Local footy leagues are going to find it tough under stage 4 water restrictions
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AFL Victoria Drought Response Paper
http://coburgtigers.footballvic.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=115676Stage 4 Water Restrictions
AFL Victoria is very concerned about the impact stage 4 water restrictions will have on all grounds but particularly those with turf cricket pitches (turf tables). Stage 4 restrictions will be implemented when Melbourne’s water storage levels hit 29.3%. Currently we sit at just over 34%. Stage 4 will prevent the watering of these turf tables, therefore creating a surface that will be a major risk management issue. In the past when there were no water restrictions, the turf table was watered regularly throughout the winter season to ensure a safe surface was provided for football.
AFL Victoria recommends that leagues, clubs and councils begin to plan now for Stage 4 and develop strategies to supply water to these turf tables. AFL Victoria’s research has indicated that to water a turf table requires approximately 1000 litres of water. This must be applied via a light spray evenly across the area the previous day prior to competition. This will be sufficient to allow matches to be played the following day.
