UPDATE: MAJOR OUTAGE : 20 November 2023 @21:03
Wilderness remains without power supply.
Eskom has indicated that they will probably be able to start switching on in 30 minutes if all goes according to plan.
Wilderness remains without power supply.
Eskom has indicated that they will probably be able to start switching on in 30 minutes if all goes according to plan.
Unplanned road closure due to an initial pipe burst this morning in Union Street which severely damaged the road.
Union Street is currently closed from York Street to Skool Street while teams are attending to a second failure on the pipeline.
Access is still possible from Meade Street towards Skool Street and Eden Technical High School.
The expected Time of repair is 4 hours.
George Municipality asks that motorists remain patient and cautious while repair work takes place.
We thank motorists and the general public for their patience, while we’re attending to this issue.
A major outage is currently experienced in the George, Wilderness and some parts of Mosselbay and Sedgefield.
We are awaiting feedback from ESKOM and will be sending out an update as soon as we have more info
The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir is still experiencing low water supply levels. Municipal teams that are on site confirmed that a pump impeller is faulty. Repair work is in progress to restore water to affected areas.
Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to continue using water sparingly.
The water tanker is still stationed at the Mont Fleur Estate entrance.
The ETR is currently still unknown at this stage.
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NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: A PORTION OF LOERIE PARK STANDER STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:GEDEELTE VAN LOERIE PARK, STANDER STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 22 NOVEMBER 2023 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 WOENSDAG 29 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir is currently experiencing low levels, worsened by load shedding. Municipal teams are on site working to restore water to affected areas. Residents may experience intermittent low pressure and water loss.
Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to use water sparingly. The water tanker is en route and will be stationed at the Mont Fleur Estate entrance
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Issued by George Municipality, 20 Nov 2023 @11:45
Due to the shortage of generation capacity and the need to manage emergency reserves, Stage 3 loadshedding will remain in force until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday. Stages 1 and 3 will alternate in the morning and afternoon from Tuesday until Wednesday.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Monday 20/11/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30
Tuesday 21/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
Wednesday 22/11/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
Tuesday 21/11/2023
15:00 – 17:30
Wednesday 22/11/2023
16:00 – 17:00
23:00 – 01:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. 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 is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
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 i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical 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/
Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality
In order to replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 this morning until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will communicate the outlook for the week ahead this afternoon.
*George will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Monday 20/11/2023|
06:00 – 08:30.
*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30
Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. 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 is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.
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 i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical 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/
Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) urges existing voters to update their details and encourages first-time voters to register during the registration weekend on 18 and 19 November 2023.
Visit your voting station during the voter registration weekend between 08:00 and 17:00.
To find your correct voting station, use the IEC voting station finder app at https://maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder/
Alternatively, visit the George IEC office in Suite 110, Bateleur Park, 133 Cradock Street during office hours or you can register to vote or check and update your registration address online at registertovote.elections.org.za.
All South African citizens aged 16 years or older can register, but to vote, you have to be 18 years or older.
To register, you must have either a green bar-coded ID book or smartcard ID; or valid temporary identity certificate (TIC).
You must also provide an address where you live so that the IEC can place you in the correct ward and voting district. The IEC needs no proof of address.
You need to re-register when:
Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in John Street, Denneoord. Affected Streets are Saffraan, John and Bergroos. Water tanker en route to the area. Estimated time of repair is 4 hours. Issued by George Municipality, 16 November 2023 at 16h40.