Notice Archive

Issued by George Municipality, 18 Sept @09:15

With Stage6 load shedding being implemented, the consumers are requested to use water in and around the house sparingly. Both the treatment processes of raw water and the distribution of potable water will be under pressure due to a lack of electricity and similarly, will the Wastewater Infrastructure (pump stations, Treatment Works, etc). George Municipality wishes to thank the residents for their cooperation in this regard.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Sunday, 18 September 2022

Following the tripping of a generation unit each at Kusile and Kriel power stations, Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented effective 04:16. Eskom appeals to the public to help conserve electricity.

George will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:00

19/Sep/2022
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

19/Sep/2022
01:00 – 05:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Saturday, 17 September 2022

Stage 5 load shedding is to be implemented from 10:00 today until 05:00 Monday 19/09/2022.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 19/09/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 19/09/2022
01:00 – 05:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESTIMATED TIME OF REPAIR FOR THE CABLE FAULT IN PACALTSDORP IS 00:00 TONIGHT
Issued by George Mun, 16 Sept 2022 @ 15:20

Two mini sub-station in Pacaltsdorp remained off after load shedding due to a cable fault. The affected areas are Noord Street, Mountview Avenue, Hillcrest, East Street, Poplar Avenue, and a portion of Beach Road. Electricians have been working on this situation since the early hours of today. The affected areas will be restored after repairs are done. ETR is 00:00 tonight, due to the complexity of the two 11kV joints that must be done.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Friday, 16 September 2022

Breakdowns of a generating unit each at Kriel, Majuba and Tutuka power stations over the past 24 hours have necessitated the continuation of load shedding at Stage 4 until Sunday at 05:00.

Thereafter load shedding will be implemented at Stage 3 until 05:00 on Monday. On Sunday Eskom will provide the outlook of the load shedding stages for the week ahead as the teams are working around the clock to return units to service.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/09/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 17/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 16/09/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 17/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 19/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED There is a high risk of tripping due to overload conditions and your assistance in curbing this will be appreciated. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

George Municipality’s Cleansing team together with other government stakeholders will be holding a Big Cleanup Project from 19-21 September 2022, from 09:00-13:00 each day, in celebration and to raise awareness of World Cleanup Day. According to Grace Notshokovu from the Cleansing department, an education/ awareness campaign will also be part of the project.

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations in 191 countries to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.  The day is held over the course of a 24-hour period, on the 3rd Saturday of September annually. World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. It is coordinated by the global organisation Let’s Do It! World.

Members of the public are welcome to join in and assist in their areas with with cleanup project.
See the schedule, dates and where to meet below:

Parkdene –Bontebok Street (along the N2):                           19 September 2022

Lawaaikamp – Bottom of Garcia Street (along the N2):     19 September 2022

Thembalethu Zone 9 –(along the N2):                                     20 September 2022

Rosedale – Genesis Street (along the N2):                            21 September 2022

Please bring with gloves, a hat, water and comfortable shoes – we will provide bags for the litter.

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September
Issued George Municipality

Please take note ESKOM will do maintenance on their supply network on Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

The timeframe is from 08h00 to 16h00. On the day George Municipality will supply Wilderness town and surrounding areas with power from their emergency supply line. However, the public may experience lower than normal voltages and we request that the public use as little power as possible throughout the day to avoid overload and tripping. There is a risk of trips as this alternative supply is not as stable as the normal Eskom supply.

Enquiries: 08600 37566

PARTS OF PACALTSDORP TO REMAIN OFF AFTER THE CURRENT LOAD SHEDDING DUE TO A CABLE FAULT
Issued by George Mun, 16 Sept 2022 @ 09:23

Two mini sub-station in Pacaltsdorp will remain off after the current load shedding due to a cable fault. The affected areas are Noord Street, Mountview Avenue, Hillcrest, East Street, Poplar Avenue, and a portion of Beach Road. Electricians are attending to the situation. The affected areas will be restored after repairs are done. ETR will be communicated shortly.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality, 16 Sept 2022

Please note: Load shedding stage 4 is to continue until Saturday 17 September 2022 at 05:00.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 16/09/2022
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 16/09/2022
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 17/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED There is a high risk of tripping due to overload conditions and your assistance in curbing this will be appreciated. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

PUBLIC NOTICE: POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SERVICES IN ROADS RESERVES

The George Municipal Council approved the Policy for the installation of services in road reserves in July 2022. This Policy aims to provide clear guidelines on the standards that all applicants must comply with when installing services within the George Municipality’s road reserves.

The George Municipality’s road reserves are acquired at a large cost to the Council to ensure that the Municipality delivers on its constitutional requirements.  Private services in a public road reserve must be coordinated within the available space restriction of the road reserves and surroundings.

Public road reserves are Municipal property and accommodate numerous municipal services, including roadways, signage, stormwater systems, water networks, sewer conveyance networks, electricity networks, sidewalks, and trees.

Private services in a public road reserve must be coordinated and well managed within the available space restriction of the road reserve and surroundings. Installation of private services must also be carefully managed and controlled to protect municipal services from immediate damage during installation of these private services and that may also result in future damage during Municipal maintenance and/or upgrades to their services.

These services may also not restrict the Municipality should the need arise to maintain, refurbish, or upgrade municipal services. This policy provides clear guidelines on the standards that all applicants must comply with when installing services within the George Municipality’s road reserves.

Wayleave Application and Approval Process

The following documents must be prepared and submitted with the Wayleave Application.

1. Application letter: Addressed to the Municipal Manager on the Applicant’s letterhead and signed by an authorized person, and indicating contact details (address/telephone/cellular/e-mail), an area map indicating the position of the proposed works, project details, and scope;
2. Layout plan / Engineering Plans indicating proposed services, to scale and dimensioned from either erf boundary or kerb line, details of proposed services, existing and proposed structures, existing fibre installations of all service providers along the full route, and traffic/pedestrian accommodation drawings.
3. Professional Civil Engineering Consultant’s appointment;
4. Confirmation that all Network Licensees have been contacted regarding the proposed installation and possible trench sharing;
5. Proof that all other affected and/or relevant external or public entities have been consulted and positions of their services, and approvals, acquired;
6. Proof of payment of the applicable fees and tariffs;
7. Proof of contractor’s CIDB registration;
8. Confirmation of quantities regarding proposed trenching; and
9. Preliminary construction programme with the proposed commencement date.

A Wayleave Application Fee will be applicable as included in the Municipal annual approved Tariff List. Payment of the Application fee must be made with the submission of the Wayleave Application, with all other fees payable on the Wayleave Approval.

For more information please contact: Civil Engineering Services Department on Tel: 044 801 9348 or email to: fabrahams@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality