Have your say on supply of free water to primary producers from Hereford St standpipes

MEDIA RELEASE 22 June 2018

Feedback is being sought on the provision of water from the Hereford St standpipes at no charge to primary producers within the Bathurst Local Government Area.

Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM said parts of the region are experiencing a drought and this proposal is designed to lessen the impact of the dry weather on primary producers.

“We understand the value to our region that farmers provide and we are committed to supporting them, “he said.

The proposed policy includes the following provisions for applicants:

· To apply to Bathurst Regional Council/ratepayers who are owners of a Farmland rated parcel of land,

· Must be a registered primary producer with a current Property Identification Code (PIC)

· A limit of 20kl per week per rate notice (non-accruing)

· For stock and domestic use only

· The scheme will cease in the event of any of the following:

- When Ben Chifley Dam reaches a capacity of 40 per cent or lower

- Drought declaration is lifted for Bathurst Regional Council area

- Four months from commencement of the scheme

To have your say please visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

ENDS

Media contact: Media and Communications Officer