Council has met with the NSW Government's Drought Coordinator, Mr Ray Willis, to discuss deteriorating drought conditions and advocate for additional support for local farmers, primary producers and rural communities across the Northern Tablelands.
The meeting followed Council's recent implementation of Level 1 Water Restrictions for the Tenterfield Dam water supply, reflecting the ongoing impact of dry conditions across the Shire. Read full Media Release here.Drought Information and Support
For further information, assistance programs and drought resources, visit:
- Drought Trends/Conditions (Presentations by DPI) www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au/community/drought-recovery
- NSW Drought Hub www.droughthub.nsw.gov.au
- NSW State Seasonal Update www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate_applications/state-seasonal-update