Reliable water on the way for Mullumbimby

A $6 million water infrastructure upgrade is set to improve Mullumbimby’s resilience to droughts and floods, ensuring a reliable supply for residents.

Mullumbimby’s water comes from Lavertys Gap weir on Wilsons Creek, a source that was severely impacted by the 2019/20 drought and the 2022 floods.

During these crises, an emergency connection to the regional water network had to be activated to supply part of the town.

Parliamentary Secretary for Disaster Recovery Janelle Saffin said the upgrades would help safeguard the community’s water supply.

“Doing this work now will ensure the Mullumbimby community withstands the next flood in much better shape,” Ms Saffin said.

The Mullumbimby Water Main Upgrade, funded by the $145 million Northern Rivers Water and Wastewater Repair and Recovery Program, will be delivered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, NSW Public Works, and Byron Shire Council.

The project includes installing a new, dedicated water main along Tandys Lane between the Pacific Highway and Gulgan Road, as well as from Mullumbimby Road/Manns Road to the town’s Azalea Street reservoirs.

Additional upgrades include a new water booster pump station and bypass at the Azalea Street reservoir site and minor water main improvements at the Left Bank Road and Tristram Road intersection.

Local company Keane Civil & Construction has been contracted to complete the project, which is expected to be finished by mid-2025.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance water infrastructure in the Northern Rivers, ensuring communities are better prepared for future challenges.