Macleay River Rise Published on 29 April 2025 All river crossings have reopened except for Dowlings Falls Causeway which remains closed due to flood damage. Tagged as: , Bridges, Emergencies and Disasters, Roads
Improving flood resilience in Kempsey Shire Published on 31 January 2025 A Kempsey Shire causeway that’s highly susceptible to flooding is to be replaced with a new 75-metre bridge following approval of more than $3 million in natural disaster betterment funding from the Albanese and Minns Governments. Tagged as: , Bridges, Roads
What is going on with Smithtown and Gladstone wharves? Published on 14 November 2024 The construction of Smithtown and Gladstone wharves are behind schedule because of unavoidable delays with our suppliers and contractors. The delay is being resolved, with the material arrived and the contractor preparing to begin work soon. Tagged as: , Bridges
Kempsey's 56 new bridges secure a safer future for the shire Published on 13 June 2024 More than half of the timber bridges in Kempsey Shire have been replaced by stronger, safter concrete bridges in a little under three years through an ambitious Council project supported by the NSW and Australian governments. Tagged as: , Bridges, Roads
Maintenance work underway for Kempsey Traffic Bridge Published on 20 November 2023 Maintenance work on the Kempsey Traffic Bridge is currently being carried out by Transport for NSW. Tagged as: , Bridges
New and sturdy Buchanans Bridge incoming Published on 14 September 2023 Construction of a new and stronger Buchanans Bridge is scheduled during September and October. Tagged as: , Bridges
Bridge remains safest and most viable long-term solution for Toose Rd Published on 07 September 2023 While the Toose Road landslip site remains unstable and dangerous, Kempsey Shire Council is committed to delivering a permanent and safe route linking Toose Road and Armidale Road. Tagged as: , Bridges, Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery, Roads
Closure of Lees Drain Bridge for replacement works Published on 18 August 2023 Lees Drain Bridge will be getting an upgrade commencing on Monday 28 August 2023 Tagged as: , Bridges
Detour in place for upcoming Mighells Bridge replacement Published on 16 August 2023 Mighell Road at Mighells Bridge will be closed while the bridge is replaced with a concrete structure. Tagged as: , Bridges, Recovery, Roads
Oaky Creek Bridge replacement on Willi Willi Road Published on 19 July 2023 Oaky Creek Bridge on Willi Willi Road will be replaced with a new concrete bridge in August and September. A road closure will be necessary. Tagged as: , Bridges, Recovery, Roads