Byron Shire Council emergency update – Thursday 6 March Published on 06 March 2025 Following is an update on Byron Shire Council operations relating to Cyclone Alfred. Council is responsible for roads, infrastructure such as bridges and causeways, water and sewer and waste.Council’s teams are continuing to work on 24-hour rosters, responding to emergencies as they come up. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Belongil and Tallow Creek entrances closed Published on 06 March 2025 Council is alerting Byron Bay and Suffolk Park residents to an increased flood risk for low-lying properties, with both Belongil and Tallow Creek entrances now closed to the ocean. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire Council emergency update – Wednesday 5 March Published on 05 March 2025 Following is an update on Byron Shire Council operations and other relevant information relating to Cyclone Alfred.People are asked not to travel unless necessary and to never drive through floodwater.The SES is the lead agency for cyclones, storms, and flooding. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council preparing for impact of Cyclone Alfred Published on 03 March 2025 Like many people in the community, Byron Shire Council has its eye on the weather and is preparing for the impact of Cyclone Alfred later this week.Last week staff started checking all machinery and equipment to make sure it is ready to go if needed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Heritage Park improvements given the thumbs up Published on 03 March 2025 An $850,000 upgrade of sections of Heritage Park is almost finished and today community leaders were invited to check out the improvements to the much-loved part of Mullumbimby.The Byron Shire Council received $500,000 for this project from the Community Assets Program, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Arrangements. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to deliver record number of road and drainage upgrades in 2025 Published on 25 February 2025 Noticing a lot of roadworks happening around the Shire at the moment? That's because we’re delivering a record number of significant and complex projects this year, and over the next three years. These are projects which will vastly improve our road and drainage network, and benefit our community for decades to come. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Funding expected for around $3.8 million repair of roads damaged Published on 14 February 2025 Flooding and bad weather last November and December caused significant damage to around 40 roads across the Byron Shire.Council and contractors will be out in force fixing them over the next several months after the NSW Government retrospectively declared the event a natural disaster (AGRN1172). Council is expected to receive almost $3.8 million for repairs. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upgrade for Mullumbimby’s emergency water supply well underway Published on 12 February 2025 Byron Shire Council is improving the water security of Mullumbimby with the extension of the town’s emergency water supply.The emergency main is being extended with a pipeline from Tandy's Lane to the Azalea Street reservoirs. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council meetings switching to 3pm start Published on 11 February 2025 The first Council meeting of 2025 will be held this Thursday, 13 February.Council watchers take note…the starting times of Council’s Planning and Ordinary meetings have changed to 3pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases