A pipe burst occurred at the corner of Wallis and John Street in Denneoord. The estimated time of repair is 5 to 6 hours. A Water tanker will be dispatched to the affected area from 17:00. to temporarily supply water, while the pipe burst is being repaired.
BULK ELECTRICAL RING FEED SUPPLY TO THEMBALETHU SEWER PUMP STATION No. 6
The Bulk Electrical Ring Feed Supply to Thembalethu Sewer Pump Station No. 6 should not have an impact on the residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended construction works. Construction will commence in January 2024. The estimated construction duration is 5 months.
PROJECT:
BULK ELECTRICAL RING FEED SUPPLY TO THEMBALETHU SEWER PUMP STATION No. 6
DESCRIPTION:
The Bulk Electrical Ring Feed Supply will be completed between municipal substation “SS-AFRICA ST” and Thembalethu Sewer Pump Station No. 6. The work will entail a new 11kV overhead line constructed in parallel with the existing line and it will be completed with 11kV underground cables at both ends.
PROJECT PERIOD:
January 2023 to May 2024.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected.
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 08h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays.
IMPACT:
The construction works will take place in a remote area where there should be no impact on the residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on existing electricity infrastructure. The area will be fully closed to the public. No pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr Adrian van Molendorff – 044 801 9351
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP
MISSION, EAST, CHURCH, POPULIER, EPENETA JANTJIES, MEMOIR AND MEYER STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 anytime within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP
MISSION, EAST, CHURCH, POPULIER, EPENETA JANTJIES, MEMOIR EN MEYER STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 10 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 MAANDAG 13 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
UPDATE: The estimated time of repair is an hour from now.
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Issued by George Municipality, 07 Nov 2023 @13:45
A big portion of Parkdene is currently experiencing an unexpected power outage. Our electricians are on site to investigate the situation. We’ll inform you of any progress made.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF ROSEMORE
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF ROSEMORE
MARSH, MOOI,NIEWOUDT STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 09 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE
MARSH, MOOI,NIEWOUDT STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 09 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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 VRYDAG 10 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
With the GO GEORGE bus service rolling out to Thembalethu from this coming Sunday, 05 November 2023, the George Municipality kindly requests residents, business owners and transport service providers not to stop, park, pick up or drop off people at the designated GO GEORGE bus stops in Thembalethu.
Please note that in terms of the new George Municipality Public Transport By-Law, GO GEORGE stops cannot be used by other Public Transport providers or other users.
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00, followed by Stage 2 loadshedding until 05:00 on Sunday. This pattern will be repeated
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 03/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Saturday 04/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30
Sunday 05/11/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Monday 06/11/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 07/11/2023
04:00 – 06:30
Wednesday 08/11/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Thursday 09/11/2023
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 10/11/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 03/11/2023
None
Saturday 04/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
Sunday 05/11/2023
16:00 – 17:30
Monday 06/11/2023
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 07/11/2023
07:00 – 09:30
Wednesday 08/11/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
Thursday 09/11/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 10/11/2023
21:00 – 23:30
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 Civil Engineering Services (CES) Department of the George Municipality has moved its Customer Care Centre from Corner York and Market Street to its Depot which is situated at Brick Street, in the George Industrial area, with effect from 1st November 2023.
The CES Customer Centre is an existing centre which handles complaints such as water leaks, pipe bursts, sewerage, potholes, stormwater blockages, dirt roads requiring grading and streets requiring painting and signage. The Centre is operated by a team of customer service consultants equipped to handle complaints between the public/complainants and the CES’s staff members via telephone, emails, My Smart City App and walk-ins. The Customer Care Centre has extended its services to the CES main offices in the Corner of York and Market Streets, a satellite office that will handle walk-ins for complainants who prefer to come in and talk to consultants. This satellite office will be operated by one official who will liaise with the main Customer Care Centre in the Industrial area.
The relocation of the Centre aims to improve the turnaround time, operations and coordination between the Centre and the various engineers, technicians, officials, experts, and superintendents within the CES Department, as most of them are in the Industrial area.
The Customer Care Centre of the Civil Engineering Services Department can be contacted as follows:
Customer Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45 am – 4.30 pm)
Walk-in Customer Care Centre: Old Town Hall Building, Market and York Street
Director and Administration: 044 801 9354
Physical address: Old Town Hall building, Market and York Street
Uniondale: 044 752 1024 and 044 801 6300 after hours.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
Report via Smart City App:
Download the NEW My Smart City – George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or 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
Businesses are kindly requested to only put Refuse Bags out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.
Additional Collection Application
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: Henque Waste, 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp) / admin@henquewaste.co.za
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 ( Complete ) – 100%
Construction Phase:
Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 98%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 0%
In terms of the above the total expenditure to date for the project is therefore approximately 39,5% 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/