Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that essential water main renewal works will be carried out in West Ballina on Tuesday 16 May 2023.
The work will require turning off drinking water to properties in West Ballina and Uralba overnight for five hours from midnight Tuesday 16 May to 5am Wednesday 17 May 2023.
The work will be carried out on the corner of Fishery Creek Road and River Street, as well as Riverside Drive and Riverview Avenue.
There will be some construction noise, including machinery and truck noise around these worksites. However, Council crews will make every effort to minimise noise where possible.
These essential renewal works are part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve our shire’s water assets and will improve the reliability of the local water network.
Here’s some things to remember during a water outage:
- Fill drinking containers the day before in preparation for this outage.
- During any water disruption it’s important to leave your taps off as the water may return at any time.
- When water returns it may be discoloured. This is due to sediment. Please run the tap until your water runs clear.
- Your water may appear milky. This is caused by small air bubbles. Do not be alarmed as it is not harmful and will settle in a short period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the community for their patience while these essential works are completed.
