Flood recovery works ramping up across Byron Shire

MAJOR flood repairs across Byron Shire are set to ramp up over the next five months, with Byron Shire Council’s infrastructure recovery team preparing for a busy period of construction.

Manager of infrastructure recovery Phil Warner said the works follow extensive planning after the 2022 flood damage.

“Our Infrastructure Recovery Team has been busy behind the scenes with investigation and planning, and we’re now gearing up for significant construction activity,” Warner said.

“In June, we began embankment stabilisation works on Wilsons Creek Road.

“It’s now full steam ahead with construction around the shire for the next few years.”

Repairs on Coopers Lane are expected to start later this year, while gravel road works at Huonbrook are almost complete, with more funding sought to upgrade a causeway to allow truck access.

On Left Bank Road, embankment stabilisation, roadworks and guardrail installation will run from mid-August to November.

Main Arm Road will see slope stabilisation, a new unsealed road and guardrails from September until the end of the year.

Multiple minor landslips on Goonengerry Road, Left Bank Road, Main Arm Road and The Pocket Road will be repaired between September and late 2025.

Safety upgrades on Mullumbimby Road from The Saddle Road to McAuleys Lane started in July and will continue until December, including a new road surface, signage, guardrails and line marking.

At Wilsons Creek Road, embankment stabilisation near No. 803 is underway and due for completion in September. Another stabilisation project west of the current site will begin in mid-August.

Replacement and repair of 55 culvert crossings will commence in August as night works, with pavement and sealing works from Lavertys Gap to Malcolm’s Corner to follow later in the year.

“Many of the flood recovery projects will continue into 2026, 2027 and even 2028,” Warner said.

“There will be disruptions in these areas, and traffic control will be in place.”

The projects are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, with some also receiving funding through other programs.