Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Wakefield, Redwood 1 and 2 and Māpua water supplies return to Phase A restrictions
Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Wakefield, Redwood 1 and 2 and Māpua water supplies return to Phase A restrictions
“Waimea and Wakefield and their rural extensions will return to Phase A water restrictions, effective immediately” Community Infrastructure Group Manager Richard Kirby said.
Richard went on to say “sufficient levels of recent and expected rainfall had eased concerns around excess water takes in the affected areas.”
“We had been abstracting slightly more than our consent daily limits for the week up until yesterday, Monday January 30. However, the recent rainfall should have lowered water consumption.”
“We want to thank everyone for doing their part to reduce their water use – we will continue to monitor our water supplies as summer continues.”
“In the meantime, we encourage residents in all areas of the district to continue conserving water as much as possible.”
Waimea includes Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Redwood 1 and 2 and Māpua water supplies.
Under Phase A restrictions, watering of grass or lawns is not permitted. However, watering decorative and productive gardens is permitted using a handheld hose with trigger nozzle or time limited water system.
For pool owners, filling a pool is prohibited at this time, however topping up a pool is still permitted.
Nelson residents living adjacent to Champion Road, where water is supplied from the Richmond Water Supply Scheme, are also included in these Phase B water restrictions.
This covers the Wakatu Industrial Estate, Champion Rd and parts of Saxton Road West.
Richard said “Phase A restrictions would be reviewed next week.”
There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check them out at tasman.govt.nz/water saving tips and remember, every drop counts!
Tasman District Council
Pigeon Post New, Richmond.
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