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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

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Council news & updates

Toose Road remains closed due to ongoing landslip risk

Vital community link restored with Loftus Road at Ryans Cut reopened

How is Council prioritising pothole repairs?

Macleay River Rise

Check the signs before you leave a parked car

Improving flood resilience in Kempsey Shire

Landslip remediation promises a safer future for Pee Dee

Drive safely for those who keep our roads moving

Smith Street footpath upgrade to boost safety and accessibility

Flashing lights means slow down for kids

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