Water restrictions relaxed from today

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher has announced the relaxation of water restrictions on the Peninsula.

The new Level 2 restrictions starting today, November 14, mean Peninsula residents will be able to water their garden with a trigger nozzle hose for an hour a day three times a week, compared to two days on the current Level 3 restrictions.

External building surfaces and outdoor furniture can be washed, however, hosing of paths and driveways is still not permitted.

Cars can be washed with a bucket or trigger nozzle hose at any time.

However, Cr Maher reminded residents to remain vigilant with their water use.

"It is still important everyone uses common sense and doesn't waste our water," Cr Maher said.

"Ideally, we want residents to maintain the voluntary daily water use target of 150 litres per person."

Level 3 water restrictions have been in place on the Peninsula since June, 2009.

At the time, a survey conducted by both Councils showed 67 per cent of residents supported tougher restrictions as a water savings measure.

The decision to ease water restrictions was made following the recent recovery of dam levels to a point where Level 2 restrictions can be introduced.

Both Gosford and Wyong Councils have endorsed the Gosford-Wyong Councils' Water Authority Board meeting recommendation to ease restrictions to Level 2 from November 14.

Media Release, 2 Nov 2011 Megan Low, Gosford Council