Tamworth council will close Jewry Street Common to vehicles from Friday, September 1

Large concrete blocks have been lifted into place across the road to prevent cars from accessing the area.

Council's Director Water and Waste, Bruce Logan said the council had to act due to the damage being done to the area by the trespassers.

"Unfortunately, a number of people have been accessing Jewry Street Common and the adjacent private property by cutting fences and driving across paddocks and riparian areas," Mr Logan said.

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He said there has been "considerable damage" done and council is being forced to pick up the "unmanageable" tab for repairs to roads and fences.

People have also been dumping rubbish, which then has to be collected and removed.

"People can still access that area of the river by foot, however the risk to the environment and to those people accessing the area illegally means that Council has no option but to close the area to vehicle access completely," Mr Logan said.

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