Uniondale water treatment plant is currently experiencing operational difficulties. Operational teams are attending to the problem. The area of Lyonville will experience water outages. A water truck will roam the area. The estimated time of repair is unknown at this stage.
SANRAL N2 TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of SANRAL
Lane closures for N2 upgrade between Kraaibosch and Touw River
Western Cape, 21 February 2024 – Lane closures will be in place on the N2 section 7 from 27 February 2024, for the upgrade between Kraaibosch and Touw River on the Garden Route, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
For improved mobility and road safety, as well as to meet the demands of growing developments along the Garden Route, the existing N2 route and access roads will be upgraded by widening and/or reconstruction over the next 27 months.
Construction will be carried out in such a manner that two-way traffic will be maintained on part (half) of the road surface while work takes place on the remaining part of the road surface. However, necessary closures, over a maximum distance of 500m, could take place for short periods to ensure public safety, i.e., removal of vegetation or relocation of services which may endanger the traveling public.
“We appeal to road users to exercise caution, reduce speed and adhere to warning signs in the construction area and to be on the lookout for road construction workers at all times,” said David Le Cordeur, SANRAL’s Project Manager.
SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused. This is however a short-term inconvenience in the pursuit of long-term road safety upgrades, which will benefit all road users.
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Beaches
From 21 March to 2 April 2024 lifeguards will be on duty at ALL beaches that fall under George Municipal jurisdiction daily between 9am – 5pm.
Conville Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Conville Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.
Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.
As of 3 April 2024 until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.
• Minor intermittent lane closures at various locations throughout the contract stretching between Rademachers Roundabout and Touw River in Wilderness. No delays are expected.
• Geotechnical works along the access road to Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge (Western Rd, Wilderness). Only one-way traffic possible at isolated locations along the access road. Flag personnel will assist with traffic flow. DURATION – 11 MONTHS
• Roadworks N2 between Garden Route Mall and Victoria Bay turn-off roundabout commencing 8 March 2024. Intermittent lane closures at various locations. DURATION – 12 MONTHS
• N2 direction Wilderness – Permanent slow lane closure effective 6 March at the following locations: DURATION – 10 MONTHS (Open during Easter Weekend)
Opposite Kaaimans parking area
Between Dolphins Point and Wilderness
• N2 direction George – Permanent slow lane closure effective 3 April at the following location: DURATION – 10 MONTHS
(Open during Easter Weekend)
Between Dolphins Point and Kaaimans parking area
Please be advised that the George Municipality will remain closed for the entire day on the upcoming public holidays, namely, the 21st and 29th of March 2024, as well as the 1st of April 2024.
We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Credit control dept: New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: payment is required before the meter will be unblocked.
After-Hours Contact Numbers
FIRE ONLY all hours emergency number: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE George Disaster Management Centre: 087 152 9999
George municipality all hour emergency number: 044 801 6300
Credit control after-hours: 072 5011 843
Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 March 2024 (Good Friday) – Collection as per normal schedule
01 April 2024 (Easter Monday)¬ – Collection as per normal schedule
1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL
Issued 19 March 2024, George Municipality
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 84,05
Rainfall for the previous 7 days: 12 mm (Measured up to and including 18 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.
Teams are still busy with removal of illegal connections in Thembalethu. As soon as all is clear and safe the areas will be energized. Areas affected are All Brick East, All Brick West and Mandela Village.Issued by George Municipality 18 March 2024 at 12h30
Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet reliability, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/03/2024
None
Monday 18/03/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 19/03/2024
22:00 – 00:30
Wednesday 20/03/2024
06:00 – 08:30
Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Friday 22/03/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 18/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Tuesday 19/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
Wednesday 20/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Thursday 21/03/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
Friday 22/03/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are 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 after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding 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 of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
We are pleased to report that light rain has contributed to a decrease in temperatures and a reduction in fire intensity. As a result, the fire is now contained, with teams from the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) fire and Working on Fire (WOF) remaining on-site to conduct mop-up operations and monitor the area throughout the night. The George firefighting team has safely returned to the station with all vehicles.
The George Municipality’s Municipal Manager, Dr Michele Gratz, commends the team for their exceptional work and unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety of communities and the protection of structures.