An update on the Toose Road landslip: edition 15
Published on 11 August 2022
Kempsey Shire Council has committed to providing regular updates to residents and landowners directly impacted by the landslip on Toose Road.
Update to geotechnical advice on the Landslip
The significant repair works required at the slip site, alongside the unfavourable geotechnical conditions were discussed at length during the community meeting held on the 20th of July 2022. The repair of the slip was included as a potential long-term option, however when considered against other options presented it was considered as a low viability option. Further discussion on the long-term repair options can be found below.
Construction update - short term access
A summary of progress relating to the short-term access is provided below:
Note, the team that were working on Fifes Creek Road are now working on improving the short-term access road by battering the cutting faces, improving the gravel surface and placing a bunded wall for safety.
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As per the previous update, approvals are now in place to proceed with the required drill and blast process.
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Specialist contractors have established to site and have commenced drilling works (see photo attached).
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The first blast is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (15th and 16th of August).
Council staff have completed resheeting, corner improvement and vegetation works on Fifes Creek Road to ensure that the alternate route includes acceptable conditions for access into Kempsey. Further works to be delivered include the installation of cattle grids, signage, and concrete water crossings.
Due to the slow progress with Cut 3, advice on the opening timeframe has been delayed as per previous updates. An opening timeframe will be shared with the community once the rock has been removed from the top of cut 3. Please note that initially movement may be restricted to essential or emergency movements only.
Investigation update – long term access
As advised at the recent community meeting, the long-term reinstatement of a publicly accessible road is likely to take in the order of two years.
Several options were presented to the community and were circulated with the weekly updates provided since the community meeting on the 20th of July. Meetings with impacted landholders has commenced and will continue until the preferred option is selected and announced. Thank you to those that have provided feedback, it is appreciated.
Council first approached Local Land Services (LLS) for assistance transporting and
yarding isolated livestock on Wednesday 11 May. Following on-site inspections
conducted by LLS on Wednesday 3 August 2022, Lauren Wilson is now your primary contact for all livestock welfare and movement enquiries:
Emergency provisions and supply
Kate Macfarlane, Local Recovery Coordinator with Resilience NSW is coordinating
the response for impacted residents:
• kate.macfarlane@resilience.nsw.gov.au
Flood recovery assistance
Kate Macfarlane, Local Recovery Coordinator with Resilience NSW will be
organising a community session in Bellbrook for assistance providers to attend.
If you have any questions or issues please call Customer Service on 6566 3200 and ask to speak to the Readiness and Recovery Team.
Improving Cut 1 (photo 1)
Improving Cut 1 (photo 2)