Council tightens water restrictions in several towns

4 December, 2020

Water restriction levels have been elevated across parts of the Western Downs to combat the significant over-usage of water due to hot conditions in recent weeks. 

The changes will affect residents connected to the Bell, Chinchilla, Condamine, Dalby, Jandowae, and Tara supplies, and will take effect from midnight Friday, 4 December.

Council Spokesperson for Utilities Councillor Peter Saxelby said it was vital the community worked together to conserve water, with extreme heat conditions putting pressure on town water supply.

“We know our region has experienced extreme heat conditions in recent times and it is natural for residents to do all they can to keep cool, but this has led to some towns using more water than Council is able to produce,” Cr Saxelby said.

“This has forced us to reassess water restriction levels so we can keep up with current demand and reduce pressure on our water treatment plants as part of our water management strategy.”

Bell, Chinchilla, Condamine, Dalby, Jandowae and Tara will move to a ‘conservation’ water restriction level which means a target of 300L per person, per day.

Handheld hoses are still able to be used under a ‘conservation’ restriction, however people can only undertake watering activities between 6am and 9am and 4pm and 7pm on their designated watering days.

Watering on Mondays is prohibited for all Western Downs residents.

Residents are encouraged to visit Council’s website via www.wdrc.qld.gov.au to learn more about how water restrictions affect them and are also encouraged to follow Council’s Facebook for the latest information, tips and hints for saving water.

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