PUBLIC NOTICE: DISINFECTION – Pacaltsdorp Traffic Offices (Friday 9th July)
Please take note that the TRAFFIC offices located in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp will be closed until 12h00 today (Friday 9 July) due to required disinfection. The offices will re-open to the public at 12h00 today and close at 15h00. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Disinfection: Pacaltsdorp Library is closed from today, 5 July for disinfection and will be closed until further notice due to a shortage of staff.
All libraries are closed for library services as per amended disaster regulations, level 4, but remain open for assistance to the public with REGISTRATION FOR VACCINES on the EVDS SYSTEM ONLY from 09h00 until 15h00. Pacaltsdorp residents are urged to visit the nearest centre for registration for vaccines.
https://documentportal.george.gov.za/storage/general-notices/July2021/xju0cqhOkqppI4zxCF7P.pdf
https://documentportal.george.gov.za/storage/general-notices/July2021/aHDirBZ7bNUkKEz90v4I.pdf
1 July, 7.30pm
Power Restored: Thembalethu – Mdongwe; Hoekwil – Kerk St Line
POWER REMAINS OUT for the following areas.
Thembalethu – Chep Chep
Touwsranten – certain sections still off, Eskom busy replacing a broken pole.
Please report any power outages to 044 801 9222/9202 and After Hours 044 801 6300
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1 July, 10.30am
Power Restored: Portion of Remskoen Line and Map of Africa
POWER REMAINS OUT for the following areas. Please note repairs are being addressed as quickly as is possible:
Wilderness – Oberholtzer Line, 7th Ave; Hoekwil – Kerk St Line; Thembalethu – Chep Chep, The Inn, Ramaphosa UTWL4 and Mdongwe.
TOUWSRANTEN – Eskom has confirmed they are attending to the problem.
Please report any power outages to 044 801 9222/9202 and After Hours 044 801 6300
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1 July, 8.15am
POWER REMAINS OUT for the following areas. Please note repairs are being addressed as quickly as is possible:
Wilderness – Oberholtzer Line, 7th Ave, Remskoen Line; Hoekwil – Kerk St Line; Thembalethu – Chep Chep, The Inn, Ramaphosa UTWL4 and Mdongwe.
George Emergency Services dealt with 3 fires last night: Hoekwil; Seven Passes and in CBD
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THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT OUR AFTER HOURS CALL CENTRE 044 801 6300 IS EXPERIENCING HIGH CALL VOLUMES. The Municipality is aware of the power outages and continues to work on restoring where possible. Please do not call in unless it is an emergency.
Power restored to: Portion of Thembalethu, Hansmoeskraal (Blue Whale Line)
POWER REMAINS OUT for the following areas. Please note repairs are being addressed as quickly as is possible:
Bergsig (trees must be cut down); Du Toit Line (Geelhoutboom); Wilderness East (7th Avenue); Thembalethu (Chep Chep, The Inn area, Zone 5, 6, Mdongwe – transformer on Ramaphosa West and East lines)
Touwsranten still off – ESKOM supply
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30 June 2021, 6pm
Power restored to: Hoekwil, Wilderness Heights (except for Erica Rd / Oberholzer Line); Mooikloof Estate
POWER REMAINS OUT for the following areas. Please note repairs are being addressed as quickly as is possible:
Bergsig (trees must be cut down); Du Toit Line (Geelhoutboom); Hansmoeskraal (Blue Whale Line); Wilderness East (7th Avenue); large portion of Thembalethu and Victoria Heights
Touwsranten still off – ESKOM supply
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30 Jun 2021 – 15:19
Power restored to: Rosemore, Hansmoeskraal (apart from Blu Whale Resort, 5 farms)
The follow areas are affected with power outages due to the storm and will remain off until trees are cut, roads are cleared and lines are repaired again, at this point no estimated time of repair can be given:
Hoekwil; Bergsig (trees must be cut down); Du Toit Line (Geelhoutboom); Wilderness Heights and East; portion remains off Le Grand ; Thembalethu Zone 5, 6,7, Silvertown and Mdongwe
Please note, we will be able to switch some areas on as soon as the winds settles down.Some repairs might take the full day.
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30 June 2021, 12.20pm
Power restored to: Blackwood Line (Victoria Bay); Herold’s Bay, Airport Line, portion of Hansmoeskraal, portion of Le Grand, Uniondale (ESKOM)
The follow areas are affected with power outages due to the storm and will remain off until trees are cut, roads are cleared and lines are repaired again, at this point no estimated time of repair can be given:
Du Toit Line (Geelhoutboom); Wilderness Heights and East; portion remains off Le Grand, portion Hansmoeskraal; High voltage repairs are needed for Thembalethu as well as low voltage issues in Zone 5, 6,7, Silvertown and Mdongwe. Rosemore, Denver Park low voltages issues
Please note, we will be able to switch some areas on as soon as the winds settles down. Some repairs might take the full day.
OTHER ISSUES DUE TO STORM DAMAGE
George Landfill Site fire continues to smoulder.
Several private structures have either had trees fall on roofs or roofs damaged by wind in Rosedale, Blanco, New Dawn Park and Syferfontein. These have been assessed by our Human Settlements department and gunplast assistance has been given where possible. George Emergency Services and Community Services officials are assisting with the removal of fallen trees.
