Notice Archive

PUBLIC NOTICE:  Speaker live on radio discussing Civic Education Awareness project

Issued by George Municipality 3 May 2023 for immediate release

Speaker of George Council, Cllr Sean Snyman, will be live on Eden FM and Heartbeat FM radio stations respectively next week to discuss the launch of Civic Education Awareness project on 16 and 17^th of May.

Listen to the Speaker on 8 May 2023 at 16h30 on Eden FM live discussing the Civic education awareness project and public participation in Local Government. If you miss this discussion, you can catch him live on 11 May 2023 at 16h30 on Heartbeat FM live discussing the same topics.

The Civic Education Awareness Project is one of the key support programmes being rolled out to municipalities by the Public Participation Unit of the Western Cape Department of Local Government.. The main objective of the project is to empower communities by raising awareness of their rights and responsibilities insofar as municipal decision-making processes are concerned.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 85,11
Rainfall for previous 7 days: 9.2 mm (Measured up to and including 1 May 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

PUBLIC NOTICE: ABSA Bank Clients Take Note!
Issued George Municipality, 2 May 2023 for immediate release

Please note that ABSA Bank clients may experience issues with payment to George Municipality via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).

ABSA Bank has recently corrected/updated their Public Recipients, therefore all ABSA account holders need to update their beneficiary status for George Municipality.

Please follow these steps to update George Municipality as a beneficiary:
1) Delete your current George Municipality beneficiary.
2) Create a new George Municipality beneficiary:
• by selecting “PAY A Bill (Absa listed beneficiary)” ,
• search for George Municipality as Institution name and click select,
• continue with filling in required information until transaction is complete.

Should you require assistance updating George Municipality as a beneficiary, please contact our offices (044) 801 9111.

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: ABSA Bank-kliënte neem kennis!
Uitgereik George Munisipaliteit, 2 Mei 2023 vir onmiddellike vrylating

Let asseblief daarop dat ABSA Bank-kliënte probleme ondervind met betaling aan George Munisipaliteit via EFT (Elektroniese Fondsoordrag).

ABSA Bank het onlangs hul Openbare Ontvangers reggestel/bygewerk, daarom moet alle ABSA-rekeninghouers hul begunstigde status vir George Munisipaliteit opdateeer.

Volg asb hierdie stappe om George-munisipaliteit as begunstigde op hoogte te hou:

1) Skrap jou huidige George Munisipaliteit begunstigde.
2) Skep ‘n nuwe George Munisipaliteit begunstigde:
• deur “PAY A Bill (ABSA genoteerde begunstigde)” te kies,
• soek vir George Munisipaliteit as Instelling se naam en selekteer,
• gaan voort met die invul van vereiste inligting totdat die transaksie voltooi is.

Indien u enige hulp benodig met die opdatering van George Munisipaliteit as begunstigde, kontak gerus ons kantore (044) 801 9111.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height:   85,11
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                          9.2 mm (Measured up to and including 1 May 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
TIEN MYL LAAN

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 04 MAY 2023 FROM 14H00 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 05 MAY 2023 FROM 14H00 TO 18H00.

Issued by George Municipality, 22 May 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS HOOGTE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS HOOGTE
TIEN MYL LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDEGAG 04 MEI 2023 VANAF 14H00 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 05 MEI 2023 VANAF 14H00 TOT 18H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 22 May 2022

UPDATE: YORK STREET RE-OPENED AFTER MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Issued by George Municipality, 2 May 2023@15:30

One lane of York Street which was temporarily closed due to a Motor vehicle accident has been re-opened for traffic.

POWER OUTAGE ON 8TH AVENUE IN WILDERNESS
Issued by George Municipality, 2 May 2023, 11:30

There is a power outage at Wilderness 8th Avenue, due to blown termination. Repair works entail, clearing vegetation, MV joint and termination. The estimated time of repair is 16:00.

28 April @ 17h30, issued George Municipality

The following streets are affected by the continuing emergency repairs at Lavalia M24 Minisub:

Kaktus, Kapokblom, Kalosie, Portion Park, Portion Kalkontjie, Kanna, Kokerboom, Krismisroos, Karmelia, Katjiepiering and Kosmos Streets

Power could not be restored at 16:00 as previously communicated.

While reinstating electrical services. A design change had to be implemented to reinstate the electrical supply to meet occupational Health & Safety compliance.

The design change required the team to replace Medium Voltage (MV) underground bundle with MV underground cable. Therefore, an additional 5 hrs to the work. The new Estimated time for completion of repairs 22h00.

REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND ASSOCIATED SURFACING ON ROOIDRAAI ROAD

The repair to slip failures and upgrade of stormwater infrastructure and associated surfacing on Rooidraai Road, Herolds Bay, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from the end of April 2023. The Phase 1 construction duration is estimated at 11 months.

PROJECT:
REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND SURFACING:
ROOIDRAAI ROAD: PHASE 1

DESCRIPTION:
Repairs to slip failures will be done. Stormwater infrastructure will be upgraded, and the existing block paving will be replaced. Existing waterlines will be relocated.

PROJECT PERIOD:
End April 2023 to February 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by residents, road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to flag persons, temporary road signage and markings will be required. The Road will be closed to the public, but access will be granted to residents living adjacent to the road.

ACCESS TO THE SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Fred Wait – 076 393 1177

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all residents to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.