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Rous Water decides to proceed with fluoride
Rous Water today resolved to proceed with the construction and operation of the Clunes,
Dorroughby, Corndale and Knockrow fluoridation plants. This follows previous decisions
by Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Councils requesting that their public water
supplies be fluoridated.
Following debate of the issue Councillors Sullivan (Chair), Yarnall (Deputy Chair), Silver
and George voted in favour of the recommendation to proceed with fluoridation.
Voting against the proposal were Councillors Morrisey, Ekins, Staples and Johnson. The
Chair, Cr Col Sullivan exercised his casting vote which carried the recommendation.
“Rous Water will now proceed to call tenders for the construction of the fluoride dosing
plants which should be operational by early 2011.
All construction costs will be fully met by NSW Health and Rous Water will undertake a
project management role”, said Mr Kyme Lavelle, Rous Water, General Manager.
Rous Chairman Councillor Col Sullivan said “I am aware that the issue of fluoride is
politically sensitive and of significant interest to the community generally. Rous Water
has been instructed by NSW Health to provide fluoridated water to the Councils. Despite
all the argument for and against the proposition, today’s decision was simply about
Council complying with that direction”.
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Free Water Education Programs - Book for 2013
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Wyrallah Road Public wins $2000 in Schools Water Challenge
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Together we can make a difference
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Visit Rous Water at the 2012 Lismore Show
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Rous Water Residential Rebates Continue in 2012-13
Rous Water is continuing to offer rebates to residential customers who wish to make their homes more water efficient. Rebates are available for water efficient showerheads, dual flush toilets and rainwater tanks.
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Local businesses save water and receive funding
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Rous Water Investigating Irregular Water Quality Tests
Rous Water and the NSW Ministry of Health have been investigating a number of irregular test results for water sourced from the Rocky Creek Dam near Lismore.
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Targeted pesticide water monitoring program results
Rous Water has conducted a targeted pesticide water monitoring program in the Emigrant Creek and Wilsons River water supply systems.
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Watersaving Showerheads
Rous Water will give you up to $50 rebate when you buy and install a 3-star WELS rated showerhead.
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Every week is water week for Rous Water
National Water Week is an annual awareness week that aims to raise public interest and improve understanding of water issues. In 2010 Water Week will take place on 17-23 October with the theme: Australia’s most precious resource.
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2 New Rebates for residential water customers
Rous Water is offering rebates to residential town water customers who purchase and install 3-star WELS rated showerheads and a selection of water saving products from 1 July 2010 until 30 June 2011.
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Council to seek extension of deadline for fluoride
At Council’s meeting on 17 March 2010 the issue of the determination of the Review of Environmental Factors for the construction and operation of the Clunes, Dorroughby, Corndale and Knockrow fluoridation plants was further discussed.
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Grant Enables 5-Star Water Aware Centre Project
Rous Water’s 5-Star Water Aware Centre Project for Early Childhood Centres has been given the go-ahead thanks to a successful application for a Public Facilities Grant from the Department of Environment and Climate Change. $63,000 has received for the project from the NSW Government's Climate Change Fund.
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Rocky Creek Dam Reopens to the Public
Rocky Creek Dam has reopened following completion of the safety upgrading works to the dam embankment.
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Book the NEW Catchment Model
Through a joint initiative, seven local Councils now have a captivating new education tool, the Richmond & Brunswick Catchment Model.
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Comments invited on Fluoride Dosing Plants
The period of public consultation for the review of environmental factors (REF) for the construction and operation of fluoridation plants at Clunes, Knockrow, Dorroughby, Corndale and Marom Creek has been extended.
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Children Save Water and Win Tanks
Welldone Alstonville Public, St Josephs Alstonville, Me & My House Childcare, Fox Street Preschool & SCU Childrens Centre.
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National Water Week 18-24 October
Let’s make every week Water Week in our region! Find, use and enjoy games, songs, factsheets and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Voluntary Permanent Water Saving Measures
answers to frequently asked questions relating to the voluntary permanent water saving measures introduced on 5 Oct 2009
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Future Water Strategy PRG
Nominations are now open to join the Future Water Strategy Project Reference Group.
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Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2012
Big Scrub Rainforest Day:Sunday, 16 September 2012, Bangalow Reserve.
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Reconnecting to Country - Detailed Design process
Between April and June 2009, the four Reconnecting to Country local working groups hosted a series of community workshops
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Voluntary Permanent Water Saving Measures
Rous Water and local Councils in the Rous region have introduced Voluntary Permanent Water Saving Measures
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Rous Water Plans for the Future
Rous Water has embarked on a major new project to develop its Future Water Strategy.
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A Change to our Water Treatment
Rous Water has announced that the treatment process is switching from chloramination (involving the addition of chlorine and ammonia) to chlorination (chlorine only).
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Community Survey
A community survey conducted on behalf of Rous Water has found that the majority of water customers in the Rous region support the idea of permanent and mandatory water conservation measures.
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