GEORGE NEWS - Some municipal facilities and services are temporarily unavailable due to storm-related damage.
Closed facilities
- Worker Collection Point – 12 Industrial Street - operating from 4th floor, Main Municipal Building
- Blanco MVR closed
Reopened to the public
- Wilderness Tourism Offices
- EPWP Database Offices
Intermittent telephone / internet service
Various George Municipal offices are currently experiencing intermittent telephone line service due to severe storm damage caused by the extreme high winds on 11 May. Their service provider is actively working to resolve the issues.
They have noted that some calls connect, but staff are unable to hear callers speaking. The public is kindly requested to remain patient and to please report all faults on the SmartCity.
George Library - no internet or telephone lines but open to public
- George Library – antenna damaged
- Blanco Library – power outage; no public internet access
- Touwsranten Library – antenna damaged; no public internet access
- Waboomskraal Library – no internet connection
- Thembalethu Library – unstable and intermittent connectivity
General contact details
- Switchboard: 044 801 9111 (07:45 – 16:30)
- General public queries (non-emergency): [email protected]
Reporting municipal issues
Residents are encouraged to report non-emergency municipal-related issues via the My Smart City – George App or by emailing [email protected].
The NEW My Smart City – George App can be downloaded via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store. Residents may also scan the QR code printed on their municipal statement.
"George Municipality thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this challenging period."
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