Water restrictions placed on two Tasmanian communities

Water restrictions placed on two Tasmanian communities

Little to no rain and high usage over recent months will see Orford and Triabunna along with Lady Barron on Flinders Island placed on stage 1 water restrictions from Friday, 4 April 2025.

TasWater General Manager Customer and Community Matt Balfe said stage 1 restrictions require only small changes to how people use water, but even a small change can have a significant impact on the amount of water available in the system.

‘’Many factors were considered before implementing stage 1 restrictions for Orford, Triabunna and Lady Barron,’’ Mr Balfe said.

‘’As we approach the busy school holidays and break, it’s important for us to ensure  there is enough water for everyone.

‘’Conditions have been very dry across the state leading to high water usage, and the outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts no significant rain forecast over the next few weeks.

“Flinders Island has faced sustained dry conditions for the past two years, and as we head towards a holiday period where the East Coast will see an influx of visitors, stage 1 restrictions will be put in place until conditions improve.”

Stage 1 restrictions aim to reduce non-essential water use by 20 per cent by encouraging more conscious use of water at home and at work. 

“We always encourage all Tasmanians to conserve water and Save Our Thing where possible,” Mr Balfe said.

“It might seem like there is plenty of water around the state, but that is not the case. 

Small changes to water usage, like taking shorter showers and using the half-flush on the toilet, add up to have a huge impact on water supplies across the state.

‘’We also encourage Orford, Triabunna and Flinders Island locals to spread the word on water conservations and its importance to people visiting the area.’’

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