Council makes available access to treated water for farming families

Armidale Regional Council is making available access to town water for farmers needing assistance during the drought from Monday 27 August.

Members of the community living on the land can now access small volumes of town water all hours via the truck wash behind the north Guyra road house and the truck wash located at the Armidale sale yards.

To be eligible to access the water your property must be classified within the ‘farmland’ category on your rates assessment. To apply for an AVData account, come in person to the Armidale or Guyra Civic Administration Buildings, bringing with you your rates assessment. Once your token is activated (usually the same day) you can swipe it at either of the water access points. You must bring your own hose with a one inch threaded fitting.

Armidale Regional Council Mayor Cr Simon Murray said he hoped this would assist farming households who maybe running low on household water.

“We haven’t experienced any significant rain in our region for over six months and household water supplies would be extremely low,” said Cr Murray. “If we can make it a little easier for farming families to access treated water for drinking, showering and general household use it will be one less issue to deal with on the farm.”

Residents who are experiencing genuine financial hardship can contact Council for consideration to enter into a payment plan under Council’s Hardship Policy. Contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 1300 136 833 or email [email protected] or by mail to Armidale Regional Council PO Box 75A, Armidale 2350. To download the Hardship Policy Application form visit Council's drought relief assistance page.

Published on 23 Aug 2018