Notices

Please join us for the Special Council Meeting today, 22nd August 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Please click on the below link to access the live stream via our YouTube Account
https://youtube.com/@georgemunicipalofficialyou405?si=HTPiq7Q5v1XXy2LY

The team from George Municipality is currently on site addressing an unexpected water outage caused by a burst pipe at 5 Arbour Road in Glen Barrie.

The estimated time for repair is 4-5 hours.
A standpipe is located on the corner of Arbour and Erica Road to ensure temporary water supply to residents.

The upgrading of Eden Pumpstation Phase 2 will have an impact on residents and road users during the construction, from May 2024 to November 2025. The estimated construction duration is 18 months.

DESCRIPTION:
Site clearance, diversion of existing pipes, demolition of existing inlet structure and stairs, removal of existing fence and gates. Upgrade of electrical equipment inside the existing pump station including MCC, power reticulation, interior and exterior lighting, standby generator, SCADA control system, level sensors etc.

PROJECT PERIOD:
May 2024 to November 2025.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Interruption in roadways (Dikkop street) can be expected during the construction of the pipelines. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 Mondays to Fridays. Work may also take place on Saturdays from 07H00 to 14H00.

IMPACT:
The intended construction will take place in the adjacent road reserves at the Eden sewage pump station and inside the sewage pump station site itself. The public needs to take note of the intended works since excavations will be done on existing roads, where the existing rising main will be replaced, and a sewer main pipeline will be realigned. The pump station itself will be fully rebuilt and temporary installations will be provided while this work is underway. The work area will be fully closed to the public. The pump station work area will be fully closed to the public throughout the construction period.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Mr A van Molendorff – 044 801 9111

In the event of a member of the public requiring information from George Municipality in terms of Section 18 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000, the following procedures should be followed:

• The request must be made in writing on the prescribed form, which is available on the Municipality’s website https://tinyurl.com/2x6dynrv
  Submit the application form with supporting documentation to the Records Department of the George Municipality.
• The applicant should provide sufficient particulars to enable the delegated official to identify the record(s) requested and the requester.
• Where applicable the application form must be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (Registry official will advise).
• The requester should take note of the following requirements:
  – The application should be accompanied by a certified copy of the requester’s identity document or passport.
  – If the requester is requesting the information on behalf of someone else or on behalf of a juristic person, a power of attorney will be    required with the necessary supporting documentation.
  – Proof of ownership should the requester be requesting information in relation to specific immovable property.
  – Proof of payment of the application fee, if applicable.
• In the event that all of the required information is received, the 30-day response period will commence, and the application will be submitted to the Information Officer or Deputy Information Officer, to assess whether the requested information can be released.
• The requester will be provided with the requested records, if approved by the Information Officer and if such records are available to the Municipality, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after receipt of the application form, the above requirements have been met and prescribed fee paid (where applicable).
• If a request for access is made for information which George Municipality is not in possession or control of, or where the information is more closely connected to another public body’s function, the request will be transferred as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within 14 days after the request is received to the other body/ institution/ organization who could provide the information.
• Where all reasonable steps have been taken to find a record requested, and reasonable grounds exist to believe that the record cannot be found or does not exist, the Information officer will provide an affidavit of affirmation, notifying the requester accordingly that access cannot be given.
• In the event that the requester is requesting records that relate to a third party, the third party shall be notified of such request as soon as reasonably possible but in any event within 21 days from receiving the application, and will be provided with a timeframe of 21 days to make written or oral representations to the Municipal Information Officer on why the request for access should be refused or give written consent for the disclosure of the record to the requester.
• The Information Officer shall as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after the third-party process is notified, decide on the request received.

Enquiries to Records Department, on 044 801 9286 or in person at offices located on First Floor, Main Municipal Building.

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration Blanco satellite office due to a Network problem. The office has experienced technical difficulties since yesterday, Tuesday, 20 August. However, the system is fully operational at the MVR in Hibernia Street and the public is asked to visit this office (next to the train station) for transactions. The Pacaltsdorp Traffic Services Department (DLTC) is also open for business.

We will keep the public updated.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                                    88,24%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                                                        2 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 13 – 19 August 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF GEORGE SOUTH

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE SOUTH
FRIEDA AND BOSDUIF STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 02 SEPTEMBER 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE-SUID

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE-SUID
FRIEDA EN BOSDUIFSTRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 26 AUGUSTUS 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 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 02 SEPTEMBER 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

What is the Municipal Court?
* Municipal Courts are a division of the judiciary dedicated to the adjudication of local matters.
* Municipal Courts have exclusive jurisdiction to hear by-law and traffic-related violations sanctioned by the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009.
* Municipal Courts do not have jurisdiction over offences such as reckless-and-negligent driving, driving under the influence, or common law offences consequent to traffic violations such as culpable homicide.

Which fines may be adjudicated by the Municipal Court?
Traffic fines
* A Section 56 notice that is given to you by a traffic officer, usually for a moving violation. It has a court date on it.
* A Section 341 notice that is sent to a motorist by post for violations caught on traffic camera or for traffic tickets issued in the absence of the motorists (typically non-moving violations, including parking violations). It does not have a court date on it but is a first notice before summons. The Traffic Department will issue a second notice before issuing the summons.

By-law fines
* A Section 56 notice that is given to you by a law enforcement officer, usually for a community safety and/or community services violation. It has a court date on it.

Municipal Court: 044 801 9400

Court Hours: 7.45 to 9am
Court Administration: 9am to 4pm Court Sittings
Closed: 1pm – 1.45pm

Public Prosecutor Traffic Matters: mhopewell@george.gov.za
Queries on fines and representations: clindt@george.gov.za – 044 878 2400

More information on https://www.george.gov.za/corporate-services/municipal-court/