Herolds Bay beach is temporarily closed to the public for swimming, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. Public can access the beach but no swimming allowed.
In the interests of public health and safety, the public are urged not to swim until the levels are within acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken on a daily basis and further updates will be provided.
TRAFFIC ALERT – Accident Dolphin’s Point Wilderness, 13 December @ 20h43
Please note both lanes of the N2 are currently closed at Wilderness, Dolphin’s Point travelling in the direction George, following a motor vehicle accident.
Provincial traffic and disaster services are on the scene. Please proceed with caution and reduce speed.
Issued George Municipality
Please take note that at about 18h00 tonight Stormwater cover slab will be replaced, in the center of the road at the intersection of Knysna Road and 2nd Street.
We expect minimal traffic interruption. Traffic Officials will be on-site to assist with the diversion of traffic.
Stage 2 loadshedding will resume at 16:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday.
Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 until 16:00 on Thursday.
The pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 will be implemented daily until Sunday afternoon.
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 13/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Friday 15/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30
Saturday 16/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30
Sunday 17/12/2023
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 13/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30
Friday 15/12/2023
03:00 – 05:30
Saturday 16/12/2023
03:00 – 05:30
Sunday 17/12/2023
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/
Due to lower demand and further improvement in generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 12:00 midday until 16:00. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until midnight tonight when it will once again be suspended from midnight until 16:00 on Wednesday. Eskom will communicate further tomorrow afternoon.
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/12/2023
None
Wednesday 13/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/12/2023
None
Wednesday 13/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
19:00 – 21:30
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/
The road leading to the Gwaing landfill site is slippery due to the current weather. All road users are requested to be extra cautious.
The waste transfer station is open.
Please note that the collection of domestic waste and the green and blue bags will be delayed due to the weather conditions.
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place – 12 December 2023
Issued 12 December 2023, George Municipality
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 93.20
Rainfall for previous 7 days: 46 mm (Measured up to and including 11 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.
Due to sustained generation capacity improvement and adequate emergency reserves, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 2 at 07:00 today until 16:00. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented, as previously communicated from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Thursday. Eskom will continue monitoring the power system closely and will communicate should any significant changes occur.
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/12/2023
10:00 – 12:30
Wednesday 13/12/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/12/2023
13:00 – 15:30
Wednesday 13/12/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Thursday 14/12/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
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/
Please take note that both the Blanco Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and the Hibernia MVR, the Drivers Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), and the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closing at 14:00 on Wednesday 13 December 2023 due to operational requirements.
All services will resume their operations as usual on Thursday 14 December 2023 @07H45
For further enquiries, please contact the Blanco Bulk Office and Drive-through Vehicle Licencing @ 044 801 9310/9311 or the Vehicle Licencing and Vehicle Testing Station@ 044 801 9310