Due to an ongoing drought, Victoria imposes stringent water usage limits. Ken Gill, Public Works director, highlights stage three restrictions, urging citizens to curtail water consumption. Unusual circumstances this year as both local and upstream areas lack rain, intensifying demand. Odd-numbered houses can water lawns Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6-10 am; even-numbered on Sundays and Thursdays, same times. Gill emphasizes the necessity of these measures amidst heightened demand due to scarce rainfall.