Water restrictions to increase on Fraser Coast in December

Tougher water restrictions targeting outdoor use are being introduced next month, as the Fraser Coast Regional Council reveals what it means for residents.

The Fraser Coast will be moving to level two water restrictions as of December 4, 2023.

New water restrictions will take effect on the Fraser Coast next month as the Fraser Coast Regional Council aims to conserve the region's supply.

From December 4, 2023, residents can only water gardens and fill swimming pools between the hours of 4pm and 9am.

With Lenthalls Dam capacity at 62 per cent and Teddington Weir at 84 per cent, Mayor George Seymour said the restrictions were being introduced to help conserve water supplies while they remain healthy.

With half of the region’s water use being for outdoors, Mr Seymour said it was that usage that would be targeted as part of the level two restrictions.

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At 62 per cent for Lenthalls Dam and 84 per cent for Teddington Weir, dam levels remain healthy on the Fraser Coast despite new restrictions.

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“The restrictions are moderate restrictions aimed at encouraging residents to use water- wise practices such as watering in the evenings and early mornings to prevent evaporation,” Mr Seymour said.

A recent survey found Fraser Coast’s residential water consumption was 240 litres per person per day, 84 litres higher than the south east Queensland average.

Mr Seymour said while the overall water consumption was not excessive, there was an opportunity to reduce demand and use water more efficiently in homes and on gardens.

“By being waterwise, you not only save water, you also save money on your water bill,” he said.

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