Notices

HAYDEN, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, WAGNER, HEATHER ROAD AND BACK ROADS ALL POWER RESTORED

TAKE NOTE -MS Schubert remains off with an ETR 4 hours.

In order to replenish the low dam levels at the pumped storage power stations, Stage 3 loadshedding will resume from 20:00 tonight until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended again from 05:00 on Friday until 16:00. Eskom will provide an update on Friday afternoon or if any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 21/03/2024
None

Friday 22/03/2024
04:00 – 05:00

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 21/03/2024
None

Friday 22/03/2024
None

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

KENNISGEWING NR MM004/2024

SPESIALE RAADSVERGADERING: MAART 2024

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 19 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000) dat ‘n virtuele Spesiale Raadsvergadering op die ondergemelde datum en tyd op MS Teams gehou sal word:

MAART 2024

Spesiale Raadsvergadering (Konsep GOP en Konsep Begroting)

25 Maart 2024

10:00

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

NOTICE NO MM004/2024

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: MARCH 2024

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government Act: Municipal Systems, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that a virtual Special Council meeting will be held on MS Teams, on the under-mentioned date and time:

MARCH 2024

Special Council Meeting (Draft IDP and Draft Budget)

25 March 2024

10:00

UMASIPALA WASEGEORGE

ISAZISO NOMBOLO MM004/2024

INTLANGANISO EYODWA YEBHUNGA: EYOKWINDLA 2024

Isaziso siyakhutshwa ngokwesigqibo seCandelo le-19 soMthetho omiselweyo kaRhulumente waseKhaya; Isixokelelwano sikaMasipala, 2000 (uMthetho omiselweyo wama- 32 ka -2000) sokuba intlanganiso eYodwa yeBhunga ebanjwa kusetyenziswa uqhagamshelo lwe-intanethi iya kubanjelwa kuMaqela eMS, ngalo mhla kunye nexesha elikhankanywe ngezantsi:

EYOKWINDLA

2024

Intlanganiso eYodwa yeBhunga

(Uyilo lwe-IDP kunye noYilo loHlahlo lwabiwo Mali)

25 eyo Kwindla 2024 10:00

M GRATZ

MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER/MUNICIPAL MANAGER/ UMPHATHI KAMASIPALA

Burgersentrum/Civic Centre

Yorkstraat/York Street

GEORGE

Due to the lower demand anticipated from tomorrow until the weekend, and an increase in available generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Thursday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 05:00

Uniondale
No further loadshedidng for Uniondale

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. 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 is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

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 i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Uniondale water treatment plant is currently experiencing operational difficulties. Operational teams are attending to the problem. The area of Lyonville will experience water outages. A water truck will roam the area. The estimated time of repair is unknown at this stage.

SANRAL N2 TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Issued by George Municipality on behalf of SANRAL

Lane closures for N2 upgrade between Kraaibosch and Touw River

Western Cape, 21 February 2024 – Lane closures will be in place on the N2 section 7 from 27 February 2024, for the upgrade between Kraaibosch and Touw River on the Garden Route, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

For improved mobility and road safety, as well as to meet the demands of growing developments along the Garden Route, the existing N2 route and access roads will be upgraded by widening and/or reconstruction over the next 27 months.

Construction will be carried out in such a manner that two-way traffic will be maintained on part (half) of the road surface while work takes place on the remaining part of the road surface. However, necessary closures, over a maximum distance of 500m, could take place for short periods to ensure public safety, i.e., removal of vegetation or relocation of services which may endanger the traveling public.

“We appeal to road users to exercise caution, reduce speed and adhere to warning signs in the construction area and to be on the lookout for road construction workers at all times,” said David Le Cordeur, SANRAL’s Project Manager.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused. This is however a short-term inconvenience in the pursuit of long-term road safety upgrades, which will benefit all road users.

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Beaches
From 21 March to 2 April 2024 lifeguards will be on duty at ALL beaches that fall under George Municipal jurisdiction daily between 9am – 5pm.

Conville Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Conville Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

As of 3 April 2024 until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.

• Minor intermittent lane closures at various locations throughout the contract stretching between Rademachers Roundabout and Touw  River in Wilderness. No delays are expected.

• Geotechnical works along the access road to Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge (Western Rd, Wilderness). Only one-way traffic    possible at isolated locations along the access road. Flag personnel will assist with traffic flow. DURATION – 11 MONTHS

• Roadworks N2 between Garden Route Mall and Victoria Bay turn-off roundabout commencing 8 March 2024. Intermittent  lane closures at various locations. DURATION – 12 MONTHS

• N2 direction Wilderness – Permanent slow lane closure effective 6 March at the following locations: DURATION – 10 MONTHS (Open during Easter Weekend)

Opposite Kaaimans parking area

Between Dolphins Point and Wilderness

• N2 direction George – Permanent slow lane closure effective 3 April at the following location: DURATION – 10 MONTHS

(Open during Easter Weekend)

Between Dolphins Point and Kaaimans parking area

Please be advised that the George Municipality will remain closed for the entire day on the upcoming public holidays, namely, the 21st and 29th of March 2024, as well as the 1st of April 2024.

We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Credit control dept: New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: payment is required before the meter will be unblocked.

After-Hours Contact Numbers
FIRE ONLY all hours emergency number: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE George Disaster Management Centre: 087 152 9999
George municipality all hour emergency number: 044 801 6300
Credit control after-hours: 072 5011 843

Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 March 2024 (Good Friday) – Collection as per normal schedule
01 April 2024 (Easter Monday)¬ – Collection as per normal schedule
1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900