Coen | Level 1 Water Restrictions

Cook Shire Council is enforcing water restrictions on all residents and businesses in the Coen water area due to the cleaning of the town reservoir. Water Restrictions apply from Wednesday 23rd September 2020 until Friday 25th September 2020.
Level 1 restrictions are as follows:

Garden Beds/Shrubbery Areas
1. Sprinklers, micro spray and drip systems must not be used at any time.
2. Hoses must not be used at any time.
3. Watering cans or buckets must not be used at any time.

Lawn Areas
Lawn areas must not be watered at any time.

Paved areas cleaning
Water must not be used to clean paved areas unless cleaning is required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or other emergencies.

Motor Vehicle Cleaning
Water must not be used to clean vehicles unless cleaning is required for health or safety reasons. Cleaning for health and safety reasons must be undertaken using watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps can be used to clean windscreens and lights.

Construction Industry Use of Water
Unless otherwise exempted by the Authority in writing, hoses must not be used except trigger hoses.

To discuss these restrictions or obtain further details please contact Council’s Water Reticulation Team Leader, Wal Welsh on 0400 525 894.

Read the formal notification here.