A welcome rise in storage levels will see water restrictions lifted in the Daylesford and Hepburn Region.
The current Stage 2 restrictions will be lifted on Friday 19 September 2025. The region will return to the Permanent Water Saving Rules, which apply across Victoria to support the ongoing responsible use of water.
Daylesford and Hepburn Region has been on water restrictions since July, following an extended period of extremely dry conditions.
With recent rainfall and improved inflows into reservoirs, the region’s storage levels have now reached 100% capacity.
Central Highlands Water Managing Director, Jeff Haydon, expressed his gratitude to people in the Daylesford and Hepburn region but cautioned residents to continue to use water wisely. . “While recent rain has boosted our storages, the ongoing impacts of climate change mean we must continue to be water wise,” he said. “Our Permanent Water Saving Rules are a simple yet effective way to ensure we’re always using water responsibly.”
Construction on the Daylesford Water Supply Pipeline Project continues, with the final stage now underway. Once complete, the pipeline will help protect the service area from the impacts of climate change.
Find out more about Permanent Water Saving Rules here.
This article is based on a media release from Central Highlands Water.
