Mini substation Courtney
The Mini substation Courtney, remains off while the team is busy attending to the faulty substation. Part of Courtney and Iron road are affected. The substation will be replaced.
ETR is 12- 16 hours
Issued by George Municipality, 18 January 2024, 11:02
Retraction: Public Notice: Request for Inputs and Commentary on the Annual Report
Issued George Municipality, 18 January 2024
The above-mentioned notice as published in the George Herald on 18 January 2024 is hereby retracted.
GO GEORGE was informed by the contractors working on the Thembalethu bridge that construction work will switch over to the opposite lane today.
As a result, Stop V Ncamazana 540 just before the bridge (direction into Thembalethu) will be moved back towards town, at least 100 metres, town side of the intersection with Main Street.
🔹Passengers using R16 and wanting to transfer to 18A or B to travel into Thembalethu, will now need to walk down Nelson Mandela Blvd from the Golf stop to the new, temporary location of Stop V Ncamazana 540.
🔹Passengers using R15 or R18, wanting to transfer to 18A or B, will have to do so at the new temporary location of Stop V Ncamazana 540.
GO GEORGE communication champions will be in the area to assist passengers.
GO GEORGE was informed by the contractors working on the Thembalethu bridge construction that work will switch over to the opposite lane today.
This will impact traffic in Nelson Mandela Blvd and passengers should expect delays on all routes travelling to and from the Parkdene area, especially going home from work and school.
GO GEORGE apologises for the inconvenience which is out of our control. Let’s all be patient while this essential process is being executed.
GO GEORGE was informed by the contractors working on the bridge construction that work will switch over to the opposite lane during off-peak traffic today.
GO GEORGE anticipates delays on the routes into Thembalethu during the switch-over. This is out of our control and we ask passengers to be patient while this essential process is being executed.
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding the Thembalethu Bridge construction project across the N2. The switch-over of vehicular and pedestrian traffic from the eastern side to the newly constructed western side is scheduled for Thursday, 18 January 2024, between 11:00 and 13:00.
During this period, all traffic will be diverted onto the new road, and it’s important to note that there will be only one lane in both directions. This adjustment is a crucial step in the construction process as it allows construction activities to commence on the eastern side, where vehicles have been travelling up to now.
Please plan your travel accordingly, and we appreciate your cooperation during this transition. The construction team is working diligently to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and minimal disruption to your daily routines.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Issued on behalf of Contractor, EMPA Structures
In spite of the return to service of 3 200MW of generation capacity in the last 48 hours, the need to continue to do planned maintenance and the setback of losing four generating units, necessitates the implementation of Stage 3 loadshedding from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday.
Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00. This pattern of implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and Stage 3 from 16:00 until 05:00 will be repeated until Saturday morning. Eskom will provide a further update on Friday afternoon.
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 17/01/2024
No further loadshedding
Thursday 18/01/2024
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Friday 19/01/2024
22:00 – 00:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 17/01/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 18/01/2024
17:00 – 19:30
Friday 19/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING -reduce power to avoid network tripping
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/
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF BLANCO
PIENAAR, SEARLE AND BOSHOFF STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 18 JANUARY 2024 FROM 08H00 TO 18H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
TUESDAY 23 JANUARY 2024 FROM 08H00 TO 18H00
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO, PIENAAR,SEARLE EN BOSHOFF STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 18 JANUARIE 2024 VANAF 08H00 TOT 18H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op
DINSDAG 23 JANUARIE 2024 VANAF 08H00 TOT 18H00
Loadshedding has caused levels in the main reservoir to drop due to a lack of power supply to the pumps. The outlet of the reservoir has been closed to build up water in the reservoir.
Residents will expect to lose water availability shortly. The estimated time to fill the reservoir will be approximately 5 hours. Residents will initially experience discoloured water once the reservoir is open.
A water tanker will initially be roaming in the high-lying areas.
George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience
Issued by George Municipality, 17 January 2024 @07:51
Municipal Plant of the Month – Privet: Ligustrum spp. Evergreen shrub or small tree 3-10 m high. Dark green, thick, leathery, glossy leaves sometimes variegated in green and yellow. Heavily, scented white flowers appear in large terminal clusters from October to February. Shiny black berries. It has poisonous fruits and leaves.
Invasive status: Listed as a Category 1b invasive weed and is a habitat transformer. It must be removed as it competes with and replaces indigenous species. It is poisonous to some animals and humans. Indigenous birds could neglect the dispersal of indigenous seeds as a consequence of their preference for the fruits of this alien species.
Control: Plants must be cut down and the stumps treated with a suitable herbicide such as Amazapyr. Uproot young plants, especially in hedgerows. Regular follow-up is essential.
References: www.invasives.org.za : www.sanbi.org: https://www.george.gov.za/notices/public-notice-alien-invasive-plants/