The Gwaing Builder Rubble and Garden Refuse site situated at R102 Airport Road will close on Tuesday 09 April 2024, due to the predicted heavy rains and inclement weather. The Waste Transfer Station remains operational. For enquiries, please contact the Community Services at 044 802 2900 during office hours.
Earlier today we reported power outages in parts of George including Conville and Parkdene. The Electrotechnical Services Department confirmed that all power supply has been restored.
The public is advised that George Fire Services will be undertaking Control Burns in and around the Garden Route Dam over the next month, subject to weather conditions including wind direction to avoid smoke over residential areas. These control burns must however take place to ensure the reduction of the fuel load of cleared alien vegetation. The public will be advised on the day of a Control Burn.
Fire Emergencies must be reported to 044 801 6311.
The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning. Heavy rainfall is predicted for the George area this afternoon at approximately 16:00. The Garden Route including the George area is expected to receive rainfall of up to 60mm with possible flash flooding.
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.
Motorists are warned to drive with caution due to heavy rainfall and mist which is affecting visibility.
The public is advised to avoid walking/ and or swimming and parking vehicles at any of the beaches as they could be affected by storm surges.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
The upgrading of the bulk sewer network in Thembalethu will have some impact on the residents during the construction period from April 2024 to August 2024. The estimated construction duration is 5 months.
PROJECT: UPGRADING OF THEMBALETHU BULK GRAVITY SEWER MAIN: PHASE 2
DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 1060 meters of underground bulk gravity sewer, 200-315 mm diameter, uPVC class 34 pipes, including manholes and house connections, as well as associated reinstatements.
PROJECT PERIOD:
April 2024 to August 2024.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection of the existing infrastructure to the new infrastructure. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays.
IMPACT
The intended construction works will take place mainly on the boundaries of existing erven. The works will impact on residents and pedestrians. It is, however, important for the public to take notice of the intended works since there will be work done on the existing bulk sewer infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public. No member of the public may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Access to properties will be managed between the contractor and the property occupants.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr Blacklaws (Neil Lyners and Associates) – 044 887 0223
Mr Rhawuka (Norland Construction) – 083 4488 582
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the
public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period.
Please look out for all temporary road signage and construction personnel.
Property Management is in process of handing out all title deeds of old scheme and low cost housing properties in the George Municipal Area to the rightful owners. If you are the owner of an old scheme or low cost housing property and have not previously received your title deed from the Municipality, please visit our offices (with your identity document) at the Old Townhouse Building, behind the offices of Civil and Technical, C/o Market and York Streets, or alternatively call us on 044 801 9078 to confirm whether we have it in our possession. If the owner has passed away, the Executor is welcome to collect the title deed, with a copy of the Letter of Authority from Court and his / her identity document.
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Is u die regmatige eienaar van ‘n ou skema/laekostehuis – ons het jou Titelakte
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 08 April 2024
Eiendomsbestuur is in proses om alle titelaktes van ouskema en laekoste behuisingseiendomme in die George Munisipale area aan die regmatige eienaar uit te deel. As u die eienaar is van ‘n ouskema of laekoste behuisingseiendom, en nie voorheen u titelakte vanaf die Munisipaliteit ontvang het nie, word u versoek om ons kantore (met u identiteitsdokument) te besoek by die “Old Townhouse” gebou, agter die kantore van Siviel en Tegnies, h/v Mark- en Yorkstraat, of ons alternatief te kontak by 044 801 9078 om te bevestig of dit in ons besit is. As die eienaar oorlede is, is die eksekuteur welkom om die titelakte af te haal, met ‘n afskrif van die eksekuteursbrief vanaf die hof en sy/haar identiteitsdokument.
CONTRACT: T/ING/041/2023 UPGRADING OF THE GEORGE SOUTH STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE: PHASE 1
THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY WOULD LIKE TO INFORM ROAD USERS AND RESIDENTS
THAT SECTIONS OF NEWTON AND HOPE STREETS WILL BE CLOSED AS INDICATED.
THE ROAD CLOSURES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER
CULVERTS WITHIN THE ROAD RESERVE.
MOTORISTS WILL BE REDIRECTED VIA MITCHELL AND FICHAT STREETS. THE
CONTRACTOR WILL LIAISE DIRECTLY WITH THE AFFECTED RESIDENTS IN ADVANCE
TO ARRANGE LOCAL ACCESS WHERE AND WHEN REQUIRED.
DELIVERY/OTHER VEHICLES (GVM +9000KG) TO USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
(NO HEAVY MOTOR-VEHICLES IN THE GEORGE SOUTH RESIDENTIAL AREAS).
PLEASE REPORT INCIDENTS OR QUERIES TO ALEWYN DIPPENAAR AT: 082 457 5675
There are unexpected power outages in Conville and Parkdene. An electrician was dispatched to investigate.
Severe weather warnings for damaging winds and rainfall remain in place for the George area, with the heavy rainfall predicted to land early hours of Monday 8 April (02:00). Accompanying high winds are expected 50-60km.
George Disaster Management Services is monitoring weather developments and the public will be updated via George Municipal Social Media Channels.
Motorists are warned to drive with caution due to heavy rainfall and mist which is affecting visibility.
A warning to refrain from walking/ and or swimming at any of the beaches remains in place. Avoid parking vehicles at the beach parking areas as they could be affected by storm surges.
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
Live updates up on the WCG page:
For information and latest updates about the impact of the storm on the Western Cape please:
– call the Western Cape Government’s call centre on 0860 142 142 (operational 24/7 till further notice)
– visit the the Western Cape Government’s website: www.westerncape.gov.za
– visit the dedicated webpage: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/severe-weather-alerts-and-updates-7-apri