Toose Road remains closed due to ongoing landslip risk Published on 10 June 2025 Toose Road remains closed due to ongoing land movement following May’s severe weather, with Council progressing with remediation works, which will involve a new road alignment. Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery, Roads
Vital community link restored with Loftus Road at Ryans Cut reopened Published on 06 June 2025 Access along Loftus Road at Ryans Cut has been reinstated, restoring a vital connection and helping residents return to everyday life only two weeks after it was washed out by a major flood. Tagged as: , Recovery, Roads
How is Council prioritising pothole repairs? Published on 14 May 2025 With more than 600mm of rain in the last three months, it's no surprise that roads have significantly deteriorated. Repairing roads are proritised based on several factors. Tagged as: , Roads
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
Check the signs before you leave a parked car Published on 16 April 2025 Whether you're a local or just visiting, it’s worth knowing what the rules are and carefully checking the signs for restrictions and other conditions before leaving your car. Tagged as: , Rangers, Roads, Tourism
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
Landslip remediation promises a safer future for Pee Dee Published on 16 December 2024 Past landslips along Armidale Road have caused significant disruptions, impacting hundreds of daily commuters and local businesses. Now, much needed remediation work is on the horizon for the Pee Dee area to prevent such challenges in the future. Tagged as: , Roads
Drive safely for those who keep our roads moving Published on 09 November 2024 Every day, teams of road workers take to our streets, braving the elements and working long hours to build, repair, and maintain the very roads we rely on. Tagged as: , Roads
Smith Street footpath upgrade to boost safety and accessibility Published on 17 October 2024 Kempsey is about to get a safer and more accessible town centre, with a major footpath upgrade on the Eastern side of Smith Street kicking off this weekend. Tagged as: , Roads
Flashing lights means slow down for kids Published on 15 October 2024 With the school holidays over and buses back on the roads of the Macleay Valley, it’s time for our community to refocus on the safety of our youngest residents. Tagged as: , Roads