Notices

As the Easter holiday approaches, the George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle between 08:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

• Friday, 11 April
• Monday, 14 April
• Tuesday, 15 April
• Wednesday, 16 April

The free 10-point vehicle safety inspection is a Western Cape Government initiative aimed at ensuring safer roads during the busy travel period. This initiative aims to encourage drivers, particularly those planning long journeys, to assess the roadworthiness of their vehicles before heading off.

Please bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George, on the dates listed above, and please note that the first-come, first-served rule will apply.

THE 10-POINT INSPECTION INCLUDES:

• Identification of the vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission

The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes, and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.

Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.

SAFETY TIPS

• Check that the vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
• Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
• Have enough rest before you start your journey, and take a rest every 2 hours
• Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
• Maintain a safe following distance
• Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
• Follow the instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
• No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
• Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
• Be patient towards other road users

We are aware of the occasional sewer odour affecting the Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, and Thembalethu areas in recent months. After investigating, we found that the issue is primarily due to challenges with the oxygen supply demand system at the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and the additional residual (sludge) being received from the Water Treatment Works (WTW) situated in Denneoord.

What Is Causing the Odour?
• The WTW is currently discharging residual (sludge) into the wastewater system. This is a temporary measure until the WTW upgrade is complete, which will include a proper residual (sludge) dewatering handling facility.
• The Outeniqua WWTW is struggling to properly treat this waste due to two broken oxygen supply pieces of equipment , which help break down organic matter and reduce odours.
• Repairing this oxygen supply equipment is complex, and no contractors in South Africa are able to assist. We are now working on having them repaired abroad. In the meantime, a new oxygen supply demand system has been ordered as a temporary solution.

What Are We Doing About It?
• We have adjusted the treatment process to divert most of the flow to the recently built treatment module which operate more effectively.
• This change has already reduced the odour, and the situation will continue to improve as the system stabilises.
• The new oxygen supply equipment is expected to be in place by May 2025, ensuring better long-term odour control.

We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.
Customer Services at Civil Engineering Services: 044 801 9262/6 (7.45am-4.30pm)
After hours: 044 801 6300

Openbare Kennisgewing: Hantering van rioolreuke in Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 2 April 2025

Ons is bewus van die rioolreuk wat af en toe die afgelope maande in die gebiede van Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale en Thembalethu voorkom. Na ‘n ondersoek het ons bevind dat die probleem hoofsaaklik veroorsaak word deur uitdagings met die suurstofvoorsieningstelsel by die Outeniqua Afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg (WWTW) en die bykomende afval (modder) wat vanaf die Waterbehandelingsaanleg (WTW) in Denneoord ontvang word.

Wat veroorsaak die reuk?
• Die WTW stort tans afval (modder) in die rioolstelsel af. Dit is ’n tydelike maatreël totdat die WTW-opgradering voltooi is, wat ’n behoorlike afvalontwateringsfasiliteit sal insluit.
• Die Outeniqua WWTW sukkel om hierdie afval behoorlik te verwerk weens twee stukkende suurstofvoorsienings-eenhede, wat help om organiese materiaal af te breek en reuke te verminder.
• Die herstel van hierdie toerusting is ingewikkeld, en geen kontrakteurs in Suid-Afrika kan hiermee help nie. Ons werk tans daaraan om dit in die buiteland te laat herstel. Intussen is ’n nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstelsel bestel as ’n tydelike oplossing.
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Wat doen ons daaromtrent?
• Ons het die behandelingsproses aangepas om die grootste gedeelte van die vloei na die nuutgeboude behandelingseenheid te herlei, wat meer doeltreffend werk.
• Hierdie verandering het reeds die reuk verminder, en die situasie sal bly verbeter namate die stelsel stabiliseer.
• Die nuwe suurstofvoorsieningstoerusting word teen Mei 2025 verwag, wat beter langtermynbeheer oor die reuk sal verseker.

Ons waardeer die publiek se geduld en begrip terwyl ons hierdie kwessie oplos.
Kliëntedienste by Siviele Ingenieursdienste: 044 801 9262/6 (7:45-16:30)
Na-ure: 044 801 6300

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 90,02%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3 mm (Measured from 25 – 31 March 2025)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

📅 Issued by George Municipality, 27 March 2025 @18:51

⚡ A power outage has occurred in a small portion of the George CBD near the taxi rank.

🔍 Current Status:
👷‍♂️ An electrician is on-site conducting fault-finding.
⏳ The estimated time of repair (ETR) will be provided once the fault is located.
🙏 We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
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