Yeoval facing Level 5 water restrictions
Published on 23 December 2019
Less than 10 days after moving to Level 4 water restrictions, Yeoval residents are facing even tougher restrictions in coming weeks.
Insufficient supply in the Buckinbah Creek and unreliable groundwater availability have forced Cabonne Council to introduce Level 5 restrictions in the village from Sunday 5 January 2020, unless there is heavy rain in the meantime.
This means that:
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Activity
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Level 5 Extreme
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Watering of Lawns
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Not Permitted
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Watering of gardens
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Only with bucket or watering can each Sunday between 6pm and 8pm (daylight savings time)
Hand-held hoses, watering systems, non-fixed sprinklers, microsprays, drip systems and soaker hoses not permitted at any time
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Irrigation of new turf
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Not Permitted
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Topping up, filling garden water features
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Not Permitted
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Washing down walls or paved surfaces
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Not Permitted
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Topping up swimming pools/spas
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Not Permitted
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First fill of swimming pools/spas
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Not Permitted
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Inflatable or temporary children’s pools
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Not Permitted
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Washing cars at home
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Not Permitted
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Use of evaporative air-conditioners
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Permitted only between 7am-midnight each day. Exemptions may be granted to aged accommodation or nursing homes
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Construction industry eg. Mortar or concrete mix
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Permitted
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Construction – wash down, paint preparation, curing etc
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Business must implement and comply with Water Saving Action Plan
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The Yeoval reticulated system supplies residents with chlorinated raw water only, which is non-portable. Providing alternative sources of drinking water is the responsibility of each householder.
Residents’ assistance in reducing water consumption is imperative to maintain sufficient supply for essential household purposes. However, Level 5 water restrictions are enforceable under the NSW Local Government Act and failing to comply with the restrictions can result in a fine of up to $220.
Anyone seeking further information is invited to contact Cabonne Council’s Engineering Department on 63907100.