Tag: WATER RESTRICTIONS
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WATER RESTRICTIONS TO BE LIFTED ON CENTRAL COAST
Water restrictions will be lifted for Central Coast residents next month. Level one measures were introduced in February, but decent rainfall has topped up Mangrove Creek Dam and it’s now sitting above 60-percent capacity. The restrictions will be axed on December 7, but council is promoting water wise tips, hoping residents will limit their use…
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WATER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN ON CENTRAL COAST TIL NOVEMBER
The Central Coast will remain under water restrictions until at least November. Council has decided to keep level one measures in place, even with the water level rising in Mangrove Creek Dam. Residents must continue to limit their outdoor water use. (VISION ONLY.)
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WATER RESTRICTIONS SCRAPPED FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL
Heavy rainfall across the Northern Rivers has caused flooding and extensive damage, but there is a silver lining. Councils are now scrapping water restrictions with dams overflowing with the liquid gold. Footage captured by North Lismore resident Declan Flowers gives an aerial perspective of the flooding.
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DAM LEVELS BOOSTED BUT WATER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE
Central Coast Council is weighing up whether to renege on water restrictions, a day after they were introduced. While the weekend’s deluge has been disastrous for many households, it’s topped up the region’s dwindling dams.
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LEVEL TWO WATER RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE DESPITE WEEKEND RAINFALL
The Northern Rivers soaked up welcomed heavy rainfall over the weekend, but we’re being warned not to get complacent. Level Two water restrictions will kick in today across many parts of the region, and council says it will be strict on monitoring usage.
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WELCOMED RAIN FALLS ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Umbrellas were essential across the Northers Rivers today with the region copping a deluge. The SES received more than 400 calls for help, during the heaviest rainfall in the area since Cyclone Debbie in 2017.
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NORTHERN RIVERS WATER RESTRICTIONS ELEVATE TO LEVEL TWO AFTER HOLIDAY PERIOD
Level two water restrictions are on the way for Ballina, Byron, Lismore and the Richmond Valley council areas as of January 20. It comes after high water demands over the holiday period, and a poor rain outlook. Fines will apply for breaching restrictions. Residents can visit their local government website for information. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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TWEED ON TRACK FOR LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS
The Tweed could be on Level 3 water restrictions by early February if consumption continues at its current rate. Council says water saving efforts prior to Christmas were good, but the new year has seen an increase in water use. Clarrie Hall Dam is now sitting at 70 per cent of capacity and dropping at…
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EARLY WATER RESTRICTIONS ON THE CARDS FOR ROUS COUNTY
Rous County Council is preparing to start water restrictions earlier than usual… following a rapid drop in water levels at Rocky Creek Dam. The dam is currently at 75.6 per cent – level one restrictions will now kick in at 70 per cent, up from 60 per cent. “Most of the feedback that I’ve had…