Garden Route town faces looming water crisis

Garden Route town faces looming water crisis

Residents of George may soon have to tighten their taps even further, with the municipality set to consider imposing stricter water restrictions during a Special Council meeting on 4 December. The move comes as dam levels continue to fall and weather forecasts warn of a hot, dry summer ahead. The Garden Route Dam is currently at 49%, significantly lower than what officials had hoped for heading into the high-demand summer months. Months of low r…