Byron Shire Council is resealing 17 roads in Mullumbimby in coming weeks, thanks to more than $997,000 funding secured through the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program, and a $300,000 investment from Council.
Fixing Local Roads is a $500 million NSW Government program available to eligible local government bodies to apply for funding to complete maintenance works of the local road network.
275 projects are now completed in NSW with a further 224 in the planning and construction phases.
The Mullumbimby program of works includes:
Prince Street, New City Road, Ann Street, Queen Street, James Street, Morrison Ave, Crown Street, Mill Street, Gordon Street, McGoughans Lane, Brunswick Terrace, River Terrace, Byron Street, Cedar Street, Casuarina Street, Poinciana Street and Dinjerra Place.
The works are scheduled for completion by end of December 2022, subject to weather.
“We are keen to get this work done in Mullumbimby, post-floods, and it will be followed by upgrades of a further three streets including Manns Road, Pine Ave and King Street thanks to funding secured through the NSW Government’s $25 million Election Commitment Grant.
“Just like we did in Brunswick Heads, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores, the intention is to improve the entire road network in Mullumbimby with quality resealing that’s made to last,” Mr Holloway said.
“The works will make a huge difference to those who drive around Mullumbimby regularly,” Mr Holloway said.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the program has already funded almost 500 Fixing Local Roads projects across 95 regional councils.
“This program is reducing 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,” Mr Farraway said.
“Big infrastructure projects might create a lot of headlines but these are small projects that make a big difference in people’s everyday lives.
“Round Four of the program is currently open with applications closing 9 September.”
Council crews will move around the roads listed and traffic management will be in place. There will be some traffic impacts and delays as our crews complete the works. Residents will be notified by letter when the works are coming to their street, but are being given extra notice so people are aware of our programming.
Further funding is available to councils under Round Four of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program. Councils have until 9 September 2022 to apply for these funds.
