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Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Denneoord

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF DENNEOORD – BERG STREET, WITLES AVENUE AND DARLING STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY, 13 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 to do 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 SATURDAY, 20 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD – BERG STRAAT, WITLES LAAN EN DARLING STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 13 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 SATERDAG 20 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Update: Refuse Removal Notice


Refuse removal operations are ongoing as per the normal schedule. However, there are currently some backlogs in certain areas regarding the removal of green bags. We anticipate that these backlogs will be resolved by tomorrow, Friday, April 12, 2024. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Heather Park- Airways Road

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHER PARK- AIRWAYS ROAD.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2024 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 19 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN HEATHER PARK- AIRWAYS ROAD

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEATHER PARK- AIRWAYS ROAD.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 12 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 19 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Wilderness

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS
LANGVLEI ROAD AND LANGVLEI AVENUE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2024 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 19 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS
LANGVLEI WEG EN LANGVLEI LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 12 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 19 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Unexpected Power Outages in Parts of Wilderness

An unexpected power outage occurred at North Street, Lake Road, 7th, and 8th Avenues in Wilderness, following the tripping of Kleinkrantz Sub-Station. An 11kV cable was found to be damaged. An electrician is in the process of isolating and restoring power. The estimated time of repair is 45 minutes.

UPDATE 4: Impact of Heavy Rainfall in George Municipal Area

Gwaing Landfill Site reopened

Mop-up operations continue in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours overnight. Wet and cold conditions will persist over the next few days but no further extreme rainfall is expected only intermittent drizzles. The weather should clear by this weekend.

Roads closed due to flooding
Wilderness – Die Vleie remains closed due to water levels. We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution during wet conditions.

Areas Flooded
So far, the municipality has issued 275 pieces of gunplas as a temporary relief to residents whose informal settlement structures were damaged by the floods. More gunplas requests are still being considered and issued.

Disruption to Service Delivery
Although the road into the Gwaing landfill Site is not 100% accessible, the landfill site has been reopened to the public. Motorists visiting the site must please drive with caution. Collection of garden waste has resumed. Some of our tippers have started with the collection this morning in Heather Park, Heatherlands, Glenbarrie and some have started with today’s areas (Denneoord).

Emergency Services remain on alert
George Disaster Management Services remains on standby to attend to any emergencies.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

UPDATE 3: Impact of Heavy Rainfall in George Municipal Area

The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road remains closed

Mop-up operations continue in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours overnight. Wet and cold conditions will persist over the next few days but no further extreme rainfall is expected only intermittent drizzles. The weather should clear by this weekend.

Roads closed due to flooding
Wilderness – Die Vleie remains closed due to water levels

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution during wet conditions.

Areas flooded
Residents evacuated from Blanco have returned to their homes.
Uniondale residents who were accommodated in the Lyonville Community Hall have been assisted by family.

Disruption to Service Delivery
The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road remains closed, due to the inclement weather and updated notices will be issued when conditions allow for it to be reopened.

Emergency Services remain on alert
George Disaster Management Services remain on standby to attend to any emergencies.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

UPDATE 2: Impact of Heavy Rainfall in George Municipal Area

Die Vleie, Wilderness

Mop-up operations continue in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours overnight. The rain has subsided quite considerably; however, the George Disaster Management Services continue to advise members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today.

Roads closed due to flooding
Wilderness – Die Vleie still closed due to water levels

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution as the roads are wet and slippery. Please note, that the road surfaces remain wet, motorists are to proceed with caution and at reduced speed.

Areas flooded
24 residential homes reported flooding throughout the George Municipal area, including one partial collapse of a structure in Herold.

Blanco Community Hall is currently housing approximately 25 people who were evacuated in Blanco
House flooded in Uniondale, residents temporarily accommodated in Lyonville Community Hall
Up with Downs School, Blanco and VGK Primary School, Geelhoutboom have reported being affected by flooding.
A number of schools have closed for today but are communicating directly with their learners and parents in this regard.

Disaster Management Services is assessing damage in residential areas of Wilderness and at the Wilderness Water Treatment Works buildings.

