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Water meter replacement program update As part of Ballina Shire Council’s proactive water meter replacement program, council has engaged Want Gas Plumbing to replace 4,000 residential meters over the next two years.
Do you know where to go for water outage information? Both planned and unplanned water interruptions are published on our website at ballina.nsw.gov.au/WaterOutage So if you’re ever experiencing low water pressure, or a water interruption, please check online to see if there’s an outage near you. You’ll also find information on how to report a water leak and helpful water outage tips.
This renewal program started in April 2021 and will cost approximately $680,000. So far more than 1,950 meters have been replaced in Alstonville, Wollongbar, West Ballina, Wardell, East Ballina and Lennox Head.
Why are we replacing the old meters? Council has approximately 14,000 water meters servicing customers, with 4,000 of these more than 15 years old. Old meters can under read or stop working. Council is replacing these ageing meters to ensure they continue to read accurately.
Will I know when you are coming to replace my water meter? You will receive a knock on the door to inform you before work starts and your water is turned off, however if no one is home an information card will be left to inform you that your meter has been replaced. Keeping in mind that water meter replacements have a very limited impact on residences, with outages usually less than 30 minutes. Our two-year water meter replacement program is shirewide. Meters will be replaced based on age however other circumstances, such as stopped meters, can take priority. This means that council will be working to a flexible schedule and will not be setting rigid dates for works to be completed in specific suburbs or streets. For more information about this program visit ballinawater. com.au/council-water-services/water-meter/ replacement-program
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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL
Trees planted following Water Night The recent wet weather has not dampened the spirits of Rous County Council staff who recently planted more than 1,700 native rainforest and riparian trees at Fosters Spur, Rocky Creek Dam. This planting follows Water Night in October last year, where Rous committed to planting 10 trees for every Water Night registration. This work will enhance nearly 40 years of rainforest regeneration at Rocky Creek Dam, our main drinking water source, which is surrounded by the ancient Gondwana Rainforests of Nightcap National Park. Thank you to the participants of Water Night - and great work Rous County Council bush regeneration team!
This information has been provided by the NSW Health Department.
