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PUBLIC NOTICE: Take note – Transformer Testing could lead to trips

The Electrotechnical Services department will be undertaking extensive testing on their power transformer fleet throughout George, up to and including the 25 June 2021. This involves isolating one of the two transformers at each substation, performing  the necessary tests and then re-energising the substation.

Each substation has two transformers, and while testing is in progress on a transformer, it will mean that the substations will only be running on one transformer, and our usual “backup”  or failsafe system will therefore be non-existent.

Electrotechnical Services is able to manage the loading while only running a substation on one transformer,  but there is always the possibility of an unexpected failure or fault which will lead to loss of power on that substation. Re-energising the alternative transformer will be possible, however, this will take some time depending on the progress of the testing procedure.

This notice serves as information only, and whilst the utmost care will be taken to ensure a firm power supply remains in place, faults may occur, and this could lead to prolonged outages. Please keep an eye on our social media channels and/or App for updates relevant to your area.

 

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Neem kennis – Transformator-toetsing kan lei tot krag toevoer wat onderbree

Die Elektrotegniese Dienste afdeling, sal  tot en met 25 Junie 2021 uitgebreide toetse doen op hul kragtransformators oor die hele George. Dit behels dat een van die twee transformators by elke substasie geïsoleer word, die nodige toetse gedoen word en die substasie dan weer aangeskakel word.

Elke substasie het twee transformators, en terwyl ‘n transformator getoets word, sal dit beteken dat die substasies slegs op een transformator sal werk, en ons gewone ondersteuning of foutveilige stelsel sal dus nie in werking wees nie.

Elektrotegniese Dienste kan die elektriese toevoer beheer terwyl ‘n substasie slegs op een transformator bestuur word, maar daar is altyd die moontlikheid van ‘n onverwagte  fout wat sal lei tot kragverlies op die substasie. Die alternatiewe transformator kan weer aangeskakel word, maar dit sal ‘n rukkie neem, afhangend van die vordering van die toetsprosedure.

Hierdie kennisgewing dien slegs as inligting, en hoewel die grootste sorg geneem sal word om te verseker dat ‘n vaste kragbron op sy plek bly, kan foute voorkom, en dit kan lei tot langdurige onderbrekings. Hou ons sosiale mediakanale en / of App dop vir opdaterings wat relevant is vir u omgewing.

Mayoral letter 9 – 3 June 2021

Mayor’s newsletter for 3 June 2021

Flowing from the approval of the Budget and Integrated Development Plan by Council last week, it is worth noting that various initiatives are underway to promote economic opportunities within the informal and SMME sectors of the local economy.

To assist informal traders in Pacaltsdorp and Touwsranten, trade stands will be erected in the next few months along with new informal trader containers in the George CBD. In Thembalethu a strategy is being formulated for the development and release of vacant business and industrial property. This will include the exploration of various funding solutions to support the installation of the infrastructure required to make these properties ready for occupation.

With regard to street traders who have stalls in the respective allocated areas of George, unused trade shelters are being relocated to other localities where footfall is more conducive to viable trade. Potential sites in Pacaltsdorp that align with the Go George bus routes and transfer sites have already been investigated. Through collaboration, re-location will commence shortly and continue depending on prospects of expanding the identified site and funding availability.

The existing database is being updated and under-utilised stands in the CBD will be re-allocated to open up opportunities for new traders to enter the marketplace.
We should emphasise that development and growth of our local economy is of critical importance not only for the jobs that they create but also ultimately to grow the revenue of the municipality.
Through our engagements with National Treasury we are preparing proposals to secure funding under the Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant programme that can be utilised towards the upgrade, regeneration and restoration of inequalities within disadvantaged areas. This includes opportunities for trade and employment within the immediate neighbourhoods. The programme will render funding solutions to equip existing business and industrial sites in Thembalethu and Pacaltsdorp with facilities for traders and small industries and improve access to opportunities.
If we are successful with this application, it will certainly assist in supplementing the existing limited allocation of funds available on the Capital and Operational budgets for the 2021/2022 financial year. Plans will also be reviewed to see what improvements can be made and how training and skills development can be facilitated.
Residents are reminded that more vaccines are being made available for the over 60s as from 31 May. Residents can visit the municipal libraries for assistance in registering. If you do have access to the internet, please register your over 60 family members and friends as soon as possible at: https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/. This portal can also be found via www.westerncape.gov.za
You can also dial *134*832# and follow the prompts (FREE on all South African Networks), or WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456.

New Dawn Park – Stormwater Upgrades

DESCRIPTION:
The existing roads and associated stormwater pipeline servicing New Dawn Park from the c/o Protea and Sierrisie Drive to the intersection of Sierrissie  and Voelnesvaring Drives , as well as  portions of Garnaalbloom Street, Klokkiesblom and Voelnesvaring Drives will be upgraded.

