Notice Archive

Please be advised that the George Municipality offices will be closed for the upcoming Public Holiday, General Election Day, on the 29th of May 2024.

We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Credit Control Department – New After-hour number

Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.

The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.

This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00

After-Hours Contact Numbers

Fire Only Emergency Number (24/7): 044 801 6311

TOLL-FREE Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999

George Municipality After Hours Number: 044 801 6300

Credit Control After Hours Number: 072 501 1843

Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a meter in length and can be picked up by one person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
29 May 2024 (General Elections) – Collection as per normal schedule

ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS

MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)

TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas

THURSDAY :Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village

FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension

BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL
Issued 28 May 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 92,97 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 18.2 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 21 until 27 May 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all municipal water users is essential and is greatly appreciated.

A pipe has burst on Anchorage Lane, impacting several areas.

The affected areas include The Dunes, South Side, George Rd (CBD), Spar, Wilderness Hotel, Milkwood Village, 10th Avenue, and Anchorage Avenue.

Kindly note that a water cart will be stationed at the Wilderness Hotel parking lot for the convenience of the residents and businesses in the affected areas.

Construction of temporary bypass on 04 June 2024. The estimated disruption duration is one day.

DESCRIPTION:
The existing raw water bulk pipeline has reached the end of its design life and must be replaced. On the 04th of June 2024 a bypass pipeline will be constructed to enable the replacement of the old pipeline.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD:
04June 2024 from 07h00 to 18h00

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Potable water distribution may be affected during the construction period and consumers are requested to use water sparingly.

IMPACT:
The Supply of potable water to the residents of George Municipality might be disrupted from 07h00 to 18h00 while the construction work is carried out.

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.

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and use water sparingly on 04 June 2024.

A planned construction of the Garden Route Dam Suction pipe works, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include tomorrow, Saturday, 25 May 2024 between 07:00 and 14:00.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
No impact to traffic.

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 Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492 (Technical)
: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675 (Public Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 23 May 2024

Weens onvoorsiene omstandighede is die Uniondale-watersuiweringsaanleg se uitvloeikwaliteit beïnvloed met die ongewone lae rouwaterdamvlakke.

Flokkulant-oordrag is opgemerk en die George Munisipale bedrywighede moes die primêre en sekondêre sedimentasiedamme by die watersuiweringsaanleg skoonmaak. Dit het daartoe gelei dat water met ‘n hoër as normale troebelheid ons drinkwater-opgaarreservoirs binnegekom het, en uiteindelik die waterverspreidingsnetwerk.

George-munisipaliteit kan bevestig dat die water veilig is vir verbruik en die publiek aanraai om die water voor verbruik te kook.

Die instandhouding sal binne die volgende 3 tot 4 uur afgehandel wees waarna die waternetwerk gespoel sal word.

Die waterverkleuring sal oor die volgende paar uur verbeter

’n Watervragmotor sal in die dorpsgebied rondry.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Uniondale water treatment plant’s outflow quality was affected with the unusual low raw water dam levels.

Floc carryover was noticed and the George Municipal operations had to clean the primary and secondary sedimentation dams at the water treatment plant. This resulted in higher-than-normal turbidity water entering our potable water storage reservoirs, and ultimately the water distribution network.

George Municipality can confirm that the water is safe for consumption and advise the public to boil the water before consumption.

The maintenance will be concluded within the next 3 to 4 hours after which the water network will be scoured.

The water discolouring will subside over the next few hours.

A water truck will be roaming the town area.

The issue has been identified as faulty valves that need to be replaced. Municipal teams are on their way to restore water supply.

The affected areas include De Oewer and the SPAR shopping center.
Estimated time for restoration is 4-6 hours.

A water tanker will be stationed at SPAR Heather Park during this time.