Notices

There is a pipe Burst at Barrie Road. The affected area includes Barrie and Erica Roads. A water tanker will be stationed on the Corner of Barie and Erica Roads. The estimated time of repair is 4 hours.

In light of municipal offices closing at 12:00 today, 22 December and on Friday, 29 December 2023, the MVR offices in Hibernia Street and Blanco, the Vehicle Testing Station, and the Traffic Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp will close gates at 11:00 on both 22 and 29 December to assist all members of the public remaining on the premises and cash-up in time to leave at 12:00. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.

George Municipality Emergency Services Management team has closed Wilderness Main Beach due to dangerous swimming conditions.

According to Santa Sternsdorf from the Emergency Services Management team, the beach will remain closed and monitored. As soon as conditions improve and it is safe to swim, the beach will be opened.

Sternsdorf asked the public to remain vigilant today at all beaches in our area as rough sea conditions are making swimming dangerous. The public can expect periodic closures of beaches when sea conditions are not conducive for safe swimming.

The public is asked to remain patient.

Please note that there’s a problem with the Natis system at the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp which causes it to be very slow. The machines are operational, but the situation affects transactions and services at the Traffic Services Department(DLTC).

Technicians have been informed of the problem and the public is asked to be patient.

For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

Please note certain libraries will close earlier today, 20 December 2023, or tomorrow, 21 December 2023 for fumigation.

Please take note of the times. The libraries will reopen the day after fumigation.

Blanco Library – Wednesday, 20 December 2023 close at 15h30

Pacaltsdorp Library- Thursday, 21 December 2023 close at 15h00

Thembalethu Library  – Thursday, 21 December 2023 close at 15h30

Patrons can visit the George Library in Caledon Street, George, or phone 044 801 9391/9288 for any enquiries.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           95.30
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                45 mm  (Measured up to and including 18 December 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

 Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

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In adherence to international Blue Flag standards at our beaches, George Municipality outlines the following rules for sport and recreational events:

• Organized sports activities require prior application and approval from George Municipality.
• Approved activities must be conducted in designated or demarcated areas.
• All beach sports, both formal and informal, should not compromise the use and safety of the beach for other beachgoers.
• Prohibited activities include those causing disturbance, erosion of sand dunes, and the promotion of litter accumulation, especially in bathing and Blue Flag-designated areas.

George’s beaches with full Blue Flag status are Wilderness, Herold’s Bay, and Victoria Bay. Leentjiesklip holds Pilot status for the 2023 festive season. The Blue Flag is an international coastal management program accrediting beaches that meet standards in water quality, environmental management, education, safety, and services.

Applications for the use of the beach for organized sports and recreational events at the beach can be sent to Ms Nosidima Vumindaba at nvumindaba@george.gov.za or call 044 802 2900.

George Municipality has been made aware of refuse workers asking members of the public for donations. Please note that no municipal official may ask for a gratuity or any money in lieu of services rendered. We request that the George Municipality Number on the vehicle be provided to our Community Services Directorate when reporting any such requests to 044 802 2900.