The Corporate Services division responsible for the community halls recently upgraded a number of the community gathering places. Alwyn Joseph, Manager Halls, noted that some of the projects completed are the upgrading of the kitchen at Parkdene Community Hall, with the installation of kitchen cupboards, floor and wall tiles. Upgrades to George Community Halls The ladies’s … Read moreGeorge Community Halls get a facelift
George Law Enforcement recently received a letter of appreciation from the owner of a guide dog. Wilhelm Van Deventer, who visited Victoria Bay with Webster this weekend, had only positive feedback for the George law enforcement officials that assisted him on the day. “Throughout this whole past week we only experienced positive co-operation and reactions … Read moreGuide dog enjoys his day at the beach
Road upgrades across town have recommenced this week, with Mission and Caledon Streets in George are expected to be finalised by the end of February 2019, the George Municipality said. The affected roads were opened for the holiday season since 14 December 2018 and will be periodically closed until completion. George Municipality Director Civil Engineering … Read moreRoad upgrades commence in George
George Tourism recently attended Vakantiebeurs – a world-renowned trade and consumer show in the City of Utrecht, in the Netherlands which ran from 8 to 13 January. “George attended in collaboration with other Southern Cape towns, thereby establishing a strong footprint for the Garden Route,” said George Municipality spokesperson, Debra Sauer. “Vakantiebeurs, attracts more than a … Read moreGeorge Tourism attracts interest at Vakantiebeurs 2019
With the new school year having started this week, parents’ transport schedules will also be taking on the regular frenzy of dropping and picking children up from school. The GO GEORGE bus service says it offers a very handy and practical alternative to residents in those areas where the bus system has already been rolled … Read moreGO GEORGE bus says it has services for learners
GO GEORGE will be making adjustments to certain routes to accommodate the 2018 George Lights Festival on Saturday, 8 December 2018. Service hours will not be extended beyond the normal schedule. York Street will be closed between Hibernia Street and the circle in front of the George Museum from 10:30 until 00:00 on Saturday, with … Read moreGo George Buses re-routed during 2018 George Lights Festival
After months of planning and preparation, the GO GEORGE Smart Card is finally going live on Thursday 15 November 2018. George residents could not miss the colourful awareness campaign which was followed by an educational campaign to inform and prepare passengers to be ready to tap their cards when the big day arrives. “This is … Read moreGO GEORGE Smart Card going live on Thursday
An incentive to buy the new GO GEORGE Smart Card as soon as possible has certainly contributed to wide adoption. But the public’s cooperation in the weeks leading up to the activation of the automated fare system deserves praise. GO GEORGE Manager, James Robb, who says that the roll-out process is on schedule and running … Read moreNew GO GEORGE Smart Card gets passengers on board