Notices

The Liebenstraum Reservoir serving Wilderness Heights and surrounding area is under immense pressure after unplanned power outages and extended periods of loadshedding during the day.

Two water trucks have been dispatched from George to provide water to residents.

One truck will be parked at Bundu Supersave, while another one will be roaming the outer lying areas (Remskoen Rd, Erica Rd, etc).

We request that water be used sparingly during this period and allowance be made for the reservoir level to stabilize after loadshedding

⚠️ Power Alert: Tuesday, 12 September 2023: The anticipated return to service of a generating unit each at Kendal, Matla and Matimba power stations has been delayed, necessitating the continuous implementation of Stage 6 loadshedding until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 13/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 12:30 **
16:00 – 20:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 15:30 **
19:00 – 23:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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 George Municipality has appointed a new interim service provider, HENQUE WASTE for the collection of blue and green bags.

Residents are requested to be patient to allow for a smooth takeover for the new service provider and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused during this takeover period. The blue and green bag collection service will continue as scheduled and we thank all residents who participate in the blue bag(recycling), and green bag (green waste) project.

Blue, Green and Black Bags
The supplier will supply 2 blue or clear bags for the purposes of recycling to each household. Wherever the participation of recycling is bigger, the service provider will supply more bags.
The supplier will supply each household with 4 green bags weekly.
BLUE bags are for non-soiled recyclable materials, including plastic, paper, cardboard, glass etc.
GREEN bags are for green waste, including organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, as well as garden waste, including grass cuttings, leaves etc. No soil is allowed in green bags.
BLACK bags are for ‘wet’ waste, and items that cannot be recycled.

Garden Services
Garden services contracted in by the owner of a property, must remove garden refuse themselves to the landfill site.

Collection day
Residents must please only put blue/ green and black bags out, on their collection day.

For any complaints or queries regarding black bags ONLY please phone Jody Stuurman at Community Services, George Municipality on 044 802 2900.

For complaints or queries regarding blue or green bags please contact Henque Waste:
Contact Person Name: Douw Bezuidenhout
Contact Number Office: 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp)
Complaints Number: 072 592 6212
General Contact Email Address: admin@henquewaste.co.za
Complaints Contact Email Address: douw@henquewaste.co.za
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za

Tuesday, 12 September 2023: Due to the loss of four generating units, the need to replenish the emergency generation reserves and increased planned maintenance as previously communicated, loadshedding will continue to be implemented at Stage 5 until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern of implementing Stage 5 loadshedding from 05:00 to 16:00 and Stage 6 loadshedding from 16:00 until 05:00 will be repeated daily until Friday morning.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
00:00 – 04:30 **
08:00 – 10:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 12/09/2023
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 13/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Thursday 14/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 15/09/2023
03:00 – 07:30 **
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly when power returns after a 4-hour loadshedding slot. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.

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/

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion of Heroldsbay Sewer Pump Station US122

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEROLDSBAY SEWER PUMP STATION US122

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 to TO16H30 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 MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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Beplande Onderbreking van die Elektriese Toevoer: Gedeelte Van Heroldsbaai Riool Pompstasie Lyn US122

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI RIOOL POMPSTASIE LYN US122

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 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 MONDAY18 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Picture of the dam when it was full

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height: 93,05
Rainfall for the previous 7 days: 7 mm (Measured up to and including 12 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:
English: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-English-Flyer-A5-v4.pdf
Afrikaans: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-Afrikaans-Flyer-A5-v3.pdf
IsiXhosa: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-isiXhosa-Flyer-A5-v3.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.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS &
WHITES ROAD LINE GLB3 & SLWL2-US3

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 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 anytime within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNESS HOOGTE &
WHITES WEG LYN GLB3 &SLWL2-US3

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 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 SONDAG 24 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

Please be advised that all three service centres of the George Traffic Department will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 14:00, due to operational requirements.

The three service sections are:
• The Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and Licencing offices which are situated on Hibernia Street (Next to the train station) and the Blanco Satellite offices. Information about MVR: https://www.george.gov.za/vehicle-lisensing/
• The Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) which is situated at Mission Street in Pacaltsdorp. Information about DLTC: https://www.george.gov.za/driving-and-learners-licensing/
• The Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) which is situated at Hibernia Street, next to the Vehicle Licence office (next to George Train Station). Information about VTS: https://www.george.gov.za/vehicle-testing-station/