MANY were rushing to the shops, and getting those last minute staples for Christmas but there was definitely a buzz about Tamworth on Thursday.
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Leader snappers Gareth Gardner and Peter Hardin hit the streets and the parks to catch locals enjoying the countdown to Santa's big arrival - after a week of wet weather saw some of the places deserted.
And, while many have already opened their presents this morning for Christmas, every local got the gift they've been waiting for after Chaffey Dam surpassed 40 per cent - the magic number needed for water restrictions to drop in Tamworth.
Inflows into the dam continued on Friday morning and meant the water level surpassed 40 per cent in the early hours of Christmas Day.
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Tamworth Regional Council will make the official announcement about water restrictions early next week, but the rain isn't over yet.
Showers are forecast for next week for Tamworth with some predictions of rain into the new year.
