Notices

AMENDED PROGRAMME: WARD COMMITTEES: FILLING OF VACANCIES
Please note that the election of block representatives for the following wards will take place as follows:

The water supply to consumers situated in LOWER HEROLDS BAY / BEACH AREA in HEROLDS BAY will be partially or completely interrupted on MONDAY 5th JUNE 2023 – BETWEEN 08:00 – 16:15.

If the weather is not suitable on this day, the interruption will take place the following day. We regret any inconvenience.

Issued by George Municipality
26 May 2023

NOTICE NR. FIN013/2023
A public auction of redundant/worn-out materials and vehicles will be held on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 at 10:00 at the Main Hall, Civic Centre, York Street, George.
Further information is available at the Office of the Director Financial Services.
(Mr R Roos at telephone number 044- 801 9039).

George Municipality is aware of a fake WhatsApp voice note that has been issued. Please treat the information as Fake News Water supply will not be affected in any way.

George Municipality ranked third in the 2022 Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) by Ratings Afrika. The survey ranks the 112 largest municipalities and eight metros, out of 257 municipalities in total.

The MFSI rates municipalities and metros on a scale of one to 100, based on six financial components: operating performance, liquidity management, debt governance, budget practices, affordability, and infrastructure development.

https://www.citizen.co.za/business/sas-top-municipalities-midvaal-saldanha-bay/

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 24 May 2023, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           94.79
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                45.5mm  (Measured up to and including 22 May 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

 Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

Read the latest GM Newsletter – Volume 65 May 2023 follow the link below for details on the current status of:
POWER LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROJECT- Phase 3 Rollout / KRAGBEPERKINGSAANPASSINGSPROJEK – Fase 3 Uitvoering / IPROJEKTHI YOLUNGISO LOKULINGANISELWA KWAMANDLA – UKUQALISWA KWESIGABA SESITHATHU

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FINAL-GM-NEWSLETTER-VOLUME-65-MAY-2023.pdf

Tuesday, 23 May 2023: Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Wednesday. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 24/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 25/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 26/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 24/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 25/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 26/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 **

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 23 MAY 2023 @08:50

Due to the breakdown of a generating unit each at Arnot, Majuba and Medupi power stations, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 on Tuesday and not Stage 3 as previously communicated. Thereafter, the schedule will be implemented as previously communicated. Eskom is working on returning these generating units to service. Further updates will be communicated as soon as any changes occur. (Eskom)>>>

The following schedules for George and Uniondale remain the same as published on Sunday.

George will be affected as follows:
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 24/05/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 25/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 26/05/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 23/05/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 24/05/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 25/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
16:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 26/05/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 **

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/