Water Minister Melinda Pavey says signs point to more rain on the horizon

Matthew Kelly
Updated February 18 2020 - 6:49pm, first published 6:00pm
Going up: L-R: Hunter Water's acting chief executive Graham Wood, Water Minister Melinda Pavey and Hunter Water's chief investment officer Darren Cleary at Grahamstown Dam. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Going up: L-R: Hunter Water's acting chief executive Graham Wood, Water Minister Melinda Pavey and Hunter Water's chief investment officer Darren Cleary at Grahamstown Dam. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

The state government is betting more heavy rain will fall in coming months to justify its decision to ease water restrictions in Sydney and the Lower Hunter.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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