Water

For information on Water in the area formerly administered by Cairns Water please click Cairns.

NEW! Douglas Community Water Reference Group

Cairns Regional Council is calling for community members from the Douglas area to nominate for the Douglas Community Water Reference Group.

This Group will assist Council in managing water supply and water quality related issues on behalf of the community.

Download background information and the nomination form. Submissions must be received by close of business Friday 10 October 2008.

You can also read the additional reports presented to Council:

• Water supply issues in the former Douglas Shire area (22 May 2008)
• Douglas Community Water Reference Group (18 September 2008).

Permanent water conservation measures - Cairns region

Private Gardens & Commercial Watering

Permitted watering times between:

• 5:00am and 9:00am and
• 5:00pm and 9:00pm

Odd numbered properties - Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
Even numbered properties - Wednesday/Friday/Sunday

No sprinklers permitted on Mondays. Hand held hoses with a trigger nozzle, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

For information contact 4044 3044 or 1800 070 444.

For information on mandatory water saving targets for new homes, click here.