From Saturday 16 January 2021, Level One (Summer) Water Restrictions apply for St George.
St George Water Restriction Policy
Level One (Summer) Water Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the use of water supplied through the water reticulation system in the town of St George for outside use. The St George Water Restriction Policy is also applicable to the outdoor use of the St George bore water.
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Sprinkler and Watering System Times |
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EVEN HOUSE NUMBERS |
ODD HOUSE NUMBERS |
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Monday |
NO Watering |
Monday |
NO Watering |
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Tuesday |
NO Watering |
Tuesday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm |
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Wednesday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm |
Wednesday |
NO Watering |
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Thursday |
NO Watering |
Thursday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm | ||
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Friday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm |
Friday |
NO Watering |
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Saturday |
NO Watering |
Saturday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm |
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Sunday |
5am-9am | 5pm-9pm |
Sunday |
NO Watering |
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Open ended, unattended hoses must not be used.
Householders can water using hand held hoses, watering cans, buckets or water from a rainwater tank at any time.
Guide for schools and businesses
| All schools and caravan parks |
9am-12pm, 3pm-6pm Monday to Thursday |
| Other businesses (odd street numbers) |
7am-11am, 2pm-6pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Other businesses (even street numbers) |
7am-11am, 2pm-6pm Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Rowden Park, Showgrounds, town parks, other Council facilities | In accordance with Parks and Gardens Programme |
| Other locations and variations to the above | Subject to individual Council approval |
Council staff will be monitoring compliance with the water restrictions.
Use of water by fixed systems NOT drawing on the reticulated town water supply such as a property bore should be accompanied by appropriate signage clearly visible from the street adjoining the property being watered.
This Notice of Water Restriction Level One (Summer) does not apply to reasonable actions taken to prevent material risks associated with an accident, fire or hazard to health, safety or the environment.
For further information please contact Balonne Shire Council on (07) 4620 8888.
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