LEVEL 2 (MODERATE) WATER RESTRICTIONS RESTORED FOR NARROMINE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

Narromine Shire Council advises Narromine residents and businesses that the bore pump which failed on Friday afternoon has now been successfully replaced, allowing Council to restore Level 2 (Moderate) Water Restrictions, following the temporary Level 5 restrictions announced on Friday, 30 January 2026.

Council sincerely thanks residents and businesses for their excellent water conservation efforts during the extreme heat over the weekend, which played a vital role in maintaining the water supply while urgent repairs were carried out.

While Level 2 (Moderate) Water Restrictions are now back in place, Council emphasises that these restrictions are not due to a shortage of water.

They are necessary to ensure the Narromine Water Treatment Plant can continue to operate within capacity while meeting demand across the entire network.

“The response from residents and businesses over the weekend has been outstanding, and it made a real difference,” Narromine Shire Council General Manager Jane Redden said.

“Council also acknowledges the dedication of staff and contractors who worked to repair the pump under extreme heat conditions on Saturday.”

Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services Melanie Slimming praised the efforts of Council staff and contractors, recognising the significant challenge of completing the repair in such conditions, while also acknowledging the community’s collective effort to conserve water during two exceptionally hot days.

Reminder – Level 2 (Moderate) Water Restrictions

• Odd-numbered properties: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday
• Even-numbered properties: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• No lawn or garden watering is permitted on Mondays
• outdoor watering is only permitted before 9:00am and after 6:00pm.

Watering outdoors during the cooler parts of the day improves absorption, reduces evaporation and helps reduce overall water use.

For further information or enquiries, please contact Council’s Water Utility Team via email at [email protected], phone (02) 6889 9999, or follow Council’s social media pages for updates and reminders.