Forbes, NSW introduces its free water cart service in response to a regional drought

Forbes, NSW Free Water Cart Service Regional Drought

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The council purchased a 2,000-liter cart available to local residents not connected to the water system. Farmers and homeowners call the regional depot to arrange cart use. Forbes also provides free water pickup at the depot to counter a multi-year drought. The council's Urban Services team uses the cart for public projects between reservations. This initiative eliminates private cartage fees that quickly add up for farms and rural households.

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Forbes, NSW

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Shire residents can now top up tanks with council water cart | Forbes Advocate | Forbes, NSW

As drought conditions continue, Forbes Shire Council is offering free use of a 2000L water cart to our rural residents. "With the drought conditions continuin...

Project Succeeded

The council reported 60 cart reservations for the delivery of 55.5 kiloliters of water during the project's first month.

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