Level 3 Water Restrictions will be imposed for the Parkes Shire Council-controlled section of the Forbes to Tottenham water supply system, effective immediately.
The 130km B-Section Pipeline, which runs from Forbes to Tottenham via Gunningbland, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore, is currently under pressure due to declining storage levels within the network, forecasted extended hot weather, increased demand on the system, and the introduction of Level 4 water restrictions by Lachlan Shire Council beyond Tullamore.
Parkes Shire Council's General Manager Kent Boyd said the restrictions are necessary to help manage water supply and maintain security across the network.
"In an effort to effectively manage water supply and security for our residents, as well as those in neighbouring shires, Level 3 water restrictions are being introduced for residents in Gunningbland, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore," Mr Boyd said.
"Council will continue to closely monitor storage levels and system demand and will review restrictions as conditions change."
What Level 3 Water Restrictions Mean
Under Level 3 water restrictions, domestic users can water with handheld hoses, soaker hoses, micro-sprays and drip systems. Watering is not permitted on Mondays, and the use of non-fixed sprinklers is not allowed.
Residents may only water in accordance with the table below. Watering is permitted on alternate days using an "odd and even" house number system.
Allowed Watering Times & Duration |
Household Numbers |
Permitted Days |
Maximum of 2 hours within the following times: 6:00am - 9:00am and 6:00pm - 9:00pm, |
Odd Number |
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays |
Even Number |
Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays |
There are no restrictions for commercial premises that require water for essential business activities. However, where a residential premise is connected to a commercial premise, residential water restrictions will still apply.
Penalties
Use of water contrary to this notice may result in authorised officers issuing an on the spot penalty notice for $220 to either a corporation or an individual and/or a restriction on service or disconnection of water supply. (Note that in the case of restoration of supply, a reconnection fee will apply). Under the local Government Act 1993, the maximum penalty that may be applied for a breach of imposed water restrictions is $2,200.00 for corporations and $220 for individuals
