After a recent hot and dry period, the community of Boorowa is being placed on water restrictions. The restrictions come at a later time this summer than in previous years as a reflection of the wet year the region experienced in 2016.
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With the weir level decreasing by approximately 50mm per week, Hilltops Council has enacted water restrictions in the Boorowa township with Level 1 restrictions now in place.
“It is unfortunate to see the weir level decreasing and reinforces the need for Council to work with the Government to implement a long term water security solution for the Boorowa community,” said Council’s General Manager, Anthony McMahon.
Hilltops Council is working towards providing a long term water security solution however with the current heatwave and no guarantee of rainfall amounts in the immediate future, residents are asked to remain diligent with water conservation.