Electrotechnical Services is assessing damage to infrastructure in Anchorage Lane and surrounding streets, Wilderness

Disruption to Service Delivery
The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road remains closed, due to the inclement weather and green bags will not be collected until further notice The Waste Transfer Station remains operational.
The collection of black refuse bags and recycling bags has resumed.

Emergency Services remain on alert
George Disaster Management Services remains on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continues to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

Only travel, if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

UPDATE: Impact of Heavy Rainfall in George Municipal Area


Fallen tree on Wilderness Water Treatment Works building

Mop-up operations have started in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours since last night. The rain has subsided quite considerably; however, the George Disaster Management Services continue to advise members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today.

Rainfall over the past 24 hours
• Unconfirmed rainfall measured at the Botanical Gardens, 105mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Buffelskop, catchment Area for Touws River, 180mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Upper Touws River Water Weather Station, 110 mm
• Confirmed rainfall measured at Garden Route Dam, 100mm and Garden Route Dam is overflowing.
• Confirmed rainfall Uniondale, 85mm
• Confirmed rainfall Haarlem,70mm
• Confirmed Avontuur, 72mm

Temporary Road Closures
Four roads temporarily closed including Outeniqua Pass. Camphersdrift Road, CJ Langenhoven Street, Hope Street and King George Road. All roads have been reopened.

The second entrance to Waboomskraal was temporarily closed and caution was issued for water across the roadways between Oudtshoorn and the Outeniqua Pass.

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution as the roads are wet and slippery. Please note, that the road surfaces remain wet, motorists are to proceed with caution and at reduced speed.

Areas flooded
• 17 – 20 houses have reported flooding – Areas include Hoekwil, Lawaaikamp, Borcherds, Rosedale, Blanco and Thembalethu Zone 4, 6 and 7
• Blanco Community Hall is currently housing approximately 25 people who were evacuated from Malgas Singel and Klaassen Street in Blanco
• House flooded in Uniondale; residents temporarily accommodated in Lyonville Community Hall
• Flood reporting along Touws River (Pirate’s Creek, Die Duin) following a delay in opening the river mouth
• Anchorage Lane, Wilderness – several homes flooded
• Ebb and Flow Camp Site has experienced minor flood conditions
• Flooding at Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Damage is being assessed by Civil Engineering Services
• Fallen tree on Wilderness Water Treatment Works building being assessed and removed
• The river mouth has been opened by SANPARKS and is flowing correctly

Disruption to Service Delivery
• The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road has been closed, due to the inclement weather. The Waste Transfer Station remains operational.
• The collection of black refuse bags and recycling bags will resume later today. Green bags will not be collected due to the closure of the Gwaing landfill site.
• All planned vegetation maintenance is postponed for today.
• Planned power outages have been postponed for today.

Emergency Services remain on alert
Although the rainfall has decreased considerably, the George Disaster Management Services remain on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continues to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
Only travel, if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

UPDATE: Impact of Heavy Rainfall in George Municipal Area

A fallen tree on the Wilderness Water Treatment Works building

Mop-up operations have started in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours since last night. The rain has subsided quite considerably; however, the George Disaster Management Services continue to advise members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today.

Rainfall over the past 24 hours
• Unconfirmed rainfall measured at the Botanical Gardens, 105mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Buffelskop, catchment Area for Touws River, 180mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Upper Touws River Water Weather Station, 110 mm
• Confirmed rainfall measured at Garden Route Dam, 100mm and Garden Route Dam is overflowing.
• Confirmed rainfall Uniondale, 85mm
• Confirmed rainfall Haarlem,70mm
• Confirmed Avontuur, 72mm

Temporary Road Closures
Four roads temporarily closed including Outeniqua Pass. Camphersdrift Road, CJ Langenhoven Street, Hope Street and King George Road. All roads have been reopened.

The second entrance to Waboomskraal was temporarily closed and caution was issued for water across the roadways between Oudtshoorn and the Outeniqua Pass.

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution as the roads are wet and slippery. Please note, that the road surfaces remain wet, motorists are to proceed with caution and at reduced speed.

