In recent weeks we have all been touched by stories about the drought and the impact it is having on communities across the state. The challenges of farming and being vulnerable to elements beyond your control is very real for many people in our rural community.
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This ability to identify has played a big role in the amazing generosity shown by many Macleay residents in looking for ways to assist drought relief.
The volume of hay, food, money and supplies that have been donated from the Macleay is staggering. Not to mention, the time and effort that have gone into coordinating and delivering these donations. I’m so proud of the spirit and generosity we’ve shown.
While we have been spared the worst of the drought conditions, we may yet be impacted so our water levels are being closely monitored.
The Kempsey Water Cycle is reliant upon the flow of the Macleay River which is impacted by rainfall in the upper Macleay catchment, the area around Armidale and Walcha. The water from the river catchment is extracted at the Sherwood borefields for use as the primary source of drinking and household water.
If a decision is made to implement Level 1 restrictions, the aim is to have an immediate effect on the amount of water we are using and help to balance against dropping river levels. It’s a system of shared and timed access to water.
The simple steps of not using water sprinklers and fixed hoses instead hand-held watering for an hour every other day isn’t a burden to our daily lives but has an enormous impact on the amount of water used. By making the effort to learn water saving tips and sticking to water restrictions, we can unite as a community and get through this summer.
- A reminder to the groups or individuals who have considered submitting an application for this year’s round of the Mayoral Community Fund to act fast as the deadline is September 7. Download applications from www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/mcf or contact 6566 3200.