Notice Archive

With the increase in generation planned maintenance, as previously communicated and the loss of a further two generation units today, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Tuesday until further notice.

NUMBER OF AREAS REMAIN OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE LOADING – 18H50
Please note that there are still quite a few areas off due to excessive loading. Areas will be restored as capacity becomes available.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 04/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 05/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 16:30 **
20:00 – 00:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30 **

Thursday 07/09/2023
04:00 – 08:30 **
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 08/09/2023
04:00 – 08:30 **
12:00 – 16:30 **
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 04/09/2023
17:00 – 21:30 **

Tuesday 05/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 03:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 03:30 **

Thursday 07/09/2023
07:00 – 11:30 **
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 08/09/2023
07:00 – 11:30 **
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 01:30

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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/

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS
SERPENTINE STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 06 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 THURSDAY 07 September 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNESS

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNESS
SERPENTINE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 06 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 DONDERDAG 07 September 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Current Usage for George is 15MW higher than it should be – and the excessive loading WILL CAUSE Tripping and EXTENDED OUTAGES if the public do not exercise caution when the power returns on at 18h00

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 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:
A Professional Engineering Consultant was appointed to assist the George Municipality with the design, procurement, and implementation of the backup generator units.  The municipality has to date (August 2023) completed the procurement of the contractors required to construct the Generators required for Haarlem and Uniondale water treatment facilities; and Uniondale and Kleinkrantz wastewater treatment facilities.   Due to the size of the Outeniqua wastewater treatment facility`s backup generator a separate procurement process had to be followed and is underway.

It is furthermore to be noted that generator equipment in general is a long lead item, and therefore the delivery times associated therewith are very much dependent on the stock availability on same.    In this regard the major risk foreseen at this stage is a delay in timeous completion of the project because of the knock-on effect due external factors affecting and delaying the delivery time of equipment, i.e., shipping of imported components, strikes / shutdowns, etc, as well as any delay in the Outeniqua WWTW generator tender process.  In summary, the overall project progress is as follow:

Procurement Phase:   Appointment of Consultant ( Complete ) – 100%

1. Appointment of Contractor: Haarlem WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
2. Uniondale WTW ( Complete ) – 100%
3. Uniondale WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
4. Kleinkrantz WWTW ( Complete ) – 100%
5. Outeniqua WWTW ( In Progress ) – 80%

Construction Phase:   Haarlem WTW ( ± 150 kVA diesel generator ) – 80%

1. Uniondale WTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 50%
2. Uniondale WWTW ( ± 200 kVA diesel generator ) – 50%
3. Kleinkrantz WWTW ( ± 300 kVA diesel generator ) – 60%
4. Outeniqua WWTW ( ± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator ) – 0%

The total project expenditure to date (as at end of August 2023) is approximately 24.8% of the current funding allocation. Approval has been granted by the Western Cape Provincial Government for the rollover of funding to the 2023/24 financial year.

Other Load Shedding initiatives Implemented by George Municipality:
Battery energy storage is planned for all the Water and Waste-Water Treatment Plants as well as the Sewer Pump stations in order to reduce the diesel costs. The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployment is being fast-tracked to save costs over the long run. The intention is to deploy BESS of more than 100MWh for the city using a phased-in approach. The city is currently in the process of feasibility studies for the BESS deployment, to assess the technical, environmental, economic and practical feasibility for installation and integration into the distribution network. These studies will further inform the city on the deployment strategy to undertake as it strives to reduce reliance from Eskom.

Link to further information on how George Municipality is trying to mitigate the impact of load-shedding for George. https://www.george.gov.za/george-municipality-installs-generators-to-protect-its-infrastructure-against-loadshedding/Regards

Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00. This pattern will continue to be implemented until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 04/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 05/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 07/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 08/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 04/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **

Tuesday 05/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 03:30 **

Wednesday 06/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 07/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 08/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 19:30 **
23:00 – 01:30

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/

Water has been restored to Merriman and the affected streets, nl Fichat and Laing street

We thank the George residents for their patience

Eskom Load shedding schedule update:

Stage 4 loadshedding will be maintained until 16:00 on Sunday ( previously communicated Stage 2 loadshedding).

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 03/09/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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/

UNEXPECTED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: Merriman Street

Merriman street aswell as Laing and Fichat street are affected by the current water outage.

A water truck is currently roaming the area. The estimated time of repairs is 5 hours.

Issued by George Municipality 3 September @ 08:43

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LEVALLIA
SAUER, BAILIE, GELDERBLOM, PLAATJIES, GROWERS, VOLKWYN, STUURMAN, LEEN, CHRIS APRIL, MAREE STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 18H00 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 SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 18H00.

Issued by George Municipality
1 September 2023

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Beplande Onderbreking van die Elektriese Toevoer: Gedeelte van Levallia

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LEVALLIA
SAUER, BAILIE, GELDERBLOM, PLAATJIES, GROWERS, VOLKWYN, STUURMAN, LEEN, CHRIS APRIL, MAREE STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 09 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 18H00 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 SONDAG 10 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 18H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
1 September 2023

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

Portion of Herolds Bay line
Skimmelkrans, Nelline & Buffelsfontein

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00 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 from being carried out during the abovementioned period, the work will be done on
WEDNESDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00

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Beplande onderbreking van die Elektriese Toevoer.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

Gedeelte van Heroldsbaai lyn
skimmelkrans, nellyn & buffelsfontein

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 05 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00 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 06 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00