'Dramatic' drop in Scamander River leads to water restrictions, trucked water

Adam Holmes
Updated January 8 2020 - 8:21am, first published 7:55am
Water will be trucked to Scamander as the East Coast drought continues to take its toll. Picture: Scott Gelston
Water will be trucked to Scamander as the East Coast drought continues to take its toll. Picture: Scott Gelston

A "dramatic" drop in water levels in the Scamander River has prompted TasWater to put in place Stage 3 water restrictions for the town as the East Coast drought continues.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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