NIMBIN NOW ON LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS

Due to storm damage to Nimbin’s water supply, Level 3 Water Restrictions have been introduced, effective immediately.


Restrictions are due to the damage to the pipes that deliver water from Nimbin weir to the storage holding dam. The dam is currently at capacity and Council is exploring options to ensure supply prior, during and post the remediation phase.


The implementation of water restrictions will enable Council to investigate and repair the infrastructure that has been damaged to ensure we can gain access and repair the Nimbin water supply.


The following restrictions apply:

Gardens
  • Watering cans & buckets permitted
  • Hand-held hoses permitted for up to 10 min every second day, before 9am or after 4pm (odds & evens)
  • Other irrigation systems banned
  • Watering of new turf permitted for up to 30 minutes on the day laid, then 15 minutes every second day, before 9am or after 4pm (odd & evens).
  • Watering of established lawns banned
Pools & recreation
  • Topping up of pools/spas permitted ONLY if done to prevent structural damage. Must be done before 9 am or after 4 pm with a hand-held hose with an on/off nozzle. Emptying and refilling banned.
  • Filling of new pools/spas permitted ONLY if done to prevent structural damage AND if Council has given approval.
  • Recreation usage of water (e.g., play pools, water toys, slides, etc.) banned
Animal care
  • Provision of drinking water permitted
  • Wash pets with bucket before 9 am or after 4 pm. Use of hose banned.
  • Operation/top up of fountains/ponds/water features/etc. permitted ONLY to maintain fish life.
  • Installation and filling of new fountains/ponds/etc. banned
Washing
  • Washing of driveways, roofs, walls, windows, etc. permitted ONLY if done for health and safety reasons by a registered cleaning business
  • Car washing permitted IF done with an efficient high pressure, low flow rate cleaner with trigger control for less than 5 min either before 9 am or after 4 pm (subject to odds & evens)
  • Washing of boats, boat motors and trailers used in salt water permitted for 5 min at a time


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