WATER RESTRICTION rule-breakers will be hosed down with a plan to put more patrols on the streets.
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Tamworth Regional Council moved from Level 5 water restrictions to Level 4, and the newfound freedom has led to an increase in breach reports.
The region moved to Level 4 at the end of August with a the new water use target of 200L per person, per day.
A report to council shows that in the month of September, 11 people dobbed-in their neighbours for doing the wrong thing.
Rangers have also received several calls during business hours about the use of hoses for washing cars and watering gardens.
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A report to the councillors suggests that to curb the bad behaviour ahead of summer, the council should put on extra out-of-hours water restriction patrols on weekends.
A further $5000 will be needed each month to pay the wages of the council's compliance staff, to be decided at Tuesday's meeting.
Residents who do the wrong thing face a $200 on-the-spot fine and $2,200 for businesses.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
