Next level water restrictions to take effect in October

MEDIA RELEASE 8 August 2019

With the dry weather continuing to impact the region and leading into the warmer months, Council will introduce level four-five (extreme) water restrictions on October 14.

A lack of rainfall across the region has seen Chifley Dam drop to 44 per cent as of 6 August, one of the lowest levels it has ever been at this time of the year.

Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM said the community must work together to preserve our drinking water.

"Implementing level four-five (extreme) restrictions in October will place Bathurst in the best position possible in terms of water availability come the hotter summer months," he said

What level four restrictions mean for the community:

· no watering of lawns

· garden watering be limited to bucket or watering can, and only on Wednesday and Sunday from 6pm to 9pm

· car washing at home is not permitted

· that pools, garden features and child pools not be filled or topped up

Level three (high) water restrictions have been in place since November last year. The restrictions have resulted in saving approximately 13 per cent of the total volume of water in Chifley Dam since they were implemented. For information on how to conserve water or information on restrictions visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]