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February 20, 2019
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved to modify guidelines for medium level water restrictions in Yarraman and several other rural towns after listening to community concerns.
Cr Nancy Sommerfield said Council has changed the hours of water use for residential users on medium restrictions from “4:00pm to 4:30pm” to between “5:30pm to 6:30pm”.
“Council also decided to increase the number of days that outside usage is allowed from two to three days,” Cr Sommerfield said.
“This will mean that residents will have a full hour of water use for three days a week instead of two.
“These changes are a balance between sustaining regional water supplies while being practical for water users.
“The changes to medium level water restrictions are effective immediately.
“Residents will have a two-week grace period so that people are informed and after that Council will enforce these changes with fines issued for non-compliance.
“These amendments to water restrictions are a practical measure to help people continue to care for their gardens and allow more options for those that work until 5:00pm each day.
“Despite these dry conditions, green space is important for the well-being of the community.
“Water is an extremely valuable commodity and we are asking all residents to work with us through these challenging times, not just those on medium-level water restrictions.”
Medium level water restrictions have been in force since September for Yarraman as well as Hodgson Vale, Vale View, Cambooya, Clifton, Greenmount, Pittsworth (including Brookstead and Southbrook) and Cecil Plains.
