Our water team is flushing our bores at Kinchela – water will be discharged along Hat Head Road until early next week.
Steuart McIntyre Dam is approaching 100% capacity. A controlled discharge from the dam has been activated, which will result in higher flows in Fattorini creek.
Kempsey Shire Council’s operations and facilities aim to make our community a great place to live, work, visit and invest in.
We invite you to participate and have your say on our projects and initiatives. Your feedback will contribute to shaping our shire and guide decision making and planning.
View a community profile for Kempsey Shire, including population and demographic information and trends based on recent census data.
Find out about Thunggutti/Dunghutti Country and the Aboriginal history, culture and communities of the Macleay Valley.
A permit is required for a number of activities in Kempsey Shire.
Stay up-to-date with events in our community or find out how to run an event in our shire
See a list of Kempsey Shire parks.
Kempsey Shire features many excellent sporting facilities and regularly attracts state and regional sporting competitions and events.
Information about Council’s strategic and environmental planning activities, including how you can get involved.
Find emergency contact information and updates, and learn how to prepare for bushfires, floods and other emergencies.
Information on Kempsey Shire roads and Council's traffic and road safety responsibilities.
Council undertakes major projects and works to upgrade, renew or build infrastructure and facilities across the shire.