Water Conservation Measures, Lower Herbert

Published on 04 December 2025

Update #2 01 June 2026 at 7.31AM

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises Lower Herbert residents that repairs to the floating cover at the Halifax Water Treatment Plant will commence on Monday 1 June 2026.

Permanent water-saving measures have been in place across the Lower Herbert area since December 2025 following a tank being taken offline due to a leak. This has reduced the available supply buffer while protecting water quality during the repair process.

These measures will remain in place until further notice, as the covered storage continues to be temporarily out of service while repairs are undertaken.

Council would like to reassure residents that the current drinking water supply remains safe to use, with the affected storage not in operation during repairs.

Residents are encouraged to continue limiting non-essential outdoor water use to help reduce demand on the system and minimise impacts while the supply buffer remains constrained.

Following completion of the repairs, standard checks will be undertaken to ensure the storage can be safely returned to service within the supply system.

Council appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding during this period.

Further updates will be shared once new information comes to hand. Residents are encouraged to sign up to track their water use, receive updates, and help manage consumption at home via Council’s Hinchinbrook H20 portal: Hinchinbrook H2O

For more information email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600.

Mary-Anne Uren
Chief Executive Officer

HSC - Public Notice - Water Conservation Measures, Lower Herbert - 01 JUNE 2026

Earlier 04 Dec 2025 at 3.44pm

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises Lower Herbert residents to implement water-saving measures while we work to resolve technical issues affecting the Halifax water tank.

The tank has been taken offline due to a leak, reducing the available supply buffer. This measure is necessary to protect water quality while repairs are undertaken.

Contractors have been engaged to inspect the tank next week; however, repairs may take some time to complete.

Council has implemented alternative measures to maintain water supply, and community water conservation will help minimise the impact on the system during this period.

Residents are encouraged to limit non-essential outdoor water use.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation.

Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

For more information email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600.

Mary-Anne Uren
Chief Executive Officer

Water Conservation Measures, Lower Herbert(PDF, 65KB)