Notice Archive

Please note that only 4×4 vehicles have access to the Landfill site due to the road conditions- no heavy vehicles are allowed.
All vehicles enter at their own risk. The municipality is not liable for any damages.
The collection of green bags will begin next week. However, there is an issue with accessing the Gwaing Landfill site, which is affecting the removal of green bags.

The backlog of green bags will be collected next week starting from 10 June on the scheduled service days. The Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposing of domestic waste

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 will purchase 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)

OVERALL 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 ) – 85%

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/

We have a feeder cable fault in Rosedale. Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) will be communicated as soon as the Technicians are done assessing the fault.

Refuse delivery black and blue bags delayed and areas Wilderness South, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, MaraisKamp, Conville, Parkdene, Rosemoor, Protea Park, Lavalia and Thembalethu will be collected today 5 June together with regular Wednesday Schedule.

Gwaing Landfill Site access remains closed until further notice. Further updates will be issued.
Garden Refuse, green bags collection halted for this week – ongoing access issues at the Gwaing Landfill site is hampering the removal of green bags. The green bag backlog will be collected next week from 10 June on the scheduled service days.

Residents are now able to view all logged faults in their area.

1. Go to your Apps home screen

2. Scroll down and tap the Map Icon

3. Search Your area or Type in the Address where the fault was logged.

4. If you logged the fault, it will appear in Orange, if it was logged by another member of the public, it will appear in Grey.

Please note that as per the POPI Act no personal details are visible to the public when viewing a fault logged by someone else.

Download My Smart City – George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or via the My Smart City website www.mysmart.city or Scan the QR Code which can also be found on your current municipal statement!

Should you have any issues with registering please contact support@mysmart.city

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GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL
Issued 5 June 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                       100 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                           136 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 28 May until 5 June 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.

Access to Haarlem on the west side, turning off from the Langkloof Road currently blocked due to flooding.

Provincial Traffic has been contacted to put up road closure boards. Haarlem remains accessible from the east turnoff.

Refuse collection will continue tomorrow for the following areas including Wednesday’s schedule.

Tuesday’s areas that will be services tomorrow are Wilderness South,Borchards,Lawaaikamp,Maraiskamp,Conville,Parkdene,Rosemoor,Protea Park, Lavallia and Thembalethu. Parts of Thembalethu were already serviced today by three trucks that operated in the area.