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Public Notice: Upgrading of Parkdene Water Reticulation Network

PUBLIC NOTICE: UPGRADING OF PARKDENE WATER RETICULATION NETWORK
 
The upgrading of the water reticulation network in Parkdene will have an impact on
the residents and road users during the construction period from February 2024 to
September 2024. The estimated construction duration is 8 months.
 
DESCRIPTION:
The work consists of installing approximately 3800m of uPVC Class 16 water
reticulation pipes varying in size from 75mm to 160mm, installing ERF connections,
isolation valves, fire hydrants, as well as the installation of a pressure-reducing valve
and bulk water meter, and the associated reinstatement.
 
PROJECT PERIOD:
February 2024 to September 2024.
 
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruptions can be expected during the connection to the existing reticulation,
commissioning, re-connection, and installation of new smart water meters. 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 in the road reserves with some
open trench road crossings planned and work on properties during water meter
connections and commissioning. The works will impact on residents, pedestrians,
scholars, runners, cyclists, and road users. It is, however, important for the public to
take notice of the intended works since there will be excavations and work done on
existing water infrastructure. The work area will be fully closed to the public. No
pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists or other 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 Raywin Jacobs – 044 801 9359
 
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Events Land Use Checklist

As George’s attraction for business, investment and new residents increases, so does the interest in staging local, national, and international events. Any event organiser will be aware that there are several authorisations which may be required in order to host an event. These authorisations include a population certificate for safety purposes, traffic and road closures, closure of public space and permission to erect marquees.

One of the most important permissions an event organiser must ensure that they have in hand is the land use rights to use the property for an event. The zoning scheme sets out the zoning rights for every property. To assist event organisers in determining if they need to make an application, the Town Planning Department has drafted an Events Land Use Checklist document.

There are only two scenarios where an event can be allowed without the need for a land use application. The 1st scenario is when the property has a primary right in terms of the zoning scheme. This means that the existing land rights allow events to be held on the property. If you are not sure of the zoning, you may contact the Town Planning office at 044 801 9477 for assistance.

The 2nd scenario is where the event is a once-off in the calendar year. This is called an ‘occasional use’ right. This means that the Municipality may permit one (1) occasional use activity for an event that involves the gathering of people on a property in any use zone, excluding a residential zone, per calendar year for which no land use approval from the Municipality is required. This is as long as the event is compliant with the conditions set out in the Events Land Use Checklist. Please note that a permission letter is still required from the Municipality for scenario 2 but it is a much shorter process than a full land use application.

If the event is not a primary right or does not comply with conditions to be classified as occasional use, then a land use application must be submitted to Town Planning for consideration and approval before the event may be held, from a land use perspective.

The Events Land Use Checklist can be downloaded on the following link:
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GM-Events_Land-Use-Checklist-2023.pdf

General event support information can be obtained from the following link:
https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/local-economic-development/tourism/event-support/

It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that the zoning permission is in place to hold an event on the property.

Update: Unexpected Power Outages in Parts of George and Thembalethu

 

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE AND THEMBALETHU
Issued by George Municipality, 5 Feb 2024 @07:30

The power supply to the George CBD and Thembalethu has been restored. The George Municipal Electrotechnical Department attended to several power outages yesterday in parts of George including Bos en Dal, Groenewiede Park, Airport line, Herolds Bay Farms, George CBD and Thembalethu. The power has been restored to all areas.

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UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE
Issued by George Municipality, 4 Feb 2024 @21:40

The power supply has been restored at Bos en Dal, Groenewiede Park, Airport line and Herolds Bay Farms. The electricians are currently restoring the power supply to parts of the George CBD. Three mini substations will remain off until repairs have been completed. An estimated time of repair will be announced as soon as one of the cable faults has been located.

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF THEMBALETHU
The George Municipality is aware of unexpected power outages in parts of Thembalethu. Electricians will be dispatched to investigate.

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UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGES IN PARTS OF GEORGE

Issued by George Municipality, 4 February 2024 @20:05

Unexpected power outages occurred in parts of George affecting the George CBD, Medi-clinic area, Comfersdrift, Dormehlsdrift, Blanco, Fancourt area, Groeneweide Park and Herolds Bay. The electricians are currently working on two cable faults in the CBD busy with tests. The estimated time of repair is not yet available.

Eskom Loadshedding Update 4 February 2024 @17:35


Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom

Stage 3 loadshedding remains in force until 17:00 today. Thereafter, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter stages 3 and 2 will be in force until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 05/02/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 07/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 08/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 04/02/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05/02/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 07/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 08/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Eskom Loadshedding Update 4 February 2024 @10:30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE 4 FEBRUARY 2024 @10:30
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom

<<<Sunday, 04 February 2024: Due to the need to further replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 02:00 on Sunday until further notice. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate should it be required. (Eskom)>>>>

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 04/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Monday 05/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 04/02/2024
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06/02/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Eskom Loadshedding Update 2 Feb 2024 @18:50

Friday, 02 February 2024: Due to the anticipated lower weekend electricity demand and the need to replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 from 05:00 on Saturday until further notice. Eskom will closely monitor the power system and communicate should it be required.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 02/02/2024
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 03/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30

Sunday 04/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 02/02/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 03/02/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Sunday 04/02/2024
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

CLEANING OF DAMS IN UNIONDALE – water interruptions inevitable

CLEANING OF DAMS IN UNIONDALE – water interruptions inevitable
 
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY WATER OUTAGE
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
Uniondale town area
 
NOTICE is hereby given that water supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 AND SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 due to maintenance on the Water Reservoirs. Water trucks will be stationed at stragetic points to give water to the public.
 
 
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period, the work will be done on
SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00 AND SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 16H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN NOOD WATERONDERBREKING
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
Uniondale dorpsgebied
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat water toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 3 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 EN SONDAG 4 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 weens instandhouding aan die Waterreservoirs. Watertrokke sal op strategiese punte geplaas wees om die gebied van water te voorsien.
 
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SATERDAG 10 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00 EN SONDAG 11 FEBRUARIE 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 16H00.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: 02 February 2024 @07:48

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE:
Issued on 02 February 2024 @07:48

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 02/02/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 03/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 04/02/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 02/02/2024
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 03/02/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Sunday 04/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30