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Notices

Dog Excrement In Town and Other Public Spaces


The George municipality has in recent weeks received a number of complaints that the forest, mountain paths, Garden Route dam area as well as public parks are littered with dog excrement, which is unsightly and smelly. George Municipality has put strict laws in place to ensure that all dog owners and persons in control of dogs are responsible for the removal of the animal’s faeces in any public space at any point in time.

All persons in control of a dog in a public area within the George Municipal District, are required to remove the animal excrement and place it in a plastic or paper bag or wrapper in terms of Regulation 4.11(a) & (b) of the By-law relating to the Regulations of The Keeping of Dogs and Cats and Other Animals.

(a) If any dog defecates in any public street, public place, or public road, any person in control of such dog, excluding a person assisted by a guide dog, shall forthwith remove the excrement, place it in a plastic or paper bag or wrapper and dispose of it in a receptacle provided for the deposit of litter or refuse.
(b) No person shall walk a dog, other than a guide dog, in a public street, public place or public road, without carrying enough plastic or paper bags or wrappers, within which to place the excrement of the dog, in the event of the dog defecating.

Members of the public must note that fines are applicable if contravening above.
We encourage all residents and visitors to clean up after their pets to improve the nature and clean town experience for everyone.

A reminder that no alcohol is allowed at beaches and public areas

The fantastic weather has meant that our festive season has most certainly started already this year, and George Law Enforcement officials and beach monitors had their hands full over the weekend with the confiscation of alcohol at the various beaches as well as the removal of intoxicated individuals who were disturbing the peace for other beachgoers.

Beachgoers attempted to smuggle in bottles of alcohol as well as premixed in cooldrink bottles. The municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other Public areas to ensure safe beaches for everyone.

The control, searching of vehicles and bags access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The access to public premises and access of vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc. will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.
George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to co-operate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience.

Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD) including Business Owners also assist the Municipality to ensure a safe festival season.

The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool.

For any further information on complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies).
The public can also send e-mails to sprins@george.gov.za with complaints of related matters.
Law Enforcement Office – 25B Cathedral Street.

Motor Vehicle Registration & Vehicle Testing Station: Early Closure

Please take note that the Blanco Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR), the Hibernia Street (MVR), and the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closing at 13H00 on Friday 8 December 2023.

Please be assured that members of the public who are present before 13H00 will be assisted before closure.

All services will resume their operations as usual on Monday 11 December 2023.

Kindly note that the Hibernia offices will be open for Motor Vehicle Licence Renewal Only,
on Saturday 9 December 2023 from 08H00- 12H00.

UPDATE: WATER OUTAGES / LOW PRESSURE ISSUES – GEORGE @ 11h15

UPDATE: WATER OUTAGES / LOW PRESSURE ISSUES – GEORGE

George CBD has been experiencing low pressure and/or no water this morning. Water is restored at low pressure. Pressure is expected to increase gradually.
Water tankers are withdrawn from George CBD.

PIPEBURST AIRPORT LINE
The main water pipeline on the airport road burst early this morning. Team have isolated the line and the pressure should improve within affected areas and CBD.

ETR 3-4 hours

Tankers are supplying water to properties on Airport Road.

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George CBD has been experiencing low pressure and/or no water this morning. Municipal teams are in the field and working to restore water.
Water tankers are en route to stand at the following positions:

Roam between Kerk Street Teniqua and Wellington Street Spar https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sxi928MXgeNV7eSy6

Outeniqua Primary Meade Street entrance
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oFHW9xkzwNRspbZZ8

71 York Street, George Municipality Main Building
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ppqqrUjwgTAkqDv86

PIPEBURST AIRPORT LINE
The main water pipeline on the airport road burst early this morning. Team have isolated the line and the pressure should improve within affected areas and CBD.

ETR 4-6 hours

Affected areas are Groeneweide Park, Gericke Farm, Proefplaas but note these areas still have water supply.

Posters and Banners, the do’s and don’ts of putting them up in George

George Municipality has in the past week removed a number of unauthorised banners randomly attached throughout George, as well as a number of illegal lamp pole posters.

We remind all organisations and individuals who wish to put up posters and/or banners prior to the festive season that it is illegal in terms of our Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to do so without prior permission of the Municipality. Organisations and individuals alike should further take note that there is an application process and deposits, and fees are payable. All requirements in the Bylaw need to be met and will be strictly enforced.

POSTERS THAT ARE ERECTED ILLEGALLY WILL BE REMOVED AND DESTROYED
Permission for the erection of posters on lamp posts is granted, in accordance with the Regulation regarding Advertisement Signs and the Defacement of the Façade on the Forefront of Streets (PK 565/1958) and the Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to: Individuals erecting posters for municipal and/or parliamentary elections and meetings; Political parties as well as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to erect posters during the official IEC voter registration week/weekends; An institution which holds sports events on a provincial, national or international level; An institution that organises festivals which receive financial support from Council.

1. Only one poster per event may be displayed on a lamp post with the understanding that two posters may be positioned back-to-back.           These posters may be positioned two weeks before an event and may only be fixed to the lamp posts by means of using rope or a similar     material. No adhesive material may be used for this purpose. A maximum of 100 posters may be displayed in instances where sports     events and festivals are taking place.
2. Posters must be removed on or before the fourth weekday after the event.
3. Wording of the poster must be factual and may not offend any person, race or belief. The municipality also retains the right to remove   any poster without providing explanation, where such poster hinders the visibility of any traffic sign or if management deems it ineligible   for a poster to be displayed at a specific location.
4. Should an individual/organisation neglect to remove all posters that they have displayed, they will forfeit the deposit or a part thereof,   depending on the costs involved in the removal of said posters. The Poster or the artwork must be submitted via the Tourism Department   for approval within a reasonable timeframe before it is displayed or erected.
5. The official stamp must be affixed on each of the approved posters once the applicable fees are paid.

BANNERS CAN ONLY BE UP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS
Banners can only be applied at five (5) specific municipal sites namely, York Street (from Pacaltsdorp before train bridge and on left side); Langenhoven Road, Knysna Road, Sandkraal Road (from Thembalethu in front of SANTA fence) and Unity Park in York Street.

1. The banners sites must be pre-booked with a deposit paid.
2. They may only be a maximum size of 3.5 m x 1m, and no political, liquor or cigarette advertisement with offensive wording on banners will be allowed.
3. Banners may only be up for a period of two weeks and must be removed by the applicant.

Contact for Posters and Banners
Heloine America ● +27 44 801 9295 ● hiamerica@george.gov.za

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Hoekwil

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HOEKWIL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL ROAD, SEESIG STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 08 DECEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00 to do 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 MONDAY 11 DECEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
HOEKWIL WEG, SEESIG STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 08 DESEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00 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 MAANDAG 11 DESEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00.