Notices

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

The George Municipality warns residents of a scam involving a fraudster impersonating a municipal official. This person (who has called himself Bongani, Charles and may use any other name) calls residents, falsely claiming to represent the municipality and threatening to disconnect electricity if payment is not made immediately.

🔴 Important Reminder:

• The municipality will NEVER call or send a link for account payments.
• Do not share your personal or financial information with strangers.
• Avoid clicking on suspicious links.

💳 Legitimate Ways to Pay Your Account:

✅ Online: www.george.gov.za (Unipay & My Smart City – George App)
✅ EFT: First National Bank (FNB) | Acc No: 62869623150 | Ref: GRG Account Number
✅ Retail Outlets: Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Boxer, Game, Spar, Pep
✅ Municipal Cashier Halls: George, Uniondale, Haarlem, and area offices

📞 For queries, contact:
☎️ 044 801 9111
📧 accounts@george.gov.za

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity!

Please note that the Uniondale Swimming Pool will be closed to the public from Friday, 11 April 2025 until Monday, 14 April 2025 for maintenance.  The swimming pool will be reopened on Tuesday.

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Neem asseblief kennis dat die Uniondale Swembad vanaf  Vrydag, 11 April 2025 tot  Maandag, 14 April 2025 gesluit sal wees vir instandhouding. Die swembad sal weer Dinsdag heropen word.

A planned construction activity of the UPGRADING OF EDEN SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays, will also include Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 07h00 to 13h00.
The construction activities extend from the Eden Sewage Pumpstation to Dikkop Str and Pikkewyn Str.

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

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES : Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (George Municipality Project Manager)
: Mr Danie Brand – 083 555 1290 (Engineer)
: Ms Shaldene Davids – 074 899 4420 (Community 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.

Estimated time of repair is now around 10h00. Water trucks are being stationed at various points in Pacaltsdorp after water flow was compromised due to damage to the pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp Pump Station and the water tower. The damage occurred during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir.
• water truck stationed at Pick and Pay, Beach Road
• water truck stationed at New Dawn Park Primary School
• water truck stationed at the corner of Kloof and Jakaranda Streets, Seaview
• Water truck at corner of Marigold and Protea Streets (Jansen Café)
• Water truck at Pacalsdorp PrimarySchool (corner of Aloe and Protea Streets)

Water trucks are being stationed at various points in Pacaltsdorp after water flow was compromised due to damage to the pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp Pump Station and the water tower. The damage occurred during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir.

• water truck stationed at Pick and Pay, Beach Road
• water truck stationed at Solly’s Tavern, New Dawn Park
• water truck stationed at the corner of Kloof and Jakaranda Streets, Seaview

Please be advised that a water pressure line between the Pacaltsdorp pump station and the water tower was damaged during construction of the new Pacaltsdorp West Reservoir. As a result, the water tower is currently empty, and the entire Pacaltsdorp area will experience water supply disruptions from early morning.

A water tanker from the Fire Department is stationed on Beach Road near Pick n Pay from 05:30.

Repair efforts are underway. The contractor is excavating the affected pipeline and assessing damage. The estimated time of restoration is currently unknown. We are exploring options to bypass the system.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 88,31%
Rainfall for the previous days: 20.8 mm (Measured from 1- 8 April 2025)

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