There is to be major work done on Wilsons Creek Road and Mullumbimby Road after the Australian Government and NSW Government today announced $6.1 million in funding as part of their Build Back Better program.
Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, said it's terrific news for the residents and people who use the two roads regularly.
"On behalf of Byron Shire Council, thank you to the Australian Government and NSW Government for this money which will be used to rebuild and repair Wilsons Creek Road and Mullumbimby Road so that they are better able to withstand flooding in the future," Mayor Lyon said.
"The purpose of the Build Back Better program is to not just fix damaged infrastructure, but to effectively build resilience into our road network so that when the next flood event happens, the impact is significantly reduced.
"Traditionally Governments only provided funding for the restoration of assets after a disaster event, and with Council's tight budget, we could never afford to do additional improvements which meant we were back fixing the same roads again after the next flood event.
"This funding is a major shift in the way Governments approach natural disaster funding and it sets a good precedent for the future and our ability to be resilient in the fact of expected increases in the frequency of natural disasters," Mayor Lyon said
Council staff will now start designing the improvements.
Wilsons Creek Road ($3,413 395)
- Rebuilding of road pavement
- Shoulder widening
- Drainage
- Embankment protection
Mullumbimby Road ($2,770,608) between Manns Road and Gulgan Road
- Rebuilding of road pavement
- Shoulder widening
- Stormwater drainage infrastructure between the Saddle Road and Gulgan Road intersection.
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