Fees and Charges 

Water restrictions

Following a significant decline in rainfall, the Gladstone Region was drought declared by the Queensland Government on 1 May 2019.

All residents are encouraged to reduce their water usage and be mindful of their water consumption between 4pm – 10pm as this time period coincides with increased water usage throughout the region.

Water restrictions by location

• Miriam Vale township (125L/person/day)

Find out how to estimate your daily water usage using our Water Usage Calculator

See Also

Water Wise

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Water quality

The Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report documents Council's water service performance based on water quality and the implementation of actions detailed in the Queensland Government's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP) as required under the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

The report pertains to water provided by Gladstone Regional Council through four water schemes - Lake Awoonga Scheme, Bororen Scheme, Miriam Vale Scheme, and the Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy Scheme.

Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2014/15 Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2015/16 

Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2016/17  Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2017/18

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Regional water supply security assessment

The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and the Gladstone Regional Council have partnered to establish a shared understanding of the capability of Awoonga Dam, Gladstone's bulk water supply, to meet existing and future water demand.

The Regional Water Supply Security Assessment describes Council's Gladstone reticulation network bulk water supply system and existing and future water use and summarises the likelihood of potential water supply restrictions and shortfalls now and into the future.

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Water services performance report

In order to comply with the requirements of section s575A of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Council must publish its Water Services Performance Report on its website.

2015/16 Performance Report 2016/17 Performance Report 2017/18 Performance Report 2018/19 Performance Report

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Application Forms

As a result of COVID-19, Council has placed all Water and Sewer applications on hold until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.