, MAREE STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 09 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 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 SONDAG 10 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 18H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
1 September 2023

STREETLIGHTS ON THE N2

Please note there are sections on the N2 where streetlighting falls under the control of the South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) and lights are therefore NOT serviced by George Municipality Electrotechnical Services.

These areas are:

Kraaibosch area – SANRAL lighting extends from the Knysna Road/N2 turn-off intersection near the Garden Route Mall to 250 metres east of the road entrance to Victoria Bay.

Wilderness Central – SANRAL lighting extends from the George Road/N2 intersection to 150 metres east of the South Road intersection near the NSRI.

Wilderness East – SANRAL lighting extends from the Dumbleton Street/Buxton Road/N2 intersection to 1km east of the Second Avenue intersection at Caltex Garage.

While George Municipality engages with SANRAL when streetlight issues arise in these sections, George Electrotechnical Services are not responsible for the maintenance or management thereof. Please contact SANRAL on 041 398 3200 to report any streetlighting issues on the N2.

ESKOM INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Wilderness Town

INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BY ESKOM

Date: 14 September 2023
Time: 06:00 to 18:00

AFFECTED AREAS:

• Wilderness town,

Enquiries: 08600 37566

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ONDERBREKING VAN ELEKTRISITEITSTOEVOER DEUR ESKOM

Datum: 14 September 2023
Tyd: 06:00 to 18:00

AREAS GEAFFEKTEER:

• Wilderness dorp

Navrae: 08600 37566

Updated status on on the BFI Water Projects for George – Component 1 and 2

George Municipality received a Budget Facility for Infrastructure Funding (BFI) grant to the value of R1.107 billion from National Treasury in the 2021/22 financial year and the BFI project with its various project components, has shown significant progress and expenditure in the 2022/23 financial years.

George Municipality is actively working to keep our economy on the go, by ensuring adequate long-term planning and investment into our resources – that is water, sewerage and electricity. The full BFI project is planned to be completed by 30 June 2025.

George Municipality provides water services to over 243 996 residents from 67 787 households across 28 wards including the coastal areas of Kleinkrantz, Wilderness, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay and Gwaing in the city of George area. The objectives of the project are to ensure adequate potable water supply to meet the demand of the current population and to provide security for future development, both social and economic, and to reduce pollution of certain main water courses.

Updates on the Potable Water Security and Remedial Works components funded by BFI Grant
The project consists of 12 components, some of which will be executed in more than one construction phase.

Component 1 and 2
The 20 Ml/d extension to the New Water Treatment Works (New WTW) is component 2 of the 12. Component 1 adds the Water Treatment Works residuals treatment facility to the project.

Status: The first contract, valued at R263 million, was awarded for the civil engineering works and construction is continuing on site. The tender for the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (MEI) works was awarded for R217 million. Component 1and 2 form the largest sub-projects of the overall BFI project.
• Placing of concrete is progressing well and the concrete structures are progressing above ground level. The civil engineering works on the main component currently stands at 54% complete and the most difficult parts of the construction has been completed.
• The construction on the 600m long, 900mm diameter, clear water HDPE pipeline started in late 2022, is currently at 70% completion. The river crossing is ready to commence plus the two tie-ins at the start and end of the pipeline, which will require shut downs of the clear water feed pipeline to the reservoirs.
• The concrete for the three tanks of the dewatering facility for the water treatment residuals process, are complete. This forms part of Component 2 of the BFI project and will reduce the load on the sewage conveyance system and pumpstations, as well as reduce the load on the wastewater treatment processes and the main sludge dewatering facility.
• A number of plant shutdowns are required at the new Water Treatment Works to enable tie-ins on the raw water feed to the plant, the clear water feed from the plant to the reservoirs, valve chamber construction, injection chamber construction and some refurbishment of pipework in the existing new Water Treatment Works. These shutdowns have to be carefully co-ordinated to avoid unnecessary downtime or reduction in water supply to George and also contributes to the reasoning for extended water restrictions due to the inability to supply treated water in larger quantities.
• The civil engineering construction is scheduled for completion at the end of February 2024 and the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation by December 2024

EMISSIONS INVENTORY / DATABASE FOR AIR QUALITY PURPOSES

Notice is hereby given, in terms of the George Municipality’s Air Quality Management Plan and the Bylaw relating to Air Quality Management, that all the below-mentioned industries must provide the George Municipality with their general facility information for Air Quality Purposes.The purpose is to have all the below-mentioned industries on a database which can be included in our inventory.

Industries required to provide their information are as follows:
• Dry Cleaners
• Landfill Areas
• Wood drying
• Spray painters
• Waste Water treatment works
• Medical Waste incineration
• Fuel stations
• Crematoriums
• Charcoal Production
• Clay brick
• Creosote pole treatment
• Boilers – HFO (Oil), LPG (Gas), paraffin and wood
• Asphalt PlantsA questionnaire which is compulsory to complete is available at the Environmental Services Section at 82 Meade Street or via email on request.

Enquiries: Ms Janine Fernold
Manager: Environmental Health Practitioner / Air Quality Officer
82 Meade Street, 044 802 2900
jfernold@george.gov.za

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – REDUCE POWER TO AVOID NETWORK TRIPPING|

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Current Usage for George is 15MW higher than it should be – and the excessive loading WILL CAUSE Tripping and EXTENDED OUTAGES if the public do not exercise caution when the power returns on at 18h00

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/

Empowering Businesses with Instant Data Insights – new  Bulk Meter Access Portal for George!

