ALERT #12 - ACTION DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE

**As at 9:00am - Sunday, 16 February 2025 **

Charters Towers residents and the business community are advised Charters Towers has moved to a Level 4 Water Restriction - NO watering (Yes, this does include turning off sprinkler systems, no hand held watering, no hosing of paths, driveways and outdoor areas. Automatic irrigation systems should be turned off.)

Following the successful installation of the temporary intake yesterday afternoon, Council is now able to move back to a Level 4 water restriction.

What has caused this failure?

- The main intake used to source water is believed to be blocked and this is impacting the ability of the Weir Pump Station to pump water.

What is Council doing now?

- On Saturday, 15 February 2025 the river height dropped to a safe level to gain access to undertake the temporary restoration works required.

- Initial reports show the temporary restoration works for installation of the intake were successful and Council has commenced pumping water from the Weir.

- Council will continue to monitor the restrictions over the next few days and will consider options to be able to lower restrictions further.

-It is important to note, permanent works to the intake, cannot be completed until the river level drops considerably and is safe to access.

Level 4 Water Restrictions:

- NO watering (Yes, this does include turning off sprinkler systems, no hand held watering, no hosing of paths, driveways and outdoor areas. Automatic irrigation systems should be turned off.)

This means the Charters Towers community must continue to remain vigilant with water usage, ensuring water is conserved where possible.