The George Municipality Disaster Management team has deemed the Lions Karoo to Coast unsafe to proceed due to expected adverse weather conditions on Sunday, 24th September 2023.
We must put the safety of people first and after deliberation notified the race organisers of this decision at 20:00 on Thursday, 21st September 2023. The event organisers will issue a more detailed release to the rider entry database on Friday 22nd September.
The Lions Karoo to Coast is an annual 100 km mountain bike race held in September down the Prince Alfred’s Pass from Uniondale to Knysna.
George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused due to the cancellation of the event. We thank the participants, and everyone involved for their understanding in this regard.
Please note that the election of block representatives for the following wards will take place as follows:
See the full schedule of the Ward Meetings https://tinyurl.com/3wxt2mdm
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
VIRGIN ACTIVE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00 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 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
VIRGIN ACTIVE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00 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 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00.
Please note that the election of block representatives for Ward 5, which was initially scheduled to take place on 20 September 2023 has been rescheduled to take place on 11 October 2023.
Good news for beachgoers in the George area! All beaches, including Gwaing Beach, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip, will be open to the public starting Friday, September 22, 2023. Heavy construction vehicles are still moving around the beaches and certain beach infrastructure such as benches and walkways have been removed. However, please note that swimming is not advisable due to the absence of lifeguards and debris in the water. Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the heart of the Garden Route!
Unplanned water outage: Pipe Burst in Waterside Road, Wilderness. Estimated time of repair is approximately 5 hours. A water truck will drive up and down Waterside Road. Issued by George Municipality 20 September 2023 at 17h20
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
MODDERRIVIER AREA
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 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 WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
MODDERRIVIER LYN
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 26 SEPTEMBER 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 WOENSDAG 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
The public is advised that all of the beaches in the George area including Gwaing Beach, Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, Wilderness and Leentjiesklip remain closed following the storm surges of this weekend. Heavy construction vehicles continue to move around in or near the beaches and beach infrastructure such as benches, walkways etc have been removed. Swimming is not advisable as Lifeguards are not present on any of the beaches and there is a serious concern around the presence of debris in the water. Further updates will be provided on Friday.
All Lantana are classified as a Category 1b invasive species which must be removed and destroyed.
Municipal Plant of the Month – Lantana spp: ALL seed-producing species and seed-producing hybrids are considered one of the 10 worst weeds in the world and comes in at number four in South Africa. Not only is Lantana very invasive and classified as a transformer but it is also one of the most common causes of livestock poisoning in South Africa. AllLantanas are classified as a Category 1b invasive species which must be removed and destroyed. Any form of trade or planting is strictly prohibited.
Identification: Lantana is easily identified almost all year round by the very pretty clusters of multi-coloured flowers that may vary from pink, red, crimson, orange, yellow or white. The flower head is flat and compact often with many colours in one flower head. The fruits turn black when ripe and is a firm favourite with birds and other animals such as rodents and monkeys and appear to be non-toxic to these animals. These animals act as seed dispersal agents. The leaves are dark green and stiff with serrated margins. When crushed they exude a pungent unpleasant odour. The stems are very thorny.
Not only is Lantana very invasive and classified as a transformer but it is also one of the most common causes of livestock poisoning in South Africa.
Impacts: Lantana is a habitat transformer, forming thick impenetrable stands along forest margins, degraded land, road reserves, etc. Where the plants proliferate, they shade out and outgrow any indigenous plants and in addition, Lantana excretes chemicals which reduce the growth of surrounding plants by inhibiting germination and root elongation thus impacting heavily on biodiversity. Dense stands pose a fire risk as a result of increased biomass and fuel load.
Control: Chop down and treat the stumps and re-growth with a registered herbicide. Caution must be exercised that no cuttings are left behind with a node in contact with the soil as these readily take root and establish new plants. The poisons Chopper or Kaput are recommended as herbicides suitable for stump treatment and re-growth can be sprayed with a 3% mix of “Roundup” or other glyphosate herbicides.
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