Notices

Mop-up operations continue in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours overnight. The rain has subsided quite considerably; however, the George Disaster Management Services continue to advise members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today.

Roads closed due to flooding
Wilderness – Die Vleie still closed due to water levels

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution as the roads are wet and slippery. Please note, that the road surfaces remain wet, motorists are to proceed with caution and at reduced speed.

Areas flooded
24 residential homes reported flooding throughout the George Municipal area, including one partial collapse of a structure in Herold.

Blanco Community Hall is currently housing approximately 25 people who were evacuated in Blanco
House flooded in Uniondale, residents temporarily accommodated in Lyonville Community Hall
Up with Downs School, Blanco and VGK Primary School, Geelhoutboom have reported being affected by flooding.
A number of schools have closed for today but are communicating directly with their learners and parents in this regard.

Disaster Management Services is assessing damage in residential areas of Wilderness and at the Wilderness Water Treatment Works buildings.

Electrotechnical Services is assessing damage to infrastructure in Anchorage Lane and surrounding streets, Wilderness

Disruption to Service Delivery
The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road remains closed, due to the inclement weather and green bags will not be collected until further notice The Waste Transfer Station remains operational.
The collection of black refuse bags and recycling bags has resumed.

Emergency Services remain on alert
George Disaster Management Services remains on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continues to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

Only travel, if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

Fallen tree on Wilderness Water Treatment Works building

Mop-up operations have started in George following floods in parts of George that were caused by the torrential downpours since last night. The rain has subsided quite considerably; however, the George Disaster Management Services continue to advise members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today.

Rainfall over the past 24 hours
• Unconfirmed rainfall measured at the Botanical Gardens, 105mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Buffelskop, catchment Area for Touws River, 180mm
• Unconfirmed report rainfall measured at Upper Touws River Water Weather Station, 110 mm
• Confirmed rainfall measured at Garden Route Dam, 100mm and Garden Route Dam is overflowing.
• Confirmed rainfall Uniondale, 85mm
• Confirmed rainfall Haarlem,70mm
• Confirmed Avontuur, 72mm

Temporary Road Closures
Four roads temporarily closed including Outeniqua Pass. Camphersdrift Road, CJ Langenhoven Street, Hope Street and King George Road. All roads have been reopened.

The second entrance to Waboomskraal was temporarily closed and caution was issued for water across the roadways between Oudtshoorn and the Outeniqua Pass.

We continue to urge motorists to drive with caution as the roads are wet and slippery. Please note, that the road surfaces remain wet, motorists are to proceed with caution and at reduced speed.

Areas flooded
• 17 – 20 houses have reported flooding – Areas include Hoekwil, Lawaaikamp, Borcherds, Rosedale, Blanco and Thembalethu Zone 4, 6 and 7
• Blanco Community Hall is currently housing approximately 25 people who were evacuated from Malgas Singel and Klaassen Street in Blanco
• House flooded in Uniondale; residents temporarily accommodated in Lyonville Community Hall
• Flood reporting along Touws River (Pirate’s Creek, Die Duin) following a delay in opening the river mouth
• Anchorage Lane, Wilderness – several homes flooded
• Ebb and Flow Camp Site has experienced minor flood conditions
• Flooding at Wilderness Civils Depot and Water Treatment Works. Damage is being assessed by Civil Engineering Services
• Fallen tree on Wilderness Water Treatment Works building being assessed and removed
• The river mouth has been opened by SANPARKS and is flowing correctly

Disruption to Service Delivery
• The Gwaing Landfill Site situated at R102 Airport Road has been closed, due to the inclement weather. The Waste Transfer Station remains operational.
• The collection of black refuse bags and recycling bags will resume later today. Green bags will not be collected due to the closure of the Gwaing landfill site.
• All planned vegetation maintenance is postponed for today.
• Planned power outages have been postponed for today.

Emergency Services remain on alert
Although the rainfall has decreased considerably, the George Disaster Management Services remain on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continues to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
Only travel, if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

George Municipality would like to advise the public that repair work on the Civic Centre is due to start today, 9 April 2024 and will continue until 5 May 2024. The site will be cordoned off as per Occupational Health and Safety Requirements.

All efforts will be undertaken to contain dust and noise pollution from the sanding, with disruptive work taking place over weekends and after hours.

Members of the public accessing the Municipal Court are requested to access the building with care. The municipality apologizes in advance and requests your patience during the upgrade.

George Disaster Management Services have advised that after sweeping the Outeniqua Pass together with Provincial Traffic, the road has been reopened for vehicles travelling at safe speeds.

Please note, the road surfaces remain wet, motorists to proceed with caution and at reduced speed

Issued George Municipality, 9 April 2024

George Disaster Management Services have advised that the Outeniqua Pass is closed to motorists with immediate effect due to excess water on the road surface. Traffic Officials will be stationed at the entrances from George and Oudtshoorn’s side.

Updates will be provided should the pass reopen for vehicles.

George Disaster Management Services have advised that the Outeniqua Pass is closed to motorists with immediate effect due to excess water on the road surface. Traffic Officials will be stationed at the entrances from George and Oudtshoorn side.

Updates will be provided should the pass reopen for vehicles.

Issued George Municipality, 9 April 2024

George Disaster Management Services advises members of the public to please drive with extreme caution today. Several roads are semi-flooded in the George town area and outskirts.

Only travel if necessary, DRIVE SLOWLY and do not attempt to drive through a body of water that is fast-moving.

NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION
Klipdrif – road between Oudtshoorn and Outeniqua Pass
Waboomskraal – the second road is flooded
N2 touwsriver/ salinas. The road is being cleared of water and sand by SANRAL
Kaaimans remains open, with no major issues lot of water on the road
Langenhoven Street –

CLOSED
Hope Street
King George Road

Issued by George Municipality, April 9 @ 06:15

Due to heavy downpours, water is severely ponding (seeping upward from inside or below the surface) at the bottom section of York Street, R102 to the Go George Bus Depot. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid using this route if possible.

As a safety precaution against the floods, members of the public are urged to avoid being on the roads unless necessary. This applies to both motorists and pedestrians.

Issued George Municipality, 9 April @05:00

The George Municipality’s Disaster Management this morning warned that more heavy rains are expected this morning between 06:00 and 08:00 at its highest. With torrential rains throughout the past night, some areas have already been flooded including Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George.

We would like to ask the public to be cautious this morning, drive slowly, do not speed through water potholes, and follow law enforcement officials’ instructions. We also advise the community members, if possible, to delay their commute this morning to ease traffic congestion.

There is heavy mist in areas such as Kleinkrantz as you enter George, which can affect visibility, please take caution.

George Disaster Management Services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. The Municipality continue to monitor weather developments, and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.

AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

An unexpected power outage occurred at Cherry Maur Street in Pacaltsdorp. On investigation, electricians found a cable fault in the middle of the road. The electrician can only be able to open the road and do repairs tomorrow, 9 April. The power will remain off until repairs are completed tomorrow.