Notice Archive

In order to allow further replenishment of the pumped storage dams, Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 05:00 on Saturday morning. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 05:00 on Sunday. On Sunday, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00. Stage 1 loadshedding will then resume from 16:00 until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur. An update on the week ahead will be shared on Sunday.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
16:00 – 17:30

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As a result of the loss of four generation units and the need to replenish reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Friday until further notice. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 06/10/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30

Sunday 08/10/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

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/

The public is advised that the Gwaing Landfill Site and Transfer Station are closed until further notice following a fire late yesterday afternoon.

Black Bag Collection will be DELAYED for today, Friday 6 October.
Blue Bags will be collected.
Green Bags will NOT be collected until further notice.

Updates will be provided. We apologize for the inconvenience.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE: George Fire Brigade Telephone Landlines are Down

Issued by George Municipality 5 October 2023 at 16h10

All telephone landlines for the George Fire Brigade are currently down due to mechanical issues .Please use the following Cellphone Numbers for Emergencies until further notice.

Fire Control 074 621 8737  Other Emergencies 074 423 8635

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:
The generator for the Haarlem Water Treatment facility was successfully delivered, installed, tested and commissioned at the end of September 2023.  The generators for Uniondale Water and Wastewater treatment facilities and Kleinkrantz Wastewater Treatment facility were delivered successfully at the end of September 2023.  The installations, testing and commissioning are scheduled for October/November 2023. Due to the size of the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment facility`s backup generator a separate procurement process had to be followed and is near completion.  In summary, the overall project progress is as follow:

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 ) – 90%

Construction Phase:  
Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 100%
Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 70%
Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 0%

The total project expenditure to date (as at end of September 2023) is approximately 37.6% 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/

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: BORCHERDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, DORMEHLSDRIFT NORTH, GROENKLOOF, LA VALIA, KRAAIBOSCH, PARKDENE, ROSEMORE, THEMBALETHU EAST

NOTICE is hereby given that the potable water supply will be interrupted from TUESDAY EVENING 10 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 20H00 TO WEDNESDAY MORNING 11 OCTOBER 2023 AT 06H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the Kraaibosch potable water bulk supply pipeline.

Consumers are requested to please use water very sparingly during this period and for a few hours afterward to allow the network to stabilise.

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE GESUIWERDE WATER TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: BORCHERDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, DORMEHLSDRIFT NORTH, GROENKLOOF, LA VALIA, KRAAIBOSCH, PARKDENE, ROSEMORE, THEMBALETHU EAST

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die gesuiwerde water toevoer onderbreek sal word vanaf DINSDAG AAND 10 OKTOBER 2023 om 20H00 TOT WOENSDAG OGGEND 11 OKTOBER OM 06H00 met die doel om veranderings aan die Kraaibosch gesuiwerde water hoofpypleidings te maak.

Verbruikers word versoek om water baie spaarsamig te gebruik gedurende hierdie tydeperk, en vir ‘n paar ure na die tyd sodat die netwerk kan stabiliseer .

DATED: UPGRADING OF ROADS AND STORMWATER:
DELVILLE PARK – PHASE 1 – 2022/23: WP05

The road rehabilitation and upgrade of stormwater infrastructure in Antelope Street,
Delville Park, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from
April 2023 to 16 October 2023. The construction duration is estimated at 7 months

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF ROADS AND STORMWATER: DELVILLE PARK – PHASE 1 – 2022/23: WP05

THE DESCRIPTION:
The rehabilitation of Golf Street in Ballots View as indicated in the figure.
PROJECT PERIOD: 29 May 2023 to 30 January 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Golf Street will be constructed in half widths and will remain open for one-way traffic in the direction from Libra to Bontebok Street as indicated in the figure. The first phase of construction commences on 29 May 2023.

Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage, flag persons and markings will be required.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Consulting Engineers: IX Engineers (Phone: 082 944 3654)
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.

The George Municipality is currently experiencing multiple water network failures. Network adjustments had to be made due to the pipe failures. The higher pressure put on the alternate route has resulted in changes to the water colour.
The Municipality is in the process of flushing the system to get rid of the discoloured water.
The discoloured water is safe for bathing and showering, however before drinking we advise that it should be boiled.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Owing to the stable electricity demand and generation performance, the current pattern where loadshedding is implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 the following day and suspended from 05:00 until 16:00, will continue daily until further notice. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/10/2023
None

Thursday 05/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/10/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
04:00 – 05:00

Sunday 08/10/2023
04:00 – 05:00

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 04/10/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/10/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/10/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 07/10/2023
None

Sunday 08/10/2023
None

RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO USE WATER SPARINGLY DURING REPAIRS

A major bulk pipeline burst is affecting most of Thembalethu areas which are fed from the Thembalethu Tower. Municipal teams are on site and working on the fault.

The estimated time of repair is 2 hours.

Tankers are located as follows:
1 x Thusong Centre
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7PsUskrnWpnuNVPG7

1x Roaming in Zone 1
1x Roaming in Zone 9

George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience.