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Water restrictions change from Sunday,
1 March 2020

From 1 March 2020, Scone and Aberdeen will increase to Level 2 Water Restrictions.

Murrurundi will remain on Level 6 and Merriwa and Cassilis will remain on Level 1.


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    Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

    About Us

    Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

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    PO Box 208
    Scone NSW 2337

    Phone:  02 6540 1100
    Fax:  02 6545 2671
    council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

    135 Liverpool Street, Scone
    34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
    47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

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    Phone: 02 6540 1199

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