05/06/2026
The Garden Route Dam is one of George’s most important landmarks — and one of its most dramatic. Built during a severe drought in the early 1980s and later upgraded with an award-winning spillway design, it has become a showcase of engineering innovation and resilience. In 2026 alone, it swung from the worrying low levels to overflowing on 3 June, highlighting just how quickly conditions in the Southern Cape can change.