Douglas Shire Council is pleased to confirm the relaxing of water restriction measures across the shire from Level 2 to Level 1 from 5 August, 2024.
Level 1 water restrictions allow the use of sprinklers and irrigation systems, between 6pm and 8am for a maximum of four hours, and only on alternate days.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the change in restrictions reflected a renewed confidence in Council’s water network.
“Full credit to all our water teams who have worked so hard to repair and upgrade infrastructure following the devastating flooding in December,” Mayor Scomazzon.
“Water production levels are high while Council is confident projects, including the pipeline between Mossman and Whyanbeel, have improved the network’s resilience.”
Despite the lowering of restrictions, Mayor Scomazzon is encouraging the community to remain water wise
“The flooding that occurred in December, and the impact it had on our network, reminded all of us that water is a valuable resource that we cannot take for granted.”
Level 1 water restrictions can be found HERE.