STORM DAMAGE
30 June, 7.55am
The follow areas are affectedwith power outages due to the storm and will remain off until trees are cut, roads are cleared and lines are repaired again;
Portion Heroldsbay and surrounding farms / Geelhoutboon, Farmlands farms / Victoria Heights, Blackwood line / Wilderness Heights and Wilderness East / Le Grand / Hansmoeskraal / Areas in Thembalethu
Please note, we will be able to switch some areas on as soon as the winds settles down. Some repairs might take a full day.
OTHER ISSUES DUE TO STORM DAMAGE
Uniondale power out – ESKOM fault
George Landfill Site fire active.
Mayoral Newsletter for 1 July 2021
This past week we have experienced two contrasting perspectives in the ongoing struggle to restore our local economy from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last week-end saw the holding of the George MUT (Mountain Ultra Trail) where tough trail-runners participated in a 60km event in the Outeniqua Mountains. This event epitomises what we are trying to achieve through sustainable events in George – encouraging and welcoming Tourism.
On the other hand, the country has returned to lockdown 4 regulations of the Covid-19 pandemic as the third wave affects Gauteng that could spread in the Garden Route and elsewhere. Once again, apart from the need for all of us to observe safe health protocols, our economy is facing another setback through the negative impact on events, accommodation establishments, restaurants, etc.
While we deal with the pandemic, it will be useful to plan for the restoration and reinvigoration of Tourism in George and the Garden Route through the systematic re-building of our events calendar so that everyone in our tourism economy can benefit: from our airport, car hire businesses, accommodation establishments, restaurants through to all the retail operations and employees who would all share in the money being spent by tourists visiting the area.
George is the ideal location for a whole range of sporting, adventure and activity pursuits from mountain biking, to running, golf, paragliding, surfing, hiking and much more. Just as the MUT has taken place, other sporting codes are encouraged to actively explore how events can be organised that can attract participants to George.
By way of illustration, the golf and bowls clubs could organise annual events where clubs from around the country are invited to send teams to compete in events in designated weeks of the year. We need to roll-out our hospitality talents where everything that our visitors experience will result in good messages being conveyed across the country. Their visit to George should not only be about a fantastic event and accommodation or the great climate, but also special food and activity experiences. The message that each of our visitors should remember is that they enjoyed their time so much that they wish to return for the same event in the next year and bring their friends along as well. This is how we will grow tourism.
There are many and varied activities that take place around George that can be turned into events that will attract tourists to George. Increased levels of tourism should also spur growth in the various arts and crafts being practised in George.
We need to develop all tourism activities, arts and crafts. Interested parties are welcome to forward their suggestions to supporttourism@george.gov.za so that collaboration opportunities can be explored.
https://documentportal.george.gov.za/storage/level-one-covid-documents/June2021/XY5wcdgMtwni3UsRSBGJ.pdf
The public is advised that cashier points at the main municipal building will remain open next week with amended hours applicable: Open from 9h00 – 15h00, Monday 28 June – 2 July.
Client Services and Credit Control enquiry desks personnel will be available to assist the public with enquiries.
FINANCE
Ratepayers are requested to use one of the below-mentioned methods to make payments.
Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via pay@ mobile applications (see details below) and at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave and SPAR.
Please take your most recent available account statement with you so that the shop can access the bar code that connects your payment to your GRG account number.
Bank Details for electronic payment (please note bank details changed 1 December 2020)
The old account is being phased out so please amend as soon as possible. For now it is still active and payments made so far will have been received.If you have a debit order on your account, details will automatically be updated. If you have created an account for online banking, please delete the old account and create a new one with the details as below.
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: your GRG account number
Proof of payment to be sent to payments@george.gov.za
pay@ mobile applications
Download Masterpass, Snapscan or Zapper application on your mobile phone and complete your profile.
Load your credit or debit card.
To pay the account, open ‘Wallet’ inside the App you have downloaded and scan the QR code (the black square with the little squares inside it on the bottom right of your account).
Enter the amount you are going to pay and complete the transaction.
The App will confirm your successful, secure transaction.
You can also use the following link for payment of your account:
https://payat.io/qr/11413Click on the link and enter the Pay@ reference number (number starting with 11413) which appears on your account. Your customer information will appear with payment options to choose from.
Prepaid electricity purchases
www.prepaid24.co.za
https://home.ontec.co.za
www.ipay.co.za
The electricity token is automatically sent to the client via SMS or email.
Mobile apps belonging to banks also have a pre-paid electricity purchase function.
For prepaid enquiries please contact 044 873 5474.
General enquiries to accounts@george.gov.za or 044 801 9111.
Please provide your GRG account number with all enquiries.
Please note that limited assistance is available as personnel may be working offline.
Credit Control enquiries: 044 801 9111
Routine road maintenance is scheduled for Plattner Boulevard from Victor Smith Crescent to Azalea Street, commencing on 28 June 2021, with a planned completion date of 02 July 2021. Work will be done from 7h00 till 18h00 on work days, whilst traffic will be accommodated by means of a Stop/Go control.
Pointsmen and associated roadworks signage will be placed well in advance of the affected areas , to assist with traffic control.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.
Contact Lionel Daniels on 044 801 9354 for queries.
Please take note that the offices of Director, Anti-Land Invasion and Law Enforcement (Law Enforcement Building) will be disinfected Friday, 25 June 2021 at 13:00 and will close for the day at 13:00 and reopen on Monday, 28 June 2021 at 07:45.