GEORGE NEWS - 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 Gwaiing River catchment area.
Gwaiing River and River mouth will be closed temporarily 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 Affairs have been notified.
Gwaiing beach and river mouth is closed until further notice. Photo: Group Editors
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