Readiness & Recovery News

Have you or your community been impacted by the recent natural disasters affecting the Kempsey Shire? Keep up to date with the latest Council news about support for communities affected by these events.

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 6566 3200. Alternatively, visit the Helpful Resources webpage.

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

Big Map Disaster Preparedness Session

The Big Map Event aims to bring together local residents and disaster resilience experts to collectively assess the risks of floods and fires in our region.

Slim Dusty Centre, 490 Macleay Valley Way, 2440

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Recovery

Nurse Kirkpatrick is getting a new bridge and a raise!

Published on 12 July 2023

Nurse Kirkpatrick Bridge on Nulla Nulla Creek Road is becoming safer, higher and less flood prone.

Tagged as: , Bridges, Recovery, Roads

A stronger Loftus bridge is coming for Belmore Left Bank Road

Published on 12 July 2023

Loftus Bridge on Belmore River Left Bank Road becoming safer, stronger and more durable with a new concrete bridge built in for July and August.

Tagged as: , Bridges, Recovery

Oaky Creek Bridge replacement on Willi Willi Road

Published on 19 July 2023

Oaky Creek Bridge on Willi Willi Road will be replaced with a new concrete bridge in August and September. A road closure will be necessary.

Tagged as: , Bridges, 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

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

Repairs scheduled along section of Smithtown levee

Published on 07 August 2023

Construction of a rock revetment will soon begin along a section of the Smithtown levee.

Tagged as: , Recovery

Mapping out better disaster preparedness on a BIG scale

Published on 01 August 2023

The Big Map disaster preparedness session brought together the community and experts to better equip our community for handling disasters.

Tagged as: , Events, Recovery, Slim Dusty Centre

Help visualise disaster in the Macleay at a Big Map session

Published on 24 July 2023

Macleay Valley community members are invited to put disaster on the map in our shire in a very real sense, with an innovative approach to disaster preparation.

Tagged as: , Community Life, Events, Recovery, Slim Dusty Centre

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