Notices
Planned power outage of portion of Formosa Street, Groeneweide Park
Planned power outage: Portion of Modderrivier – 21 September 2023
UPDATE 8: Safety and access to the beaches take priority as cleanup and damage assessments continue
Video: Clean-Up Operations Underway in Herolds Bay
Issued by George Municipality, 19 September 2023 @13:10
George Municipality is working hard to ensure the safety of its residents following the high spring tides that hit the coastal areas of George over the past weekend. Clean-up efforts are in full swing, and damage assessments have been focused on water pipes for potable water supply and electrical components. Below, we give an overview of the damages at the various beaches in George.
Herold’s Bay suffered extensive damage to Municipal infrastructure and private properties. The value of the damages is still being determined as clean-up operations continue. The sewerage pump station was affected, stand-by generators flooded and bridges, roadways, sidewalks and retaining walls were damaged. Sand deposits in the roadway are making access difficult and are being dealt with. Alternative Sewerage arrangements are already done to ensure and prevent a breach.
Vitoria Bay Beach suffered moderate damages to Municipal infrastructure and private properties. Ablution buildings were flooded and retaining walls and sidewalks were damaged. Residential buildings have damage to gates and garage doors and some water flooding. Steps to the beach have been destroyed. The public should be cautious.
Gwaing River’s Lifeguard tower was damaged and concrete pillars were unearthed.
Wilderness had some infrastructure damage to the Leentjies Braai area/recreational sites, some sand deposits on the N2 bridge, and minor damage to private properties. Also, damage to signage and wood structures
All the above beaches are still closed to the public for recreational use to allow for clean-up and damage assessments. The municipality is doing everything possible to ensure that residents and visitors have access to the area as soon as possible.
The Month of September is National Arbor Month
The Parks & Recreation Department will be planting trees on the 26th of September this year in commemoration of National Arbor Month. South Africa celebrates Arbor Week in the first week of September annually.
Arbor month is an opportune time to call on all South Africans to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management.
The theme for Arbor Month for 2023 as declared by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, is ‘’Forests and Health”. The George Municipality’s Environmental Services: Parks and Recreation department calls out all interested parties, organizations, etc. who would like to participate in the planting of trees to indicate their availability/interest.
For more information on this, please contact Ms. Nosidima Vumindaba at 044 802 2900 or email her on nvumindaba@george.gov.za
Planned power outage: Sityebi-tyebi area, Thembalethu – 21 September 2023
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO15H00 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 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 15H00.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00 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 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00.
GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 19 September 2023
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 91,45
Rainfall for the previous 7 days 3.5 mm (Measured up to and including 19 September 2023)
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions that remain in place:
English: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-English-Flyer-A5-v4.pdf
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
GO GEORGE SCHEDULE ON HERITAGE DAY
With a public holiday coming up the day after Heritage Day (Sunday 24 September), passengers need to take note that the Saturday bus schedules will be followed on Monday 25 September 2023.
In case of uncertainty about the Saturday schedules, please phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044 where agents are on duty from 05:00 until 20:00 seven days a week to help passengers plan their trips. Maps and timetables can also be viewed and downloaded from the web page www.gogeorge.org.za.
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GO GEORGE-SKEDULE OP ERFENISDAG
Met ’n openbare vakansiedag wat voorlê op die dag ná Erfenisdag (Sondag 24 September), is dit belangrik vir passasiers om kennis te neem dat die Saterdagskedule gevolg sal word op Maandag 25 September 2023.
In geval van onsekerheid oor die Saterdag-skedules, skakel asseblief die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 waar agente sewe dae per week van 05:00 tot 20:00 aan diens is om passasiers te help om hul ritte te beplan. Kaarte en tydroosters kan ook besigtig en afgelaai word vanaf die webblad www.gogeorge.org.za.
Update:All George Municipality telephone lines operational again
_Issued George Municipality 19 SEPTEMBER @ 09h00_
All telephone lines to the George Municipality buildings and George Municipal Disaster Centre are operating again after we experienced technical difficulties earlier this morning.
*Please revert back to using the following numbers*
044 801 6311 for FIRE EMERGENCIES ONLY
044 801 6300 for AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
Please contact our Switchboard from 07h45 on 044 801 9111 for Municipal-related queries or log faults via the My Smart City App.
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*URGENT PUBLIC UPDATE, 19 SEPTEMBER @ 07H55*
George Municipal Disaster Centre is experiencing technical difficulties with their telephone lines.
Please use the following cellphone numbers in event of FIRE ONLY.
074 621 8737 or
074 423 8635
Please contact our Switchboard from 07h45 on 044 8019111 for Municipal related queries or log faults via the My Smart City App.
Unplanned water outage: Pipe damaged in Uitspanning Street, Herold’s Bay
Unplanned water outage: Pipe damaged in Uitspanning Street, Herold’s Bay. Estimated time of repair is approximately 3 hours. Issued by George Municipality 18 September 2023 at 17h00