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Bushfire danger period approaching

Published on 05 August 2024

The 2024 Bush Fire Danger period for the Kempsey LGA is due to start on 1 September 2024. This is a permanent date change. Brush up on your responsibilities when lighting fires during this period.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters

Landslip, stormwater drainage and Smithtown levee repair

Published on 13 June 2024

The projects teams from around Council have been working hard on several projects this month, including the Toorumbee Road landslip remediation, Stuarts Point stormwater remediation, and Smithtown Levee Bank remediation.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters

What are the options to mitigate flooding in the Lower Macleay?

Published on 07 March 2024

The Lower Macleay is one step closer to a comprehensive Flood Study and Flood Risk Management Plan with the formation of the Flood Risk Reference Group and a community workshop to be held at Smithtown Hall on 15 March.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters

Flood Risk Management Group finalised

Published on 22 February 2024

Kempsey Council voted to approve the endorsed representatives for the Flood Risk Management Reference Group at their February meeting.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Environment, Mayor and Councillors

Want to learn to empower community voices?

Published on 08 February 2024

The Resilience Canopy is a new nationwide program to build strong and challenge-ready communities, able to adapt to future shocks and stresses from natural hazards or other societal events.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters

Community facilities dominate final Council meeting of 2023

Published on 20 December 2023

Among the agenda items considered by Council were the Aquatic Strategy and an update on the status of the Macleay Valley Recreation Adventure Park.

Tagged as: , Adventure Park, Emergencies and Disasters, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

Bushfire Recovery Centre – Hat Head

Published on 08 November 2023

Face-to-face bushfire recovery support and services will be available, including financial assistance, mental health and wellbeing services and support for businesses.

Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters