Level four water restrictions

These apply until 30 March 2008 (see what will happen after that date)

Currently, however, the outside use of water from some rainwater tanks that are connected internally and topped up by the town supply is subject to the previous Level 2a water restrictions. Read additional details.

Requirements of Level four restrictions

Lawns and gardens
All external use of town water banned. Gardens can be watered with non town water only (greywater, rainwater or bore water).

Vehicle / boat washing
All external use of town water banned. Vehicle windows can be cleaned but only with a bucket and cloth. Vehicle includes all road vehicles such as cars, trucks, motor bikes,
caravans etc. Boat includes all water craft such as power boats, jet ski, sailing boat etc.

All external surfaces
No washing or wetting of any external surface is permitted, including paths, driveways, building surfaces, outside furniture or structures.

Private pools
All external use of town water banned.

Bowling greens, golf greens and cricket pitches
Watering systems for a total of 1 hour per day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 6am to 8am and 6pm to 8pm are permitted.

Nurseries and commercial gardens
Watering systems for a total of 1 hour per day between the hours of 6am to 8am and 6pm to 8pm are permitted.

Sporting fields, school ovals and grassed areas
All external use of town water banned.

Water cartage from town water supply
Permitted for domestic internal use only.

Auto flush urinals
Timer controlled operation is not permitted.

Public beach showers, fish tables and boat ramp taps.
Not permitted.

Water management plans
Customers with an annual demand greater than 3,500KL and hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks and public pools
Preparation and implementation of a Water Management Plan is required to achieve a minimum of 24 % reduction on pre restriction (2001) water usage. Customers required to prepare a Water Management Plan will be advised in writing by their local Council. Information and guidelines will be provided by their local Council to assist in the preparation of these plans. Water Management Plans prepared under level 2b or level 3 restrictions will be acceptable unless otherwise advised by their local Council.

Voluntary residential target
150 Litres per person per day.

Previous restrictions revoked
All previous exemptions issued under restriction levels1, 2, 2a, 2b and 3 were revoked from the time level 4 restrictions are implemented.

Notes

• runoff from any watered area is not permitted.
      
• watering systems that do not draw on the town water supply should carry appropriate signage that is clearly visible from the street.
      
• Any breaches of these restrictions can result in a $200 fine for an individual and $2,200 for a corporation.
      
• no restrictions apply to the use of town water in the event of, or where there is risk of, an accident, fire, hazard to health, safety or environment.
      
• Maximum residential consumption target expressed on a per person basis. It is recognised that residential consumption within individual homes is affected by the efficiency of appliances/fixtures and number of occupants. The target is not mandatory but provides guidance to customers on acceptable water usage rates to achieve the system wide reduction target of 32%.
  

Page last updated: 10/03/2008