Ipswich City Council

Water Restrictions

Target 170 High Level Water Restrictions

The Queensland Water Commission has introduced Target 170 High Level Water Restrictions, effective 31 July 2008.

Councils affected by these restrictions include Ipswich City Council, Beaudesert Shire, Brisbane City, Caboolture Shire, Shire of Esk, Gatton Shire, Gold Coast City, Kilcoy Shire, Laidley Shire, Logan City, Pine Rivers Shire and Redcliffe City.

Residents have led the way in making every drop count with their continuing efforts to Target 140. In fact, you have dramatically cut your water use to the point where you are now recognised as world class water savers. Well done! Now we can cautiously step back from Level 6 Water Restrictions.

Visit the Queensland Water Commission for more detailed information concerning Target 170 High Level Water Restrictions and their implications for residents, business and government.

Implement water savings at work

While you're now world class water savers in your homes, we're asking everyone to replicate these water saving behaviours at work. It's the simple things that can really make a difference. For example:

set the air conditioner temperature to 24 degrees and you'll use less water in the cooling tower and save on energy use too;
report leaks in taps, pipes and hoses; and

There are many simple ways you can save at work and the Queensland Water Commission has developed tips and hints to assist you. To find out more visit the Water At Work website.

Fines

Water patrol officers patrol our streets and will fine anyone caught breaching the current water restrictions. Fines include:

first offence - $150;
second offence (within two years of first offence) - $450; and
third offence (within two years of first offence) - $1,050.

Last Updated 31 Jul 2008 |

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