General News
17 July, 2024
Water limits relaxed
DOUGLAS Shire residents are overjoyed as they celebrate the relaxation of water restrictions from level 3 to 2, following various upgrades to the shire’s facilities.
Shire residents are now able to water their garden at any time of day and fill any private swimming pool, spa or water facility to the minimum operating level.
This follows the level 3 restrictions, consisting of garden watering with a hose only permitted between 6pm and 7am for a period of one hour and new pools, spas and water facilities only allowed to be filled with a permit. Residents are now also permitted to use manual sprinklers, still abiding by the level 3 alternate housing and time period restrictions.
Alongside various upgrades to the region’s network, the replacement of filters at Mossman and Whyanbeel treatment plants have contributed to the relaxation of restrictions.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she was pleased the community was returning to level 2 restrictions, commending the community’s compliance and support in these times.
“Council thanks the community for following these restrictions while the water network has undergone repairs and improvements,” she said.
