Look at what actually happens if the taps run dry or get rationed. Hotels can’t run basic showers or laundry, and local restaurants struggle just to keep kitchens clean.
Once a town has to start trucking in bulk water, costs skyrocket—and those higher prices go straight onto visitors for a worse experience.
People pick places based on basic comfort and safety. The second online reviews start mentioning water rationing or dirty facilities, tourists will just book somewhere else.
Water security isn’t some luxury add-on. It’s the bare minimum infrastructure needed before you even think about attracting visitors.
How can any council plan prioritize tourist attractions over securing our basic water supply first?
Justin Williams
Armidale Community Board on Facebook
7-oct-2026