Notice Archive

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           96,24
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                 2 mm  (Measured up to and including 2 January 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.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH – REOPENED AND ALL OTHER BEACHES IN GEORGE
Issued by the George Municipality & NSRI, 7 Jan 2024 @10:30

All beaches in George are open, including Herolds Bay Beach which was closed temporarily after multiple shark sighting on Saturday, 6 Jan 2024. The NSRI LIFEGUARDS and George Municipality have confirmed this morning. Lifeguards are deployed daily at the municipal beaches at Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, Wilderness Main Beach, Gwaing and Leentjiesklip from 7am-7pm and also at the Conville Pool from 9am-4pm

HEROLDS BAY BEACH – TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO SHARK SIGHTING
Issued by the George Municipality & NSRI, 6 Jan 2023 @17:25

NSRI LIFEGUARDS and George Municipality have temporarily closed Herold’s Bay beach as a safety precaution following sightings of multiple sharks, spotted with the assistance of a drone.

The beach closure is a temporary measure, in the interest of public safety. We apologise for the inconvenience and will reopen the beach for swimming as soon as it is safe to do so.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE 6 JAN 2024 @15:15
Issued on behalf of Eskom by the George Municipality

Following the return to service of three generating units today, loadshedding will remain suspended until 16:00 on Sunday, 07 January 2024, when Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented. Eskom will announce the outlook for the week ahead on Sunday and will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/01/2024
None

Sunday 07/01/2024
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 06/01/2024
None

Sunday 07/01/2024
None

Issued on behalf of Eskom by the George Municipality

Friday, 05 January 2024: Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented today at 16:00 until 05:00 on Saturday as previously communicated, followed by Stage 1 loadshedding until 16:00. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Sunday. Loadshedding will then be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00 on Sunday and Stage 1 loadshedding will resume from 16:00 until 05:00 on Monday. The lower stages of loadshedding are as a result of the return to service of some generation units in the past 48 hours, coupled with the anticipated lower weekend demand. Eskom will announce the outlook of the week ahead on Sunday and will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/01/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 06/01/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 07/01/2024
04:00 – 05:00

Monday 08/01/2024
05:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/01/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 06/01/2024
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 07/01/2024
None

Monday 08/01/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF DENVER PARK

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF DENVER PARK
WINDY RIDGE STR, BOSDUIF STR, KAREE RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 08 JANUARY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 to do 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on TUESDAY 09 JANUARY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN DENVER PARK

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN DENVER PARK
WINDY RIDGE STR, BOSDUIF STR, KAREE WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 08 JANUARIE 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 DINSDAG 09 JANUARIE 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARKDENE
Issued by George Municipality, 05 Jan 2023@15:10

Earlier today an unexpected power outage was reported in Parkdene. Electricians were dispatched and discovered that the power outage was caused by vandalism. The repair work is in progress and the estimated time of repair is approximately 17:00.

George Libraries would like to urge all library patrons to please return all books that they have on loan before or on the due date.

With SLIMS (Sita Library and Information Management System)fully functional and the availability of Impala for interlibrary loans, all library users are strongly encouraged to update their membership and to encourage other members of their families to join the library before schools re-open.  New library memberships are also accepted at all libraries for the OverDrive e-book system.

Library members with overdue library materials must also return these items as other patrons are waiting for specific titles to enhance their recreational, research, cultural and information needs.

All library patrons are thanked for their continuing support and be assured of our willingness to be of service to them.

For more information, please phone the libraries at:

Blanco 044 870 7047, Conville 044 801 9320/3240/3241, George 044 801 9288/9289/9292/9393, Haarlem 044 763 1023/078 0863 667, Pacaltsdorp 044 803 9340, Thembalethu 044 803 2260, Touwsranten 044 803 9285 and Uniondale 044 7521 024.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 2 January 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           95,46
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                 33 mm  (Measured up to and including 28 December 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.

Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern of Stage 2 loadshedding in the morning and Stage 3 loadshedding in the evening will be repeated daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 02/01/2024
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 03/01/2024
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 04/01/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Friday 05/01/2024
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 02/01/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 03/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Thursday 04/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 05/01/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30