Water restrictions
Stage 2 water restrictions will be introduced in Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek at 1am on Monday 7 April 2025, until further notice.
Apollo Bay has experienced its third driest summer period in the last 50 years. Storage levels have declined to less than 40% due to a combination of dry conditions and high demand.
Restrictions are necessary to protect supplies and ensure the district has sufficient water until storages recover. We will continue to monitor storages, forecast and demand trends daily.
Affected suburbs
- Apollo Bay
- Marengo
- Skenes Creek
Exemptions and Water Use Plans
In special circumstances, you can request an exemption to Stage 2 (Save) water restrictions.
Some exemption applications require a Water Use Plan which describes how water will be used and savings maximised during water restrictions.
To apply for an exemption and / or Water Use Plan, please submit an application form relevant to your circumstance, or contact us for more information.
Exemptions and Water Use Plans
| Who | Purpose | Conditions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colac Otway Shire | Footpath Pressure Cleaning works, Great Ocean Rd and surrounding Streets, Apollo Bay. | Water for the above purpose must be carted in and sourced from the Colac Water Supply network. Under no circumstances can water be used from the Apollo Bay Water Supply network. | Monday 7th April to Thursday 10th April 2025. |
Other ways to save
Our region is growing, and more people need to share our wonderful water. With rainfall becoming more unreliable, we will need water savings, water smarts and new water sources to ensure our rivers flow, food grows, and our footprint is low.
By making changes inside and outside your home, you can use water wisely and play your part. If we each save a little, we all save bucketloads!