Following the introduction of temporary hosepipe ban, Swanage Town Council has clarified with Wessex Water how the restrictions will affect our operations across the town.
As a result of this advice the Council has changed operational procedures regarding water use as follows.
We will continue to:
- Provide drinking water supplies at refill stations and low-level taps.
- Maintain water troughs at the allotments.
- Water trees, hedges and saplings planted within the previous three years using hosepipes.
- Water the putting greens at Beach Gardens.
- Allow the cleaning of engines at the Boat Park after use to flush out salt water.
We will not:
- Operate the seafront showers
- Permit the general washing of boats
- Water flowers and seasonal bedding using a hosepipe
- Water trees and hedges that were planted more than 3 seasons ago.
For full details of the restrictions and exemptions, please see the guidance provided by Wessex Water on their website: www.wessexwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ba and the statutory notice: statutory-notice-for-temporary-ban-on-water-use.pdf