Notice Archive

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the shutdown is to install new pipework feeding the existing Pumpstation No.2 . This shutdown will last for approximately 9 hours.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD:
4 February 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
The supply of potable water to the residents of George Municipality should not be disrupted while the construction work is carried out during the period above.

Further communication will follow should circumstances change.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
No impact on traffic.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and to use water sparingly, during this period.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

Die Lyonville-gebied in Uniondale ervaar tans ‘n wateronderbreking weens pypbeskadiging. Ons spanne is besig om aan die probleem te werk. Die verwagte hersteltyd is 5 uur.

‘n Watervragmotor sal die geraakte gebied se inwoners van water voorsien tydens die onderbreking.

Ons vra omverskoning vir die ongerief en waardeer u geduld terwyl ons werk om die probleem op te los.

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Water outage in Uniondale

The Lyonville area in Uniondale is currently experiencing a water outage due to a pipe failure.

Our teams are busy attending to the matter. The expected Estimated time of repair is is 5 hours.

A water truck will be roaming the affected area to provide residents with water during the outage.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue.

According to Eskom on Sunday, 02 February 2025 – due to the sufficient replenishment of emergency reserves, loadshedding was suspended today at 6:00 in the morning. Eskom will provide updates if any significant changes occur.

The George Municipality will take over GARDEN WASTE collection internally starting Monday, 3 February 2025.
The key changes are, George Municipality will collect black (for wet waste or kitchen waste) and green bags(for garden waste) on the same days.
Henque Waste WILL ONLY COLLECT BLUE BAGS(RECYCLING).

Households will receive two green bags weekly. A maximum of seven GREEN bags and one tied-up bundle of branches (not longer than 1 meter) will be collected per household each week.
For enquiries or complaints regarding waste removal and other queries, please contact Yonella Kibido at ykibido@george.gov.za or call 044 802 2900.

For complaints or queries regarding blue bags please contact Henque Waste:
Contact Person Name: Douw Bezuidenhout
Contact Number Office: 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp)
Complaints Number: 072 592 6212
General Contact Email Address: admin@henquewaste.co.za
Complaints Contact Email Address: douw@henquewaste.co.z
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 31/01/2025
17:00 – 18:30

Saturday 01/02/2025
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 02/02/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 31/01/2025
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 01/02/2025
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 02/02/2025
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 03/02/2025
01:00 – 03:30

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

Please be advised that the Municipal Traffic Court will be CLOSED from 15:30 on 5 February 2025 for a routine fumigation.

The court will reopen on 06 February 2025 at 07:45.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

For further inquiries, please contact us during our regular hours on 044 801 9400.

Mayoral Address in Council on 30 January 2025
Follow the link to read the speech of Executive Mayor of George, Ald Jackie von Brandis

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30-Jan-2025-Mayors-Council-Speech.pdf

The George Municipality informs residents and businesses that temporary delays in refuse collection are expected today due to five compactor trucks being out of service following mechanical breakdowns.
Affected Areas: parts of CBD, Industrial, Pacaltsdorp Industrial,parts of Denneoord, Glentana, Lancelot Terrace and businesses.The first available trucks will be deployed to these areas, and all refuse will be collected by the end of the day.
Refuse Collection – Wednesday: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten, and surrounding farm areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please be advised of a pipe burst in Thembalethu Zone 9 (6175 Zone 9, Thembalethu).

Estimated Time of Repair is 5 – 6 hours

A water truck is currently en route to assist with water supply during this period.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience.