Notice Archive

The Western Cape Provincial government has authorized a sum total of R88.185 million rand from the Provincial Unforeseen and Unavoidable Reserve Fund to assist municipalities with the unforeseen and immediate impact of prolonged load-shedding on water and wastewater services.

In terms of this allocated Funding, George Municipality has received the sum of R14 220 000 (VAT included) as a contribution toward the purchase and installation of back-up energy supply. This back-up supply can include generators, renewable power sources, batteries and all ancillary costs associated with the installation thereof for example,  switch gear, safe keeping, caging etc. for water and wastewater infrastructure.

This grant funding will assist the George Municipality in ensuring a healthy environment and to continue with the provision of basic services to our citizens and businesses during the current load-shedding.

The municipality is in process of purchasing emergency diesel generators that will be placed strategically as follows:
Water Treatment Works
Haarlem WTW  (+_ 150kVA diesel generator)
Uniondale WTW (+- 200kVA diesel generator)

Waste Water Treatment Works
Uniondale WWTW (+_ 200 kVA diesel generator)
Kleinkrantz WWTW (+_ 300 kVA diesel generator)
Outeniqua WWTW (+_ 1000 kVA diesel generator)

Progress to Date:
Procurement Phase:   Appointment of Consultant ( Complete ) – 100%
Appointment of Contractor: Haarlem WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Uniondale WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
Outeniqua WWTW ( In Progress ) – 100%

Construction Phase:

Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%

In terms of the above the total expenditure to date for the project is therefore approximately 97.2% of the current funding allocation

Link to further information on how George Municipality is trying to mitigate the impact of load-shedding for George. https://www.george.gov.za/what-is-george-municipality-doing-to-alleviate-eskom-loadshedding-and-other-renewable-energy-projects/

Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of ESKOM ,03 April 2024

Loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice, following non-implementation for over a week.

This is a result of sustained available generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated moderate demand for the week ahead. Eskom will provide a system update on Friday or communicate any significant changes should they occur.

A total of 2,365MW is planned to be returned to service by Friday evening while continuing with planned maintenance to ensure improved reliability of our fleet. The evening peak demand tonight is expected to reach 27,613MW(Eskom)

Issued by George Municipality, 02 April 2024

Please be advised that a standpipe has been installed at the corner of Stockenstroom and Wellington Street.

See location:
https://www.google.com/maps?q=-33.9539679,22.4685446&z=17&hl=en

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL
Issued 2 April 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                         81,10

Rainfall for the previous 7 days:                                                                       29.5 mm (Measured up to and including 25 March 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

George Municipality would like to inform residents that as of 8 April 2024, the municipality will use tipper trucks to collect and distribute green bags. The collection of both blue and green bags was previously undertaken by a single service provider under one tender. After the discontinuation of this single tender, the decision was taken to issue a tender for collection, per type of waste stream so as to improve the service delivery. The blue bag tender has been finalised, appointed and service will continue as per usual. Unfortunately, the green bag tender is not finalised as of yet and as such the municipality will step in and continue the service.

We kindly request residents not to put out any GREEN BAGS until 8 April. The maximum number of four green bags per collection per household will be implemented from 22 April 2024 once the backlog has been collected.

The municipality apologises for the inconvenience.

_GREEN bags are for green waste, including organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, as well as garden waste, including grass cuttings, leaves etc. No soil is allowed in green bags._

MUNICIPAL REFUSE SITE
Building rubble, garden waste and other stuff not suitable for bags, can be dropped off at the George Municipality refuse site on the R102 (airport road).
Open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm
Saturday 7am-5pm
All public holidays, except 25 December, from 7am-2pm.

An unplanned water outage occurred on Stockenstroom Street in BoDorp due to a pipe burst.

Repairs are expected to take 4-5 hours.

From 2 April 2024 – 30 November 2024 NO lifeguards will be on duty at any of the beaches that fall under the George Municipal jurisdiction.
(Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool)

Conville Public Swimming Pool
From 2 April 2024 – 30 November 2024 NO lifeguards will be on duty a the Conville Public Swimming Pool.

Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
From 2 April 2024 – 30 November 2024 NO lifeguards will be on duty a the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool.

Essential phone numbers to keep close:
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 23 at Wilderness Beach supports the municipality. The NSRI can be reached on 082 990 5955.
George Fire Department FIRE 044 803 6311
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
George Municipality AFTER HOURS 044 803 6300
For enquiries/bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488

Contact persons:
Mr G de Villiers Email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za – Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
For enquiries/Bookings: Uniondale Swimming Pool
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)

Due to the sustained available generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and anticipated lower demand at the beginning of the week ahead, loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice.

Eskom will provide a system update on Wednesday or communicate any significant changes should they occur.

UPGRADING OF ROADS AND STORMWATER: DELVILLE PARK – PHASE 2 – 2023/24: WP11
The road rehabilitation and upgrade of stormwater infrastructure in Puma Street, Delville Park, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from April 2024 to July 2024.
The construction duration is estimated at 4 months.

PROJECT:

UPGRADING OF ROADS AND STORMWATER: DELVILLE PARK – PHASE 2 – 2023/24: WP11

DESCRIPTION:

Road rehabilitation includes repairs to the base layers, surface layers, kerbs and channels.

Stormwater infrastructure upgrades include the construction of catchpits, manholes and sub-soil drains.

PROJECT PERIOD:

April 2024 to July 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.

Sections of the road may be closed to the public, but access will be granted for residents.

PLEASE NOTE: The contractor will contact and arrange access for the affected erven in the construction section.

ACCESS TO 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 Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Dawie Gerrits – 082 944 3654