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UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF PACALTSODORP

Repairs of a transformer that needs replacement are still in progress. ETR which was estimated at 21:00 is now 4hrs from the publication time of this post. A feeder from a switching station in Pacaltsdorp is out due to vandalism. An overhead 11kV line and a mini substation are off. Parts of Pacaltsdorp, are experiencing power outages since earlier today.

Issued by George Municipality
11 April 2023 @ 22:00

POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF PACALTSODORP

A feeder from a switching station in Pacaltsdorp is out due to vandalism. A transformer needs to be replaced. Currently, an overhead 11kV line and a mini substation are off. Parts of Pacaltsdorp, therefore, are experiencing power outages. ETR is 21:00.

Issued by George Municipality
11 April 2023 @ 13:30

Monday, 10 April 2023: Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 17:00 this afternoon until 16:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 16:00.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 10/04/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 11/04/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 12/04/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 10/04/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 11/04/2023
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 12/04/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30

Loadshedding continues to be suspended until 17:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding (previously communicated Stage 3) will be implemented at 17:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Sunday.

Loadshedding will then be suspended again from 05:00 on Sunday until 16:00.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 08/04/2023
None

Sunday 09/04/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 10/04/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 08/04/2023
None

Sunday 09/04/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 10/04/2023
21:00 – 23:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore 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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
TAAIBOS RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

Issued by George Municipality
6 April 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
TAAIBOS WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 12 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 DONDERDAG 13 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
6 April 2023

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF HANSMOESKRAAL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HANSMOESKRAAL

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 11 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H30 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 WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H30.

Issued by George Municipality
6 April 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER – GEDEELTE VAN HANSMOESKRAAL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HANSMOESKRAAL

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 11 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H30 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 12 APRIL 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H30.

Uitegereik deur George Munisipalitiet
6 April 2023

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter, varying stages of loadshedding up to Stage 3 will be implemented daily until 05:00 on Tuesday next week.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 05/04/2023
20:00 – 22:30

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

Friday 07/04/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Saturday 08/04/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30

Sunday 09/04/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 10/04/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 05/04/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 06/04/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 07/04/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Saturday 08/04/2023
15:00 – 17:30

Sunday 09/04/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 10/04/2023
21:00 – 23:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot).  The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

*Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding*
Consumers are therefore 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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

PLANNED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – GROENKLOOF AND SURROUNDS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
Groenkloof and Surrounding Area

NOTICE is hereby given that the water supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 06 APRIL 2023 FROM 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM due to emergency repair work.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on TUESDAY 11 APRIL 2023 FROM 10H00 TO 14H00.

Issued by George Municipality
5 April 2023

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BEPLANDE WATERVOORSIENING ONDERBREKING – GROENKLOOF EN OMGEWING

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
Groenkloof en Area Rondom Groenkloof

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 06 APRIL 2023 VANAF 10H00 TOT 14H00 weens noodherstel werk.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DINSDAG 11 APRIL 2023 VANAF 10H00 TOT 14H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipalitiet
5 April 2023

The Economic Development Unit of the George Municipality is hosting a workshop for Women Entrepreneurs on Thursday, 20 April 2023. The workshop aims to empower small and medium entrepreneurs (SMMEs) in George, to start and grow sustainable businesses and organisations. The workshop’s essence is to encourage, equip, and facilitate their entrepreneurial drives and growth.

Entrepreneurship requires one to possess high interest and commitment. Therefore, entrepreneurs must always equip themselves with information and knowledge on ins and outs of the business. Knowledge and skills in financial management, business administration, information technology (IT) and marketing would be very helpful for them in determining the direction of their business.

The workshop is for those women who have already established businesses and who would like to take their businesses to the next level.

Interested women entrepreneurs should register by RSVP Ntombi by Tuesday, 12 April 2023 on 044 801 9471 or email nnobebe@george.gov.za. Only the first 25 registrations will be accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 3 April 2023, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                         88,74
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                 13.5 mm  (Measured up to and including 3 April 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.