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URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE – Gwaing River and River Mouth Closed

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE – Gwaing River and River Mouth Closed
Issued George Municipality, 12 March 2024 @ 11h00

Following damage to the Proefplaas Sewer Pump Station Pressure Main Pipeline by a service provider working on overhead electrical lines there has been a sewer spill into the Gwaing River catchment area. Gwaing River and River mouth is therefore temporarily closed as a precautionary measure, for swimming and any water activities until further notice.

Civil Engineering Services has a service provider on site trying to contain the spill and remedial measures are being applied in order to re-commission the sewer pump station. All protocols are being followed and the Department of Water and Sanitation, as well as the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency(BGCMA) have been notified.

Further updates will be provided.