Public Notice of Water Restrictions

Published on 30 November 2023

Pursuant to section 43 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 (Qld), Fraser Coast Regional Council provides notice of the following changes to water restrictions applicable to Hervey Bay and Surrounds (4655, 4659, 4662), Maryborough and Tiaro (4650) water supply areas.

Level 2 Medium Water Restrictions take effect on Monday 4 December 2023.

• Hand held hoses are permitted between 4pm and 9am the next day, but must have a water efficient trigger nozzle.
• Irrigation systems (sprinklers, drippers, soaker hoses) are permitted three days per week between 4pm and 9am the next day only - visit Council’s website for the days relevant to you.
• Washing windows and cleaning paved or concrete surfaces, external walls or public facilities is permitted at any time but only with a water efficient, high pressure device (eg Gerni).
• Boat motor and trailer flushing is permitted at any time according to manufacturers specifications.
• Topping up swimming pools, spas and water features is only permitted between 4pm and 9am the next day and must be monitored at all times.
• Vehicle and boat cleaning is permitted at any time with hand held hose (fitted with a water efficient trigger nozzle).

Rain water tanks connected to or topped up by potable water supply are subject to the current water restrictions.

Potable Water must not be used in contravention of water restrictions, or an Approved Exemption.

Council is taking this action to reduce the demand on the region’s water supply. For full details on residential and commercial restrictions, visit: https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions