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Copeton Dam spills for first time in almost a decade; Keepit and Chaffey continue to spill

Tess Kelly
Jacinta Dickins
Updated November 24 2021 - 10:31am, first published 8:00am
SPILL: Copeton Dam is spilling for the first time since 2012, sitting at 99 per cent for the fifth time since its construction. Photo: NSW SES Inverell Unit
SPILL: Copeton Dam is spilling for the first time since 2012, sitting at 99 per cent for the fifth time since its construction. Photo: NSW SES Inverell Unit

In a rare event for the Gwydir area, Copeton Dam has spilled over for the first time in nine years and only the fifth time since it's construction.

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Tess Kelly

Tess Kelly

Journalist

Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Jacinta Dickins

Jacinta Dickins

Features and Special Publications Journalist

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