January 22, 2011 - 8:54AM
Another ten local government areas have been declared natural disaster areas, raising the total number to 77 in flood-ravaged NSW.
State Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan on Saturday said weather conditions have improved across NSW but receding floodwaters have revealed the true extent of the damage.
"As a result, today I am adding Central Darling, Cobar, Conargo, Hay, Jerilderie, Junee, Murray, Lachlan and Berrigan shires and (surrounding areas) to the list of areas natural disaster affected," Mr Whan said in a statement on Saturday.
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Mr Whan said the area surrounding Broken Hill in the state's far west has suffered extensive damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure.
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