Responding to coastal erosion in Grassy Head Published on 03 July 2025 Council will carry out repairs on Friday 4 and Monday 7 July to extend the Grassy Head Reserve beach access ramp, temporarily restoring safe access after erosion rendered it unusable. Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Recovery, Sports and Recreation
Flood recovery works to start at walking track and Riverside Park Published on 20 June 2025 Flood recovery works are set to begin next week at Verge and Eden Street walking track and Riverside Park, following damage from recent flooding. Tagged as: , Recovery, Sports and Recreation
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
Vital community link restored with Loftus Road at Ryans Cut reopened Published on 06 June 2025 Access along Loftus Road at Ryans Cut has been reinstated, restoring a vital connection and helping residents return to everyday life only two weeks after it was washed out by a major flood. Tagged as: , Recovery, Roads
Mayor Kinne Ring welcomes Ministers to witness flood devastation Published on 27 May 2025 Mayor Kinne Ring welcomed a delegation of state and federal Ministers to the region on Monday to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and to advocate for urgent recovery support. Tagged as: , Emergencies and Disasters, Mayor and Councillors, Recovery
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