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
Council secures $21 million funding for Toose Road alternate route Published on 10 October 2024 The long term solution for transport access for residents impacted by the 2022 Toose Road landslip has been confirmed with funding secured from the state and federal governments. Tagged as: , Roads
Toose Road landslip April 2024 update Published on 23 April 2024 Work has continued to progress on this project, which remains of the highest priority for Council. The current focus is securing project funding, with Transport for NSW receiving the final Toose Road Access Options Study combined with a request for funding. Tagged as: , Roads
Toose Road landslip January 2024 update Published on 03 January 2024 Council has finalised a long term options report regarding the Toose Road landslip with options including the community raised option at Pee Dee Creek, which has been investigated from an engineering perspective and costed appropriately. Tagged as: , Roads
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
An update on the Toose Road landslip: acquisition of crown land Published on 16 August 2023 Council has resolved to proceed with the compulsory acquisition of the Crown Road adjoining Lot 5 DP 752421 for the purpose of the construction of a new road at Bellbrook NSW. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
Toose Road landslip update and $28k in community grants Published on 11 May 2023 At the May Council Meeting, Councillors will receive a report on the Toose Road Landslip and works carried out by Council staff, and will also discuss the awarding of $28,104.84 in grants to 18 community groups. Tagged as: , Adventure Park, Business, Environment, Mayor and Councillors, Planning, Rates and Finance, Waste, Sustainability
“Extraordinary engineering”: Council opens new Toose Road access Published on 18 November 2022 Kempsey Shire Council has delivered a feat of “extraordinary engineering” to open an overland access road as a short-term solution to the Toose Road landslide. Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Planning, Recovery, Roads
Short-term Toose Road access route open to impacted residents Published on 08 November 2022 The short-term Toose Road Access track is now passable for residents directly impacted by the Toose Road landslip. Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 20 Published on 15 September 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 19 Published on 08 September 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Airport
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 18 Published on 01 September 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 17 Published on 25 August 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 16 Published on 18 August 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 15 Published on 11 August 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 14 Published on 04 August 2022 Find updates on the Toose Road landslip for residents and landowners directly impacted. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition twelve Published on 21 July 2022 Council is awaiting a response from the ADF regarding options to construct a temporary stock bridge to assist in transporting cattle to market. Resilience NSW is liaising directly with Local Land Services regarding a temporary upgrade of cattle yards on Travelling Stock Route (TSR) by Five Day Creek (#R1002042). Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
Support remains a priority for those cut off by Toose Road landslip Published on 18 July 2022 Despite the efforts of Council who are working daily alongside other agencies to reinstate access and support those affected, properties remain cut off on the far side of the Toose Road landslip. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition eleven Published on 14 July 2022 Progress has again been slow since the last update particularly on the final portion of cut 3. The rock experienced at the top of Cut 3 has been challenging as expected and advised in previous updates. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition ten Published on 07 July 2022 Seismic field investigations have occurred with initial feedback received. A concept design is being developed alongside an estimate, which will be included in the long-term options report to be discussed with the community. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition nine Published on 30 June 2022 Today’s (June 30) scheduled air resupply has been postponed due to forecasted showers.The pilot is in direct contact with the recipient to coordinate this transport of 30 tonnes of dry feed. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 13 Published on 28 June 2022 The significant repair works required at the slip site, alongside the unfavourable geotechnical conditions were discussed at length during the community meeting held on the 20th of July 2022. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition eight Published on 23 June 2022 Resilience NSW has confirmed a bulk feed air resupply for Thursday 30 June. All inclusions have been confirmed.Read more Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition seven Published on 16 June 2022 Progress has been pleasing since the last update, with our crews able to make significant inroads on Fifes Creek Road. The rock experienced at the top of Cut 3 has been challenging as expected, progress has slowed since hitting the high-strength material however progress continues. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition six Published on 09 June 2022 As per previous updates, initial Geophysics investigations have occurred at the slip site using ground penetrating radar. Unfortunately, there was no rock found to 15 metres which confirms a short-term repair solution is not feasible at the slip site. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition five Published on 02 June 2022 Progress on the construction of the road has been pleasing since the last update as the weather has allowed works to proceed. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition four Published on 26 May 2022 Resilience NSW has confirmed an air supply drop of fodder for Thursday 2 June, utilising a sling to transport bulky goods. Residents will be responsible for the provision of mechanical assistance to load and unload these bulk goods. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition three Published on 19 May 2022 The most viable short term access route identified will connect Fifes Creek Road to Toose Road via the Telstra telecommunications tower.Construction progress of this route has been delayed due to the recent rainfall. However, it is anticipated that work will recommence this week with council staff due to inspect the site May 19. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition two Published on 12 May 2022 As requested by residents, Council arranged a peer review and second opinion of the geotechnical investigation into the slip site.Regional Geotech Solutions report is attached to this update. The report is based on a detailed field inspection and peer review of the original GHD report. Tagged as: , Agriculture, Recovery, Roads
Toose Road Closure Published on 12 July 2021 Toose Road near Bellbrook will be closed between Wednesday 14 July and Friday 16 July for investigations into a landslip. Tagged as: , Roads