Short answer: Kempsey and its surrounding communities faced growing concerns over the reliability of dam water supplies as prolonged drought reduced storage levels in local catchments. Water authorities warned that continued dry conditions could threaten the town’s water security, prompting calls for urgent investment in alternative supplies and storage augmentation. The situation underscored the need for robust water infrastructure planning across regional NSW.
Kempsey Faces Growing Concerns Over Dam Water Supply
Kempsey Shire Council water and sewer manager Wesley Trotter said Kempsey’s water supply now entirely reliant on rainfall
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