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Urgent public notice: NO SWIMMING at Gwaiing Beach until further notice

Urgent public notice: NO SWIMMING at Gwaiing Beach until further notice
Chief Fire Officer and Emergency Services for George, Neels Barnard closed Gwaiing beach for swimming today due to large pieces of debris in the river mouth after yesterday’s heavy rainfall. He said there are lifeguards stationed at the beach but no swimming will be allowed at this stage due to safety concerns.
He said the area is very dangerous for swimming at this stage as the water is very dark and the mouth is three meters deep at some points. We will keep the public informed of any developments. Issued by George Mun 7 Dec 2021 at 09h00

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

  THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF HOEKWIL BOSBOK AVENUE    

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  TUESDAY 07 DECEMBER  2021  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 WEDNESDAY 08 DECEMBER  2021 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30  

PUBLIC ALERT: Status of roads in George, 6 December 06h30

Residents are advised where possible to stay at home today. Heavy rainfall this morning (48mm) has resulted in a number of roads throughout George being under water. Residents are requested to please either stay off the roads and/or proceed with utmost caution.

Wellington Street – only one lane open for traffic
Saasveld Road – tree down from Wilderness side, road currently closed until Fire Brigade can remove tree (remains closed from George side towards NMU)
Stag Drive, Dellville Park – under water
CJ Langenhoven Road – sections under water
Camphersdrift Street – sections under water
Bougainvillea Street – section under water

More rainfall is expected throughout the day.
Updates will be posted to social media as they become available.
Issued George MUN

Weather Warning 5/12 – 6/12

The YELLOW LEVEL 2 (High Likelihood with minor impact) for Severe Thunderstorms has been BUMPED up an ORANGE LEVEL 6 (High Likelihood with Significant impact)

Please find included the Impact Based Warning for the Western Cape and Namaqua Region of Northern Cape

Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”

 HazardAlert LevelAffected MunicipalitiesValid From (SAST)Valid To (SAST)
 Severe ThunderstormsOrange(L6)
(High likelihood of Significant Impacts)
Bitou, George, Hessequa, Kannaland, Knysna, Langeberg, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Swellendam05/12/21 00h0006/12/21 00h00
 Discussion: Widespread thundershowers are expected over the central and eastern parts of W. Cape throughout Sunday into Monday morning. Further isolated showers are expected into the afternoon, however only light showers expected. Some of these storms may be severe, leading to periods of heavy downpours particularly tomorrow early morning and again through the night and Monday morning. Rainfall accumulations between 50-80mm can be expected. Along with these thunderstorms lightning strikes, and gusty winds and small hail can also be expected.
 Impact: Flooding of roads, settlements and low-lying areas, resulting in closure of some bridges and roads can be expected. Damage to infrastructure and settlements due to gusty winds and heavy downpours can be expected along with disruption to essential services. Certain communities may be cut off and inaccessible. Large amount of small hail causing slippery roads may be expected, which can contribute to increased vehicle accidents.
 Instruction: Load WeatherSmart APP, scroll to last page and use two fingers to navigate storm tracking application If possible stay indoors away from metal objects. Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects. Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds and/or heavy downpours can accompany the storms.


Blue Flag lowered today due to debris on Wilderness Beach


Issued George Mun, Friday 3 December 2021

The public is advised that the Blue Flag will be lowered today at Wilderness Beach, Salinas due to the continuous amount of debris that is present in the water and washing up onto the beach. This follows from the flash flooding that took place in George on Monday 22nd November. Extreme efforts have gone into clearing the beaches on a daily basis, but it must be noted that the tides, and more expected rainfall this weekend could dislodge more debris in the form of tree branches etc.

Lifesavers are on the beach at Wilderness, Salinas and the beach is open but swimming is not recommended due to safety concerns. Leentjiesklip, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay and Gwaing Beach are also being cleared of debris and swimming is not advised until further notice.

R404 has been closed

Garden Route District Municipality confirmed on 1 December 2021 that a section of the R404 leading to the George Airport has been closed. The section of road from the entrance of the Bargain Nursery/ Elvis Brew to the entrance of the George Airport will be closed for urgent repairs following the appearance of a sinkhole.

Motorists travelling from Mossel Bay on the N2 can take the Great Brak turnoff onto the R102 as they can not access the George Airport Entrance via the N2 Airport offramp, or must drive to the Pacaltsdorp/George Bridge, and access the Old Airport Road R102 off the York Street Circle.

Motorists travelling from Knysna on the N2 who wish to access the George Airport, must take the Pacaltsdorp/York Street offramp and turn right to access the Old Airport Road R102 off the York Street Circle.

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY – HOW TO REPORT ELECTRICAL FAULT

The George Electrotechnical Services Directorate has initiated a NEW Whatsapp number 067 350 3295 for the reporting of electrical faults. The Whatsapp number is available between 07h45 – 16h30 Monday to Friday and requires a resident to provide a clear description of the fault, your address and contact details.

Other methods of fault reporting include:
Municipal Switchboard           044 8019111
Electrotechnical Offices:        
044 801 9222/9202  (07h45 – 16h30)

Uniondale Offices:                  044 752 1024 (07h45 – 16h30)
Emergency After Hours          044 801 6300 (a/h)

Email gmun@george.gov.za and request a reference number or visit your nearest Area office – coordinators will log faults and generate a reference number on your behalf.

RESERVOIRS are recovering well but the situation remains critical – WATER BALANCING REMAINS IN PLACE

RESERVOIRS are recovering well but the situation remains critical
– WATER BALANCING REMAINS IN PLACE
George Municipality, 30 November @ 11h00

George Municipality urgently appeal to the residents of George to USE WATER SPARINGLY and ONLY FOR BASIC NECESSITIES. Average consumption has not reduced at all and is closer to the highest averages measured in a normal month.

Without the assistance of everyone, water balancing will have to continue indeterminately until normal balance can be achieved.

We plead with the public to limit their household water consumption during peak times. Peak times are between 07h00 – 09h00 in the morning, 12h00 to 14h00 and 17h00 to 20h00.

We thank the members of the public who have been cooperating thus far, but without everyone’s help, the network will take even longer to stabilise.

We are aware that Glenbarrie, Camphersdrift, Blanco, Heatherlands and Heatherpark being without water, trucks are positioned at the following addresses:

• Airway Road – Bowling Club
• Heatherpark – At the back of Spar
• Blanco – Post Office (Cnr of George Road/ Maitland Street)
• Glenbarrie – Police College, Plantation Road
• Heatherlands – At the back of Engen Garage

The Civil Engineering Services Department will continue to monitor until the reservoirs have recovered enough before opening full network again.

The public is to note that if they do not have water, it is not necessarily due to a pipe burst but due to controlled water balancing of the system. Every attempt is being made not inconvenience the public and personnel are co-ordinating the placement of water trucks when and where required.

The co-operation of the entire community of George, Wilderness and Herold’s Bay is requested.

PLEASE report EMERGENCIES ONLY to 044 801 9111 until Telkom can restore other lines.
GRDM EMERGENCY CALL CENTRE: 081 709 5193

Register your household now for Census 2022

Registration for households/institutions to be counted in the main Census in February 2022 is now open. All Stats SA staff must register your households, which allows you to choose how to be counted: face-to-face (CAPI), telephonic (CATI) or online (CAWI).

Encourage your relatives, friends and community to register their households when it opens to the general public tomorrow (30/11/2021). Register here data free: https://getcounted.statssa.gov.za