PROJECT PERIOD:
24 May 2021 to 30 July 2021

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act and National State of Disaster: COVID-19 Regulations.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Quantra Consulting Engineers SA (PTY) Ltd – Jaco Grobler (044) 690 4417

 

GEORGE LIBRARY CLOSED 21 MAY from 13h00

Please take note that the Community Development Services (Library)  George Public Library, Caledon street, will be disinfected tomorrow, Friday,  21 MAY  2021 at 13:00

The  offices will close for the day at  13:00 and reopen on Saturday the 22nd 2021 at 9:00

TAKE NOTE: Power Outages, Thursday 19/05 @ 14h41

High winds earlier today have led to several power outages in a number of areas in George, including Wilderness, Blanco and Thembalethu. The Electrotechnical department is currently assessing the damage and addressing where they can. Please note the Call Centre is currently overwhelmed with calls and as a result residents are not able to get through. We are aware of the electrical outages and will provide firm updates as soon as possible.

Issued George Municipality

Burgemeester’s Brief – 18 Mei 2021

Ek het op Maandag ‘n onderhoud met ‘n joernalis van ‘n rekenmeesters-webblad gehad oor die verhouding tussen rekenmeesters en munisipaliteite en hoe rekenmeesters vir besighede kan help om die ekonomie uit te bou. Die joernalis het toe op ‘n stadium vir my gevra hoe die regmaak van slaggate in George hanteer word.

Ek het toe verduidelik hoe ons Munisipale-App gebruik kan word om klagtes aan te meld tesame met ‘n foto wat aangeheg kan word. Hierdeur kry die klagte dan die nodige aandag. Vir mense buite George is hierdie aksies heel vreemd. Ek vertel toe verder dat elke klagte ‘n verwysingsnommer toegeken word. Elke Vrydag is daar dan ‘n vergadering van die Dienslewerings Moniteringskomitee waar klagtes en hul afhandeling bespreek word. By die vergadering word die meer moeilike probleme bespreek om oplossings te vind.

Hierdie vergadering hanteer enigiets van oorgroeide bosse op erwe of rommel by bushaltes tot straatligte wat buite werking is. Die komitee wat hierdie klagtes hanteer vervul gevolglik ‘n belangrike rol om stelselmagtig toe te sien dat verbeteringe in dienslewering aangebring.

Die voordeel van die Munisipale-App is dat elke klagte wat aangemeld word ‘n verwysingsnommer toegeken word wat dan verseker dat die vordering op die werk opgevolg kan word. Rekord word ook gehou van soortgelyke klagtes wat gedurig plaasvind en gevolglik is dit moontlik om te verdere klagtes aan te spreek.

Die moniteringskomitee is dus deel van die ketting wat met die aanmelding van ‘n klagte op die Munisipale-App begin, waarna die betrokke Direktoraat  die klagte hanteer met die moniteringskomitee wat elke week ‘n oorsigrol speel oor die vordering.

Die Gemeenskaps-Direktoraat is tans baie bedrywig om ons dorp skoon te maak met ongeveer 180 tydelike werkers wat aangestel is. Onwettige stortings vind ook in baie wyke plaas wat ook gedurig aandag kry.

In sommige wyke word voormalige stortingsgronde in groente- of blommetuine omskep deur die gemeenskap wat daar woon. Dit is ‘n aanduiding dat gemeenskappe ‘n verskil kan maak om hul wyke te verbeter.

Ons het onlangs die geleentheid gehad om in Maraiskamp die sosialeverpligtings-projek van Kathaka RAW te gaan besigtig. Hierdie is ‘n projek wat ‘n privaat-maatskappy in samewerking met gemeenskaplede geloods het om te help om herwinbare rommel op te tel en daarna in “skips” te plaas. Die herwinbare goedere word verkoop met die vergoeding wat terugvloei na gemeenskaplede. Die maatskappy se aktiewe betrokkenheid word waardeer en is van groot waarde vir die Munisipaliteit.

Ander maatskappye kan beslis ook ‘n rol speel om toe te sien dat gemeenskappe eienaarskap neem van hul eie gebiede. Vennootskappe tussen die Munisipaliteit en besighede kan moontlik bydra tot die toekenning van speelgrond-toerusting aan gemeenskappe wat self verantwoordelikheid neem om hulle gebiede skoon te hou.

 

 

Pilot Census 2021 – May to July 2021

Link to Digital Pamphlet 

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is in the preparation phase for the up and coming Pilot Census 2021(taking place from May to July 2021), with the Main Census to be conducted in 2022. As an organization we are requesting assistance from various stakeholder with the publicizing of one of the most intensive projects undertaken in South Africa in order to effect maximum participation from all those within the borders of South Africa.

The Pilot Census 2021 requires the following from respondents within the sampled areas:
Respondents are required to register online from 17 May to 30 June 2021.

Online Self-Enumeration (Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI)) will commence from 04 July -17 July 2021, and Face-to-Face, including Telephonic assisted data collection will be conducted from 03 July – 28 July 2021.

The sampled areas for the Western Cape are as follows:

Cape Winelands District:  Breede Valley Municipality
Bergsig, Esselen Park, Fairy Glen, Florian Park, Meirings Park, Parkersdam, Reunion Park, Roodewal, Roux Park, Victoria Park and Worcester Central

Garden Route District:  George Municipality
Dormehls Drift, George South, Groeneweld Park, Heather Park, Heatherlands and King George Park

City of Cape Town
Green Point, Sea Point and Three Anchor Bay

Overberg District:  Theewaterskloof Municipality
Bergsig, Caledon, Tjotjombeni and Uitsig

West Coast District:  Bergrivier Municipality
Piketberg, De Hoek Mine, Bergrivier NU