Mount Morgan Level 1 Water Restrictions begin today

Published on 20 May 2019

Level 1 Water Restrictions commence today for areas connected to the Mount Morgan Water Supply Scheme.

Chair of Council’s Water Committee Councillor Neil Fisher said this level of restriction is really about awareness raising.

“No. 7 Dam has recently fallen below 50% of full capacity, which triggers the implementation of Level 1 Water Restrictions according to Council’s Drought Management Plan,” said Cr Fisher.

“The restrictions that are introduced at this level are simply good strategies to conserve water all year round.

“Mount Morgan residents have a strong history of being very water wise, and many households already follow these strategies and more as part of their own good water habits. 

“The main measure being introduced is the prevention of watering of private gardens between 9am to 4pm daily, with the exception of recycled water and bore water.

“Council will also be following these measures, and we want to assure residents that if they notice a sporting field or grassed area being irrigated outside of designated times that it will be using recycled water and not water from the dam.

“While these restrictions are very minor, we really want to encourage all residents in Mount Morgan and the Region more broadly to make sure they’re considering their water habits, and doing what they can to use water efficiently.”

Head to the Fitzroy River Water section of Council’s website for more information on the restrictions and to find resources for using water wisely.

For any additional information please contact FRW by calling 4932 9000 or 1300 22 55 77.