Following the flooding incident several weeks ago which caused severe damage to the Blanco 350mm sewer line which transverses the Malgas River, the
Gwaing River, Mouth and Beach has been reopened for swimming and other water activities.
Interim repair measures have been implemented to half any further sewer spillage in the Malgas River.
The Civil Engineering Services department continues with the redesign of the support structure for the sewer line to accommodate the floodline and withstand future weather conditions.
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF THEMBALETHU, LIBODE, BIZANA, BHISHO, DIKELA, CALA, ZUSAKHE STREETS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 09 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 TUESDAY 14 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN THEMBALETHU, LIBODE, BIZANA, BHISHO, DIKELA, CALA,
ZUSAKHE STRATE.
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 09 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 DINSDAG14 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD RD, PLOVER RD AND MEADOW RD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 08 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 15 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD WEG, PLOVER WEG EN MEADOW WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 08 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 15 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THE BELOW PLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN A PORTION OF BLANCO HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BLANCO
MONTAGU STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 17 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN OF BLANCO
MONTAGU STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 10 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 17 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Photo by Herman Pieters, Garden Route District Municipality
Issued George Municipal, 6 May 2024, 9pm
Following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Victoria Street this afternoon, multiple Disaster Service personnel including Saps Search and Rescue teams with sniffer dogs are are currently involved in a rescue operation to retrieve 53 trapped construction workers.
The collapse occurred at 14:09 this afternoon with the first emergency call coming in at 14:14. Seventy-five (75) members of construction crew have been confirmed on site at the time of the incident. Twenty-two (22) patients have been retrieved and sent to hospitals or medical centres in George. Sadly two (2) of the twenty-two (22) patients have been declared deceased.
Emergency personnel on their way from the City of Cape Town and Worcester Disaster Services as well as the Western Cape Provincial Disaster Services are expected to be on site before 12pm tonight. At present over 100 emergency and other personnel are on site.
Family and friends of the construction workers involved in the incident are being given space to gather at the foyer of the main municipal building and will be assisted by Department of Social Services and Correctional Services Social Workers.
Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk expressed his sincere condolences on behalf of George Council and the municipal administration to the family and colleagues of the deceased.
“Our thoughts are with the families and all those affected who continue to wait on word of their loved one’s, “ said Ald Van Wyk.
An update will be issued at 12pm tonight South African Time.
Note: Should any member of the public wish to provide drinking water, lucozade, wine gums, or any food for the emergency services while they are on site – kindly deliver to the tent site via Ivy Street at 79 Victoria St, Delplan Consulting which is being manned by Gift of the Givers and Herman Pienaar of LoveGeorge.
For enquiries to give please contact: Gift of the Givers: Mario Ferreira (082 490 2752) and Herman Pienaar (082 829 6428)
George Municipal Disaster Services, together with a number of other stakeholders (GRDM, SAPS, Ambulance Services) are currently busy with a building collapse on Victoria Street which involves multiple patients.
Should any member of the public wish to provide drinking water, lucozade, wine gums, or any food for the services while they are on site – they must please deliver to the tent site at Ivy Street at 79 Victoria St, Delplan Consulting which is being manned by Gift of the Givers and Herman Pienaar of LoveGeorge.
For enquiries to give please contact: Gift of the Givers: Mario Ferreira (082 490 2752) and Herman Pienaar (082 829 6428)
The Municipality has opened the foyer of the main municipal hall to accommodate family members of the construction team who were onsite at the time of the incident.
For their comfort and convenience, they are welcome to wait in the foyer where they will be provided with necessary assistance and support.
Due to the collapse of a Victoria Street building which is adjacent to the Municipality’s main offices that are situated in York Street, the Municipality has closed its main building as a safety precaution until further notice.
For inquiries, please contact the Municipality’s after-hours and emergencies line at 044 801 6300. For disaster-related matters, call the toll-free disaster number at 087 152 9999. For fire emergencies, dial 044 801 6311.
Your cooperation and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated.
A building under construction in Victoria Street has collapsed. The public is urgently notified that Access to Victoria Road is blocked from York Street. Emergency services are on site and a number of ambulances will be required to enter the area due to multiple patients.
THE PUBLIC MUST PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TRYING TO VIEW THE INCIDENT AND MOVE AWAY FROM VICTORIA ROAD SO AS TO ALLOW EMERGENCY VEHICLES EASY ACCESS
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