Council has resurfaced 14 roads in Mullumbimby over the last three months, as well as three roads in Ocean Shores.
The list of freshly resealed roads in Mullum includes Ann Street, Byron Street, Casuarina Street, Cedar Street, Dinjerra Place, Gordon Street, James Street, King Street, Mill Street, Pine Avenue, Prince Street (south of Argyle St), New City Road, Nurubuan Street and Queen Street.
“We were held up with a bit of rain early on which means we’ve still got a few roads to go around Mullum in early 2023 including Manns Road and River Terrace – and we apologise for the delay getting to these but rest assured they will be done,” Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway said.
“We’re pleased to be rolling out these road projects, and to be doing this work at the same time as delivering our the drainage maintenance program in Mullumbimby, while setting up the longer term works and funding arrangements before getting stuck into our important bridge and road works for flood impacted areas of our Shire”.
“With the impacts of the floods, it has been a huge year and I guess the message from us is that we are working hard, tackling resourcing issues just like everyone else in the region – and at the same time we’re continuing to deliver smooth new roads and improvements for our community,” Mr Holloway said.
Regional Roads and Transport Minister Sam Farraway said the NSW Government was pleased to assist Byron Shire Council in maintaining local roads and infrastructure.
“Well-maintained roads play a vital role in our regions, supporting growth and development,” Mr Farraway said.
“We’re continuing to assist with funding to repair local roads in communities still recovering after bushfires and floods, helping generate jobs where they are needed most.
“The Fixing Local Roads program helps reduce the maintenance burden on local councils, which are responsible for maintaining well over 85 per cent of the state’s 180,000-kilometre road network.”
In recent months Council has also been busy completing much-needed road reseals in Oceans Shores on Warrambool Road and Yamble Drive. Redgate Road in South Golden Beach was also resurfaced.
The $25.6M road improvements have been funded by the NSW Government and Byron Shire Council.
