Flood recovery works are progressing well, with several repairs completed this year. Highlights have included completion of major landslips repairs on Wilsons Creek Road and Possum Shoot Road. With several other landslip repairs done on Main Arm Road, Kings Road, Monet Drive, Binna Burra Road and Goonengerry Road, and culvert repairs and replacements completed at Coopers Lane and Left Bank Road.
"Council staff and contractors will now focus on works at Main Arm, Wanganui, Upper Wilsons Creek and Huonbrook, as well as other locations throughout the Shire," said James Flockton, Council's Acting Manager Infrastructure Recovery.
"We know people have been patiently waiting for flood repair work, particularly in Main Arm, and we are pleased that we can deliver this work shortly. Minor work is underway now, with more substantial work expected to begin later this year," said Mr Flockton.
"Repair work in the Main Arm area will take 18 months to complete. Due to this, temporary bypass tracks will be constructed at major causeway sites, to reduce disruption for commuters," he added.
Works scheduled for the remainder of 2026 (weather permitting)
- Huonbrook Road - minor culvert repair work is underway.
- Johnsons Road - landslip repairs commencing late 2026.
- Main Arm Road - minor work is underway, with several causeways and culverts to be repaired later this year.
- Mullumbimby Road - the final seal of Mullumbimby Road is planned for later this year.
- St Helena Road - landslip repair commencing late 2026.
- Upper Wilsons Creek Road - minor causeway and culvert work along Upper Wilsons Creek Road is underway.
- Wangauni Road - causeway replacement work is due to commence later this year.
- Wilsons Creek Road - three minor landslip repairs are underway. A final seal of Wilsons Creek Road is planned for later this year.
"We'd really like to thank everyone for their patience, as we continue to get underway with this large program of work," said Mr Flockton.
People are advised to drive with care and to the road conditions while work is underway.
These projects are jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Some projects also received additional funding from other programs.
For updates and information about flood repair work please visit Council's website.
