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Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Update Eskom loadshedding stages: Wednesday, 18 October 2023:

With the emergency reserves fully replenished, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 22:00 tonight until 05:00 on Thursday.

Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended until 16:00, from which time Stage 2 loadshedding resumes until 05:00 on Friday.

This pattern of suspending loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00 and implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00, will be repeated daily until further notice.
George and Uniondale times remain unchanged.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.

EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Thembalethu, Zones 2,3,4 and 5

EMERGENCY POWER OUTAGE: Portion of Thembalethu, Zones 2,3,4 and 5
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE EMEGENCY INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
ZONE 2,3,4 AND 5
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 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 being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
 
 
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN THEMBALETHU
ZONE 2,3,4 EN 5
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 19 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 VRYDAG 20 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
 
 

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord

Update: Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in Fountain Str, Denneoord – Estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. Teams are on site and working on repairs. The section of damaged pipeline was isolated. Water truck is stationed in the Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience. Issued by George Mun 18 October 2023 at 12h20

 

Planned power outage: portion of Herold’s Bay – Break Water Bay

Planned power outage: portion of Herold’s Bay – Break Water Bay
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF HEROLD’S BAY
BREAK WATER BAY
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 23 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 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 being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI
BREAK WATER BAY
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 23 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 24 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI
BREAK WATER BAY
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 23 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 24 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.
 

#QUICK FACTS: Approval of building plans

#QUICK FACTS: Approval of building plans
George Municipality has implemented an automated system for the submission of building plans.

This portal enables the municipality as well as the practitioner who submitted the plan to track to the minute when the plan was received, which Departments it has been circulated to and when it was returned to the applicant.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George Municipality receives on average over 2000 building plans per year.

The average time to process plans smaller than 500m² = 19.8 days
The average time to process plans larger than 500m² = 17 days

Administration related enquiries 044 801 9370 or 044 801 9438

Request of existing building plans pmlingani@george.gov.za or smoshani@george.gov.za or mdyakop@george.gov.za
Status on building plan approvals vnlaws@george.gov.za or agriessel@george.gov.za

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#VINNIGE FEITE: Goedkeuring van bouplanne

George Munisipaliteit het ‘n outomatiese stelsel geïmplementeer vir die indiening van bouplanne.

Hierdie kanaal stel die munisipaliteit sowel as die praktisyn wat die plan ingedien het in staat om tot op die minuut dop te hou wanneer die plan ontvang is, na watter departemente dit gesirkuleer is en wanneer dit aan die aansoeker terugbesorg is.

https://westerncape.collaboratoronline.com

George-munisipaliteit ontvang gemiddeld meer as 2000 bouplanne per jaar.

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne kleiner as 500m² te verwerk = 19,8 dae

Die gemiddelde tyd om planne groter as 500m² te verwerk = 17 dae

Administrasie Administratiewe-verwante navrae 044 801 9370 of 044 801 9438

Versoek van bestaande bouplanne pmlingani@george.gov.za of smoshani@george.gov.za of mdyakop@george.gov.za

Status opvan bouplangoedkeurings vnlaws@george.gov.za of agrissel@george.gov.za

Update: Unplanned water outage and low water pressure

Update:Unplanned water outage and low water pressure. Estimated time of repair is another hour from now.
George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 14h05.

My Smart City App – Register and Pay your Account!

My Smart City App – Register and Pay your Account!
Simplify how you communicate and transact with the George Municipality. Pay your account on the My Smart City – George App.
Get Your Account Registered/ Verified
1.    Go to your Apps home screen
2.    Tap on My Municipality
3.    Tap on the Municipal accounts icon
4.    Tap the Add Account
5.    Complete all relevant fields. (Please note that you can only proceed once you have selected your location under your profile.)
6.    Verification of your Account details may take 1-2 days and thereafter you are able to pay your account
7.    Once your Account Icon has turned green (i.e it is verified) select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement.

Paying Your Account
1.    Once your Account has been verified,
2.    Tap on the bar and click on Pay Account
3.    Fill in the amount you would like to pay
4.    Click Pay Account
5.    Complete all relevant fields under Card Details
6.    Tap Pay Now
7.    Select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement
8.    Confirmation of payment will be received via the APP.

The My Smart City – George App simplifies Service Delivery for the Resident:
•     Log municipal faults;
•     Receive local alerts and notifications;
•     Chat to an Agent during office hours;
•     Access and pay your municipal bill;
•     Submit self-read meter readings;
•     Have the opportunity to complete Customer Satisfaction Surveys;
•     and let you contribute to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) without needing to attend meetings;
•     and gives you Access to Business listings/ Events for George and surrounds.

George Municipality has partnered with My Smart City to bring a tailored one-stop solution to your service delivery needs.

Watch Video on paying your account via the APP
https://youtu.be/dU0mGaZCzH0

Download NEW My Smart City – George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or via the My Smart City website www.mysmart.city or Scan the QR Code which can also be found on your current municipal statement! Should you have any issues with registering please contact support@mysmart.city

Unplanned water outage and low water pressure

Unplanned water outage and low water pressure:

George Municipality is aware of the current low pressure and no water in Campher’s Drift, Bo Dorp, CBD and Denneoord. Municipal teams are on site and attending to the problem. A water tanker is en route to Denneoord.
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals that water be used sparingly. Issued by George Municipality 17 October 2023 at 12h20.

 

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SURVIVAL SWIMMING PROGRAM

George Municipality in collaboration with the National Sea Rescue Institute,
is proud to roll out the Survival Swimming Program. Schools in the George Municipal area are invited to participate in this program.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Days: Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
  • Times: 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm & 4:30pm or lessons can be arranged during your Life Orientation periods.
  •  The learners we are targeting will be roughly 7 – 18 years old.
  • Prior to their first lesson, all learners will be required to complete an indemnity form and photographic permission form.
  • Interested Schools will be responsible to arrange OWN TRANSPORT for learners to and from the facility.
  • Such training program usually consists of 13 lesson plans.

Principals of interested schools MUST reply via e-mail on or before 31 OCTOBER 2023

For attention the Sport Development Officer,
Ms. Leveinia Botha at lybotha@george.gov.za
Contact number 044 801 9488