Current works

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park - tiny homes project

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park cabins get a tiny home makeover, with six tiny homes to be installed.

Grassy Head Playground Project

New playground for Grassy Head reserve.

Upper Macleay Flood Study

Kempsey Shire Council has engaged specialist flood consultants WMAwater to investigate the flood behaviour in the Upper Macleay River catchment, defining areas of flood risk.

Willawarrin Sporting Site Plan

The Willawarrin Sporting Site has received approval as part of the 3-5 year master plans.

South Kempsey Sporting Site Plan

The South Kempsey Sporting Site is currently under discussion for the development of a multipurpose sporting precinct, as part of a broader 3-5 year master plans.

Arakoon Cemetery upgrade

Work will soon begin on the Arakoon Cemetery upgrade, with works to include rehabilitating the existing roads, improving drainage, providing parking and additional memorial walls.

Smith Street footpath upgrade

Kempsey Shire Council is upgrading the footpath on both sides of Smith St in the Kempsey CBD. Existing pavers are being replaced with honed concrete.

Water and sewer program of works

We are making a once in a generation investment in water and sewer infrastructure across Kempsey with five key projects included in the program of works.

Kempsey Riverside Precinct Foreshore Stabilisation

Delivery of a 460 metre sheet pile wall along the riverbank that will serve as a protection against further erosion.

Central Kempsey wastewater treatment plant

Council is constructing a replacement wastewater treatment plant in West Kempsey.

Crescent Head Public Domain Plan

Find out about planning and design development for the future of Crescent Head.

Crescent Head Water Treatment Plant

Council is constructing a new water treatment plant at Crescent Head.

Five Headlands Coastal Experience

The Five Headlands Coastal Experience will connect four of the Macleay Valley Coast’s most spectacular national parks and link five breathtaking headlands.

Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park New Amenities and Accommodation

The ageing amenities block in the Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park will be replaced with new facilities.

Horseshoe Bay Reserve revitalisation

In 2019 Council adopted the Horseshoe Bay Master Plan to connect the buildings, social settings, and surrounding environments of this stunning natural location.

Kemp Street Sporting Complex

Council is upgrading the Kemp Street Sporting Complex in Kempsey to deliver improved facilities for a range of sports.

Kempsey Airport resurfacing, lighting upgrade and shelter construction

Council has received funding to resurface the runway, upgrade pilot-activated lighting (PAL) and install a secure, all-weather ambulance shelter.

Kempsey Regional Saleyards infrastructure upgrade

Council has been granted funding to upgrade infrastructure at the Kempsey Regional Saleyards.

Kempsey waste cell

Council is constructing a new waste cell at the Waste Management Centre on Crescent Head Road.

Little Nobby headland rehabilitation

Council is rehabilitating the Crescent Head landmark, Little Nobby Headland.

Lloyd Park and Main Street - Crescent Head upgrade

Council is developing designs to revitalise Lloyd Park and Main Street in Crescent Head based upon Concept Designs from the 2020 Masterplan.

Local Growth Management Strategy

Council developed a Local Growth Management Strategy to establish how and where projected population and employment growth will be accommodated over the next 20 years.

Macleay Rural Voluntary House Raising Scheme

This Council program aims to physically raise certain homes in rural areas that are at risk of flooding.

Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks: Annual Licences and Concept Plans

Find out about concept development plans for the five Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks at South West Rocks, Crescent Head, Hat Head, Grassy Head and Stuarts Point.

Maria River Road sealing

Kempsey Shire Council and Port Macquarie Hastings Council are jointly upgrading the unsealed portion of Maria River Road between Crescent Head and Port Macquarie.

Middleton Street, South Kempsey

Council is seeking to revitalise the Middleton Street corridor in South Kempsey.

Operation Property Clean Up

Council is helping eligible landowners impacted by the Black Summer Bushfires in the Upper Macleay remove fire-damaged fencing and dangerous trees from their properties for free.

South West Rocks Library and Community Centre

Council is planning and developing a funding model for a new library and community hub at South West Rocks. The location is still to be determined, but this would replace the library at Landsborough Street.

South West Rocks Structure Plan

Council is developing a Structure Plan to manage future growth and development in South West Rocks.

Steuart McIntyre Dam Water Treatment Plant

Council is constructing a new water treatment plant at Steuart McIntyre Dam to replace the existing treatment system.

Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme

Council is committed to delivering a modern sewerage management system to Stuarts Point, Grassy Head and Fishermans Reach.

Toose Road landslip

Council is working to support hinterland residents isolated by a large landslip which occurred on Toose Road around 31 March 2022.

Verge 1 Sporting Field Master Plan

Council is transforming Verge 1 Sporting Field into an elite regional sports complex.

Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex

Council is making many improvements to the Verge and Eden Streets Sporting Complex in Kempsey, including field reconfiguration, new turf wickets for cricket, grandstand refurbishment, netball courts, new clubhouse, new lighting, recreation facilities, and expansion of parking.

Willawarrin Showground precinct

The Willawarrin Showground precinct will be upgraded to provide residents, visitors and event holders with a multi-purpose space and modern facilities.

Willawarrin Water Treatment Plant

Council is constructing a new water treatment plant at Willawarrin in the Macleay Valley hinterland.

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