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At the lunch with the mayor.
GEORGE NEWS - On Wednesday afternoon 5 May, the Deacon Bistro in Barrie Street, directly opposite the George Hospital, was the scene of a convivial mayoral occasion when George Mayor Leon van Wyk and Deputy Mayor Charlotte Clark were entertained to lunch by the George Hospital Trust (GHT).
Reverend Michiel Burger, the chairman of the trust, said, The community of George is increasingly becoming aware that we are now governed by a man who holds the principles of integrity, transparency, open timeous communication, and servant leadership close to his heart.
This word of welcome and lunch were followed by a walkabout to show the future site of the Unity Garden where some 500 first responder doctors and nurses can find solace during their very demanding pandemic vocation.
Residents angered as giant gums fall georgeherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from georgeherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Anger as giant gum trees are felled Six gum tree types are regulated under the Nemba (National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act) Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. These include the Eucalyptus diversicolour (karri gum), which is applicable in this case. Journalist Thursday, 01 April 2021, 10:12 Local conservationist Monica Vaccaro (left) was shocked when she was informed of the tree felling. Photo: Pauline Lourens
GEORGE NEWS - Residents of the Camphersdrift area (Ward 3) were up in arms on Tuesday 30 March when a contractor started felling a clump of giant gum trees in their neighbourhood where a popular hiking path starts.
The contractor told the newspaper they stopped sawing after he had received complaints. He did not want to comment further and referred the newspaper to the George Municipality.
An architect s rendition of the housing being planned on the property.
GEORGE NEWS - Plans to build on a property on the banks of the Kaaimans River near the river mouth and railway bridge are receiving some opposition.
The 1 671m² property, portion 36 of Farm 195, was recently acquired by Carl Ahlstrom and Rod Hossack of Donegal Deck Pty (Ltd). They are proposing to build a main dwelling and two separate guest rooms, totalling an area of about 351m².
Another property owner in Kaaimans, Peter Lilienfeld, has started a petition against the development and has raised concern about how access is to be gained to the property and the visual and ecological impact of the proposed dwelling.