GEORGE NEWS - The new Storm Water by-law focuses on stormwater drainage from domestic as well as trade (business and industrial) premises. This includes open areas discharging to the George Municipality stormwater system and natural streams or rivers.
Stormwater management was previously dealt with under the George Municipality Water and Sanitation Services By-law and the By-law Relating to Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
The need for a separate By-law which deals exclusively with stormwater management was therefore identified.
The purpose of the by-law is to regulate stormwater management and activities that may have an adverse impact on the development, operation and maintenance of the stormwater system.
Public participation details
The draft Storm Water by-law notice will be published on the municipal website and municipal social media sites. The document will be available on their website at this link.
Copies will be provided at all public libraries in George for review. Feedback is required within 30 days. We encourage the residents of George to keep an eye out for the notices and to provide input. Once the input has been received from the public and addressed, the final by-law then goes back to Council for approval.
Comments and inputs can be emailed to Lionel Daniels at rldaniels@george.gov.za, phoned in to 044 801 9111 or submitted in person at the Civil Engineering Services Building, Corner of York and Market streets, George, 6530.
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