Level 5 Water Restrictions For Users Of B-Section Pipeline

No longer on display. Expired on 20 December 2023, 12:25 PM

Parkes Shire Council wishes to advise that due to the power supply to the Forbes Water Filtration Plant being impacted by the overnight storm, immediate Level 5 Water Restrictions have been implemented for users of the B-Section Pipeline, effective immediately on December 14, 2023.

The water restrictions apply to the villages of Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore, Gunningbland, and rural water users connected to the B- Section pipeline. Residents are advised that water usage is restricted to household domestic use only for at least 48 hours.

Level 5 water restrictions does not permit:

  • watering of lawn
  • watering of residential gardens
  • washing down of walls or paved surfaces
  • topping up of swimming pools
  • washing cars at home

Level 5 water restrictions do permit:

  • Three (3) minute showers, one bath per person per day
  • Full loads of washing only
  • Use of evaporative air conditioners between 7am - 12 midnight only
  • Standpipe for domestic use only 

Council appreciates your understanding and will keep the community updated as energy services are restored.

To find and more about water restriction levels, visit: bit.ly/3uZcAry