Areas flooded
• 17 – 20 houses have reported flooding – Areas include Hoekwil, Lawaaikamp, Borcherds, Rosedale, Blanco and Thembalethu Zone 4, 6 and 7
• Blanco Community Hall is currently housing approximately 25 people who were evacuated from Malgas Singel and Klaassen Street in Blanco
• House flooded in Uniondale; residents temporarily accommodated in Lyonville Community Hall
• Flood reporting along Touws River (Pirate’s Creek, Die Duin) following a delay in opening the river mouth
• Anchorage Lane, Wilderness – several homes flooded
• Ebb and Flow Camp Site has experienced minor flood conditions
• Flooding at Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Damage is being assessed by Civil Engineering Services
• Fallen tree on Wilderness Water Treatment Works building being assessed and removed
• The river mouth has been opened by SANPARKS and is flowing correctly

Disruption to Service Delivery
• The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road has been closed, due to the inclement weather. The Waste Transfer Station remains operational.
• The collection of black refuse bags and recycling bags will resume later today. Green bags will not be collected due to the closure of the Gwaing landfill site.
• All planned vegetation maintenance is postponed for today.
• Planned power outages have been postponed for today.

Emergency Services remain on alert
Although the rainfall has decreased considerably, the George Disaster Management Services remain on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continues to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
Only travel, if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

Road between Oudtshoorn and Outeniqua Pass at Klipdrif.
Privates Creek, Wilderness
Road between Oudtshoorn and Outeniqua Pass at Klipdrif.
Anchorage Lane, Wilderness.
Koesterbosrivier, near Blanco

 

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: Flooded roads – drive with caution

Issued George Municipality, 9 April 2024

George Disaster Management Services advises members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today. Several roads are semi-flooded in the George town area and outskirts.

Only travel if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION
Klipdrif – road between Oudtshoorn and Outeniqua Pass
Waboomskraal – the second road is flooded
N2 touwsriver/ salinas. The road is being cleared of water and sand by SANRAL
Kaaimans remains open, with no major issues lot of water on the road
Langenhoven Street –

CLOSED
Hope Street
King George Road

UPDATE 1: Weather Advisory for George Area

Issued by George Municipality, April 9 @ 06:15

Due to heavy downpours, water is severely ponding (seeping upward from inside or below the surface) at the bottom section of York Street, R102 to the Go George Bus Depot. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid using this route if possible.

As a safety precaution against the floods, members of the public are urged to avoid being on the roads unless necessary. This applies to both motorists and pedestrians.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: Weather Update for George area


Issued George Municipality, 9 April @05:00

The George Municipality’s Disaster Management this morning warned that more heavy rains are expected this morning between 06:00 and 08:00 at its highest. With torrential rains throughout the past night, some areas have already been flooded including Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George.

We would like to ask the public to be cautious this morning, drive slowly, do not speed through water potholes, and follow law enforcement officials’ instructions. We also advise the community members, if possible, to delay their commute this morning to ease traffic congestion.

There is heavy mist in areas such as Kleinkrantz as you enter George, which can affect visibility, please take caution.

George Disaster Management Services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continue to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

Unexpected Power Outage in Pacaltsdorp

An unexpected power outage occurred at Cherry Maur Street in Pacaltsdorp. On investigation, electricians found a cable fault in the middle of the road. The electrician can only be able to open the road and do repairs tomorrow, 9 April. The power will remain off until repairs are completed tomorrow.

Update: Power Supply Restored

Earlier today we reported power outages in parts of George including Conville and Parkdene. The Electrotechnical Services Department confirmed that all power supply has been restored.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Control Burns required

The public is advised that George Fire Services will be undertaking Control Burns in and around the Garden Route Dam over the next month, subject to weather conditions including wind direction to avoid smoke over residential areas. These control burns must however take place to ensure the reduction of the fuel load of cleared alien vegetation. The public will be advised on the day of a Control Burn.
Fire Emergencies must be reported to 044 801 6311.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: Weather Update for George area

The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning. Heavy rainfall is predicted for the George area this afternoon at approximately 16:00. The Garden Route including the George area is expected to receive rainfall of up to 60mm with possible flash flooding.

George Disaster Management Services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continue to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

Motorists are warned to drive with caution due to heavy rainfall and mist which is affecting visibility.

The public is advised to avoid walking/ and or swimming and parking vehicles at any of the beaches as they could be affected by storm surges.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311