Jan - 2007 Water Restrictions Update
Melbourne
Due to a continued lack of rainfall in the catchment areas, the Victorian Government has made the decision to increase water restrictions. As of January 1st, 2007 Melbourne will be moving from stage two to stage three water restrictions.
Stage three means the following rules are in place:
Lawns
No watering at any time.
Gardens
Even numbered properties can water on Saturday and Tuesday, Odd numbered properties can water on Sunday and Wednesday by the following means only:
Due to a continued lack of rainfall in the catchment areas, the Victorian Government has made the decision to increase water restrictions. As of January 1st, 2007 Melbourne will be moving from stage two to stage three water restrictions.
Stage three means the following rules are in place:
Lawns
No watering at any time.
Gardens
Even numbered properties can water on Saturday and Tuesday, Odd numbered properties can water on Sunday and Wednesday by the following means only:
- Trigger nozzles: 6am - 8am or 8pm - 10pm only.
- Manual drip irrigation: 6am - 8am or 8pm - 10pm only.
- Automatic drip system: Midnight - 4am only.
- Sprinklers may not be used at any time.
Vehicles
Due to its slower application rate and longer system run times, drip irrigation is even more conducive to automatic irrigation than regular sprinkler systems are. So if you're receiving enquiries from customers about installing a drip system, it's definitely worthwhile suggesting they automate their system instead of running with a manual one.
The demand for dripline is expected to go through the roof in Melbourne so please contact your local Reece Irrigation branch for pricing and availability, or click here to download the stage three water restrictions fact sheet.
- Only mirrors, windows, lights and spot removal of corrosive substances is allowed via a bucket.
- Hand-held hoses and high-pressure cleaners may not be used.
- Commercial car washes may be used.
Due to its slower application rate and longer system run times, drip irrigation is even more conducive to automatic irrigation than regular sprinkler systems are. So if you're receiving enquiries from customers about installing a drip system, it's definitely worthwhile suggesting they automate their system instead of running with a manual one.
The demand for dripline is expected to go through the roof in Melbourne so please contact your local Reece Irrigation branch for pricing and availability, or click here to download the stage three water restrictions fact sheet.
Adelaide
Adelaide will also be moving from stage two to stage three water restrictions on January 1st.
The key points for Adelaide are:
Domestic Gardens & Lawns
Adelaide will also be moving from stage two to stage three water restrictions on January 1st.
The key points for Adelaide are:
Domestic Gardens & Lawns
- Trigger nozzles or drip systems can be used on any day before 8am or after 8pm.
- Watering cans & buckets can be used at any time.
- Sprinkler systems can be used on one day of the week between 5am - 8am or 8am - 11pm on Saturday for even numbered properties or Sunday for odd numbered properties.
- Sprinklers cannot be used to water verges.
Click here for more comprehensive information at the SA Water website.
The following restrictions remain in place around the rest of Australia:
Geelong (VIC) - Stage 4. More Info
Sydney & Illawarra (NSW) - Stage 3. More Info
Brisbane & Gold Coast (QLD) - Stage 4. More Info
The following restrictions remain in place around the rest of Australia:
Geelong (VIC) - Stage 4. More Info
Sydney & Illawarra (NSW) - Stage 3. More Info
Brisbane & Gold Coast (QLD) - Stage 4. More Info