In the contemporary business landscape, the significance of real-time data and transparency has transcended convenience, expanding into the realm of operational optimisation, cost prediction, and the avoidance of unforeseen financial surprises. In light of this, the George Municipality is proud to introduce its Bulk Meter Access Portal. This powerful tool offers a comprehensive view of their electricity consumption, enabling informed decision-making and driving enhanced profitability.

In today’s business world, having up-to-the-minute information is critical to success. That’s why George Municipality is excited to unveil the Bulk Meter Access Portal. This powerful tool helps businesses keep a close eye on their electricity use and make smarter decisions, ultimately boosting profits.

According to Mr. Bongani Mandla, the director of electrotechnical services at George Municipality, this new portal lets businesses, that is our bulk and SSEG customers registered with the municipality, see precisely how much electricity they’re using whenever they want.

“Imagine having a dashboard that shows not only how much electricity is being consumed right now, but also how much was used in the past. This helps companies plan better and avoid surprises in their bills,” says Mandla

This new portal is made possible by Open Access Energy. George Municipality was the first electricity provider in the country to pilot Amptera, Open Access Energy’s freely licensed software solution that automates the reading, processing, and billing of electricity smart meter data.

Easy Access for Property Owners

This portal is designed for property owners in the George Municipality area who use bulk meters. Getting started is a breeze. Just go to https://public.george.gov.za and fill out a short form.

Top-Notch Security

“Making sure your information is safe is a big deal,” says Gerjo Hoffman, Chief-Executive-Officer and co-founder of Open Access Energy, the company that developed this software solution.

“We’ve set up a super strong security system. It’s like the security systems banks use to keep your money safe,” says Hoffman.  When signing up another email will explain next steps to follow.

Seeing Your Electricity Info

Once the unique key has been received and activated, customers can use it to unlock the portal at https://auth.george.gov.za. Inside, they’ll find a bunch of great helpful information. They can see how much electricity they’ve used over time, including right now. They can also check how much their bill will be for the month. If they need info about other meters, they can request that too.

Getting Help Fast

George Municipality wants to make sure everything goes smoothly. If customers have any problems or are not receiving the emails mentioned above, they can contact Derek Baxter on djbaxter@george.gov.za for assistance.

Making Better Choices with Data

In today’s world, knowing your numbers is super important. That’s where the Bulk Meter Access Portal comes in. It gives businesses all the necessary information to use electricity wisely and save money. Instead of just guessing, companies can now make decisions based on actual facts.

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Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 3 September 2023 at 13:45

Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00. This pattern will continue to be implemented until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 04/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 05/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 07/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 08/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 04/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Tuesday 05/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 03:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 07/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 08/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
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/

Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 3 September 2023 at 08:35

Eskom Load shedding schedule update:

Stage 4 loadshedding will be maintained until 16:00 on Sunday ( previously communicated Stage 2 loadshedding).

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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/

UNEXPECTED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: Merriman Street

UNEXPECTED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: Merriman Street

Merriman street aswell as Laing and Fichat street are affected by the current water outage.

A water truck is currently roaming the area. The estimated time of repairs is 5 hours.

Issued by George Municipality 3 September @ 08:43

Planned Interruption of Electricity Supply: Portion of Herolds Bay Line, Kimmelkrans, Nelline & Buffelsfontein

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

Portion of Herolds Bay line
Skimmelkrans, Nelline & Buffelsfontein

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period, the work will be done on
WEDNESDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00

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Beplande onderbreking van die Elektriese Toevoer.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

Gedeelte van Heroldsbaai lyn
skimmelkrans, nellyn & buffelsfontein

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 05 SEPTEMBER 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 WOENSDAG 06 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00

Eskom Load shedding schedule update 2: 31 August 2023 at  14:01

Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented daily until 05:00 on Sunday. Thereafter, stage 2 will be implemented until 16:00.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 31/08/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 02/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 03/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 31/08/2023
19:00 – 21:30

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

Saturday 02/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 03/09/2023
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/

Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 31 August 2023 @07:46

Stage 4 loadshedding will be maintained until 16:00 today. This is due to the loss of 3 generation units last night, and the need to replenish the emergency generation reserves. Eskom will publish another update this afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 31/08/2023
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Thursday 31/08/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

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

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/

Unexpected water outage due to a pipe-burst: 30 August 16:49

Unexpected water outage due to a pipe-burst

An unexpected pipeburst occurred at the Corner of Hops and Harriot Street. A Water truck will be roaming the area.

The following streets are also affected, Hops, Kamassie and Harriot Street. We would like to urge the public to consider diverting through Grysbok, Parakiet and Kammasie Street.
Please avoid Hops Drive.

The estimated time of repair is 5 hours.

George Municipality’s Dynamic Women Fuzisa Nomlala

Join us today in celebrating our very own dynamic woman from the George Municipality: Fuzisa Nomlala, Plans Examiner

“I am consistently a woman of integrity, kind and supportive. A beautiful personality makes a woman special at every turn, be it at home, work or in society.” Fuzisa said.

Since October 2020 Fuzisa has been working as a Plans Examiner. Her daily duty is to scrutinise and evaluate building plan applications but is also responsible for other Building Control matters including inspections, enforcement and administration.

Fuzisa joined George Municipality in October 2018 as an Assistant Building Control Officer. Academically, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, National Diploma in Building Science and has just completed her Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning.

Eskom Load shedding schedule update: 29 August 2023 at 14:26

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday

George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 29/08/2023
16:00 – 18:30

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

Thursday 31/08/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 01/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 29/08/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 30/08/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 31/08/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

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

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/