Specialised jetski will get to drowning people quicker
George Fire and Rescue has recently added a specially modified rescue jetski to its fleet to complement its water rescue capabilities.
George Fire Chief Neels Barnard said the watercraft had been modified to withstand breaking wave conditions and was fitted with a rescue sled. “The...
Raising of Garden Route Dam: Practical Completion Achieved
George Municipality today confirmed the successful Practical Completion of the raising of the Garden Route Dam Wall and the spillway construction which started on 13 May this year. Practical Completion is achieved when the works are considered fit for intended purpose, although all minor...
TRANSENDURO VISITS GEORGE
Seven different groups of which were runners, cyclists and boatsmen from the Military Academy set off from George and Wilderness for the next stage of the annual TransEnduro this morning (3 December 2019). The students handed over a token of appreciation to George Councillor...
Wilderness Beach launches Pilot Blue Flag
Wilderness Beach today (3 December 2019) hoisted its Pilot Blue Flag for the 2019/20 season during a short ceremony at the beach in front of Salina’s Restaurant.The beach incorporates jurisdiction of SANParks, Garden Route District Municipality and George Municipality. The Blue Flag is a...
SA motorists will pay 22c/l more for petrol on Wednesday
Motorists will pay 22c more for a litre petrol from Wednesday, but about 15c less for diesel, the Central Energy Fund said on Tuesday.The rand had strengthened about 0.85% against the dollar during the period under review, although the international price of petrol increased,...