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Water Restrictions for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua

2 February 2024

  • From 5pm Friday 2 February level 2 water restrictions will be in place for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua on Banks Peninsula as dry conditions put pressure on water supplies.
  • Level 2 restrictions mean hand-held hosing only, with no outdoor water use allowed between 3pm and 9pm. Unattended hoses, sprinklers, and garden irrigation systems are not permitted at any time.
  • The streams that supply drinking water to Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua have dropped steadily in recent weeks, and with more hot weather on the way water restrictions are needed.
  • Our treatment plants and reservoirs are in good shape but with a limited amount of water flowing into them water conservation is needed.
  • If water use doesn’t come down level 4 restrictions might be needed. This would mean a total hosing ban with no water use outside the house.
  • If level 4 restrictions are required, we may also have to supplement the water supply by bringing tankers of water from Christchurch.
  • The Council will set up electronic signs at the entrances to Akaroa and Duvauchelle to advise residents and visitors about the water restrictions.
  • The water restrictions apply to Akaroa, Takamatua and Duvauchelle, but all Banks Peninsula residents and visitors are also asked to conserve water and report any leaks on public or private property.
  • Water restrictions will remain in place until further notice. The council is monitoring water levels on Banks Peninsula and any changes will be communicated to the public on electronic signs and on Newsline.
  • You can read more on Newsline.
Picture of Akaroa township taken from the water.