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PROJECT: The upgrading of the Groeneweide Park bulk water pipeline will have an impact on residents, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and road users. Construction will commence in October 2023.

The estimated construction duration is 6 months.

DESCRIPTION:
The existing 200mm Ø bulk water pipeline has reached the end of its design life and must be replaced with a 400mm Ø bulk water pipeline. The new portion of pipeline is 1.1km long, starting at the corner of the George Showgrounds and constructed along the R102 in the direction of the airport, ending approximately 60m from the Gwaing River bridge.

PROJECT PERIOD:
End-October 2023 to approximately April 2024.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected, and the road will be open to traffic. Short disruptions will occur when existing users are connected to the new pipeline.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays.

IMPACT:
The construction area will be fully closed to the public. No pedestrians, runners or cyclists may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction 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.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY: KRAAIBOSCH PARK AND GROENKLOOF

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
KRAAIBOSCH PARK, GROENKLOOF WOODS, GROENKLOOF VILLAGE, GROENKLOOF RIF, GROENKLOOF GLEN

NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00 for the purpose of repairing the bulk supply pipeline. Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few hours afterwards to allow the network to stabilise. Water tankers will be stationed in the affected areas.

The co-operation of residents is fully appreciated.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER: KRAAIBOSCH PARK AND GROENKLOOF

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

KRAAIBOSCH PARK, GROENKLOOF WOODS, GROENKLOOF VILLAGE, GROENKLOOF RIF, GROENKLOOF GLEN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 24 OKTOBER 2023 VAN 09H00 TOT 17H00 met die doel om die grootmaattoevoerpyplyn te herstel. Verbruikers word versoek om asseblief water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydperk en vir ‘n paar uur daarna sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer. Watertenkwaens sal in die geaffekteerde gebiede gestasioneer wees.

Die inwoners se samewerking word opreg waardeer

George Municipality encourages events to take place in the destination provided they are covered under the legal framework.

It is important that any events planned for the Festive Season 1 December 2023 – 30 January 2024, that require municipal approval as per the details below, must be applied for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event taking place; and the final deadline for submission of Event Applications for this season is 15 November 2023.

POPULATION CERTIFICATE
Please note that any event with more than 200 people attending, must apply for a Population Certificate, which is obtained from the Fire Department.  There is a fee applicable and a number of requirements which must be attended to well in advance.

This includes but is not limited to:

Fire Department Population Certificate application forms and proof of payment
All Events require SAPS Risk Categorization
1000 people or more Department of Health Western Cape medical approval
Engineering Certificates of Compliance (COC’s) for relevant structures involved – for example, tents and stages
Electrical Certificates of Compliance for any electrical boards and generators
Public Liability Insurance
Medical service provider’s registrations
Security service provider’s registrations
Appointment letter for Safety Officer
Permission letter from property owner

Events Safety Management Plan that addresses  the following:

Contact details of role-players, emergency services and authorities
Traffic Plan
Parking Plan
Public address system and backup system
Catering setup / use
Electricity setup / certificate of compliance for any temporary DV boards
Waste Removal Plan
Medical Plan
Evacuation Plan / Emergency Procedures
Security Plan
Site Plan / sketch

Any other documentation the Fire Department deems necessary to complete the application process.

OTHER COMPLIANCES
Please note that land use of your venue must be compliant and certain events with higher risk categorisations will require a Joint Operations Command (JOC).
Most events which have food vendors will have inspections by the Garden Route District Municipality Health Inspector.

Please contact Santa Sternsdorf, Station Commander  at George Fire Department on 044 801 6300 or ssternsdorf@george.gov.za

Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023:

With the emergency reserves fully replenished, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 22:00 tonight until 05:00 on Thursday.

Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00, from which time Stage 2 loadshedding resumes until 05:00 on Friday.

This pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00, will be repeated daily until further notice.
George and Uniondale times remain unchanged.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord – Estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. Teams are on site and working on repairs. The section of damaged pipeline was isolated. Water truck is stationed in the Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience. Issued by George Mun 18 October 2023 at 12h20

#QUICK FACTS: Approval of building plans
George Municipality has implemented an automated system for the submission of building plans.

This portal enables the municipality as well as the practitioner who submitted the plan to track to the minute when the plan was received, which Departments it has been circulated to and when it was returned to the applicant.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George Municipality receives on average over 2000 building plans per year.

The average time to process plans smaller than 500m² = 19.8 days
The average time to process plans larger than 500m² = 17 days

Administration related enquiries 044 801 9370 or 044 801 9438

Request of existing building plans pmlingani@george.gov.za or smoshani@george.gov.za or mdyakop@george.gov.za
Status on building plan approvals vnlaws@george.gov.za or agriessel@george.gov.za

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#VINNIGE FEITE: Goedkeuring van bouplanne

George Munisipaliteit het ‘n outomatiese stelsel geïmplementeer vir die indiening van bouplanne.

Hierdie kanaal stel die munisipaliteit sowel as die praktisyn wat die plan ingedien het in staat om tot op die minuut dop te hou wanneer die plan ontvang is, na watter departemente dit gesirkuleer is en wanneer dit aan die aansoeker terugbesorg is.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George-munisipaliteit ontvang gemiddeld meer as 2000 bouplanne per jaar.

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne kleiner as 500m² te verwerk = 19,8 dae

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne groter as 500m² te verwerk = 17 dae

Administrasie Administratiewe-verwante navrae 044 801 9370 of 044 801 9438

Versoek van bestaande bouplanne pmlingani@george.gov.za of smoshani@george.gov.za of mdyakop@george.gov.za

Status opvan bouplangoedkeurings vnlaws@george.gov.za of agrissel@george.gov.za

Update:Unplanned water outage and low water pressure. Estimated time of repair is another hour from now.
George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 14h05.