Water conservation measures apply for both BCC & Moreton Bay Regional Shire residents.
Queensland Water Commission: Permanent Water Conservation Measures No watering between 10am and 4pm No watering on Mondays Please use only what you need – Target 200 (OR LESS!) Information line: 1300 789 906 Business restrictions apply to all businesses Efficient sprinklers and hoses can be used to water gardens and lawns as long as its in accordance with guidelines Use only a hose with a trigger or twist nozzle Irrigation systems (drippers micro-sprayers pop-up sprinklers drip lines) with sprinklers that deliver less than 9 litres per minute and have a timer (electric timer with either rain or moisture sensor) Buckets and cans anytime Stop water from falling on buildings and hard surfaces Don’t water in windy conditions Mulch garden to reduce evaporation Calculate your garden’s water needs Ensure soil is dry enough to warrant watering – don’t water after rain Don’t allow water to pool or run off Vehicles and outdoor areas can be washed at any time as long as water is used efficiently Rainwater can be used at any time Please use only what you need New pools can be filled with town water and existing pools can be filled as long as efficient fittings are in placeWater restrictions are set by the read more
Observed Weather Observations (compared to long term averages LTA for Brisbane since 1840)
2009 | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov |
Nett precipitation (Rainfall minus Evaporation) |
–126.4mm | –154.4 mm | –178.0mm | –199.2mm |
Total rainfall for month | 41.9mm down (91.2% down) |
22.3 mm down (48.8% down) |
18.0mm down (27.9% down) |
65.6mm down (68% down) |
No. days with rainfall>=1mm | 2 days (50% down) |
2 days (54.5% down) |
7 days (18.6% up) |
5 days (23% down) |
9am relative humidity | 1% down | 7% down | 12% down | 5% down |
3pm relative humidity | average | 7% down | 6% down | 1% down |
My Neighbourhood Map
To build a picture of the waterways of The Grove you can use this tool by selecting the suburb and then read more
Think before you print: 3 sheets of A4 paper = 1 litre of water
Brisbane City Council’s Cityplan 2000 has a section on planning for Upper Kedron and Ferny Grove (in read more
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