Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared a return to Stage 1 outdoor water use restrictions for all regional water customers of the Sunshine Coast.
Sprinklers, soaker hoses, irrigation systems and other watering devices can now be used for watering, according to the Stage 1 schedule: for even addresses, outdoor watering is allowed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For odd addresses, outdoor water use is allowed Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hand-held hoses with shut-off devices may be used any time for watering trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables.
Low flow drip irrigation systems are exempt from the watering restrictions. Plant or seed new lawns in spring. Permits for extra watering of new lawns are available only during Stage 1.
For more information, contact the SCRD at 604-885-6806 or the Town of Gibsons at 604-886-2274, or see www.scrd.ca/Sprinkling-Regulations
