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Level 2 Restrictions: On 21 November 2019, the NSW government announced Level 2 water restrictions. These restrictions commenced on 10 December 2019, replacing the level 1 water restrictions. Level 2 restrictions have been brought in earlier than the Metropolitan Water Plan [12] (2017) recommends, with dam levels currently at 46.1%. [13]
The Minister for Water is responsible for water policies at the federal level. Restrictions on water usage have been implemented at various points in Australia's history, in response to widespread droughts. Policies involve the prohibition of water usage for non-essential purposes, such as sprinklers and car washing. [7]
Since June 2019 Sydney Water replaced water restrictions with Water Wise Rules. The Rules are: Level 1 water restrictions (subject to change at any time by NSW Government) All hoses must now have a trigger nozzle. Handheld hoses, sprinklers, and watering systems may be used only before 10 am and after 4 pm on any day – to avoid the heat of ...
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales said on Wednesday it will ease pandemic restrictions on restaurants and cafes this week after recording 17 days with no local COVID-19 cases.
According to data in the Drought Management Plan adopted by the Council in 2016, level 1 water restrictions for the whole supply region (which stretches from Woodburn in the south to Ocean Shores in the north, as well as westwards to Lismore) would be triggered if the level in Rocky Creek Dram falls to 60%, level 2 restrictions at 45% of ...
[2] Following the 2019 state election, the Office was abolished and most of its functions assumed into the Environment, Energy and Science Group of the newly formed Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). [3] The heritage functions were assumed by the Heritage Branch within Department of Premier and Cabinet, known as Heritage NSW.
Despite this, Level 3 water restrictions remained in place until 21 June 2009. [22] On 30 February 2012, it was reported that the dam was likely to overflow for the first time in fourteen years, due to continuing heavy rain in the region. [22] The dam began spilling at 18:53 on 2 March 2012 and again on 20 April 2012. [23] [24] [25] [17]
The city of Austin will begin Stage 2 water restrictions Tuesday, Aug. 15. Penalties include fines of up to $1,000 per violation.