Toowoomba Regional Council relaxes tough water restrictions for Cecil Plains after strong rainfall fills weir

The Toowoomba Regional Council has lowered water restrictions for a small town in the region’s far west, following strong rainfall.

The Toowoomba Regional Council has relaxed water restrictions for a drought-stricken western town.

Residents in a small town west of Toowoomba won’t have to be as miserly with their water use, with the council lowering their restrictions immediately.

Cecil Plains was previously on high level water restrictions, limiting households to just 150L per person daily and heavily controlling how and when gardens and lawns were watered.

But water and waste chair Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said recent rainfall had prompted the council to bring the town back in line with the majority of the region on medium restrictions.

“After some good rainfall, Cecil Plains Weir is overflowing and after careful consideration the council decided to wind back restrictions, for now,” Cr Vonhoff said.

“Cecil Plains was placed on high level water restrictions in 2019 and it’s important to acknowledge the significant impact prolonged restrictions have on residents.

“I am very pleased some of the pressure can be taken off this community and I would like to thank Cecil Plains residents for their hard work.

“The region is still being impacted by drought so it’s important everyone remain vigilant and continue to conserve water.”

Under the new regulations, locals will be able to use up to 175L per person daily.

Residents who live in odd numbered properties can water gardens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while residents in even or unnumbered properties can water gardens on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

A range of other outdoor activities such as vehicle washing, fillings pools, general cleaning, animal husbandry and pet care allowances are listed at www.tr.qld.gov.au/water.