WATER RESTRICTIONS HOSED AWAY

Within a week, Tamworth water restrictions will be reduced from level two to level one, following a rise of water levels in Chaffey Dam.

Capacity sat at about 20 per cent six weeks ago, but has had a welcome boost thanks to the recent wet weather.

“Chaffey Dam this morning is at 42.5% and under our drought management plan from 2015, that’s the trigger point to ease restrictions from level 2 to level 1.”

Residents will now be able to water their gardens for two hours a day.

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