30th March Community Update

The water supply line from the weir to the dam has been re-instated. With this, we will look to relax the current water restrictions in due course – once the impacts of this current event are understood.

The majority of ‘rural line’ residents who were without running water should now have water back on. There may be some reduction in water pressure as our operations teams haven’t yet had a chance to verify all the services, and clear all air from the line.

Please be advised that the quality of this water is still low (due to the sediment in the creek as a result of ongoing rain), so the boil water notice remains in place until further notice

There are a small number of properties along the gravel section of Gungas Road that remain without running water. Staff are awaiting some clear weather to perform the final ‘cut over’ which should take one or two days once we can re-gain access. FOR THESE RESIDENTS, PLEASE DO NOT USE/CONSUME ANY WATER THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR TAPS UNTIL WE GIVE THE ALL CLEAR – IT IS POSSIBLE THAT STAGNANT WATER FROM AN OLD PIPELINE MAY GRAVITATE TO SOME HOUSEHOLDS.

We understand that the upper sections of Gungas Road have been re-eroded with this recent rainfall, however the new water line appears to remain intact. We will assess any damage ASAP.

We'd like to thank residents for their ongoing patience.