Road Network Repair Challenges

Road Network Repair Challenges

Given the increased intensity and frequency of recent flooding and severe storm events in our region, our Shire’s road network has become more vulnerable to the impacts of these type of events, and there has been a significant increase in local road network defects.
Bellingen Shire Council News
23 Mar 2021
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Update - Council Bridge Flood Camera Network

Update - Council Bridge Flood Camera Network

In response to enquiries received about Council's bridge flood camera network, please be advised the sites were installed to allow for 7 days of sunless weather, however with the prolonged overcas…
Bellingen Shire Council News
22 Mar 2021
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Residents of Dorrigo – Impact to Waste Collection Services

Residents of Dorrigo – Impact to Waste Collection Services

Council wishes to advise residents in Dorrigo and surrounds that the scheduled bin collections for Tuesday 23 March will be postponed.   Due to the extreme weather event and resulting road closures wa…
Bellingen Shire Council News
22 Mar 2021
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Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge Closure Notice

Bellingen's Lavenders Bridge Closure Notice

Bellingen Shire's Lavenders Bridge is currently closed due to flooding and Bellingen Shire Council staff will continue to monitor the status of Lavenders Bridge.
Bellingen Shire Council News
22 Mar 2021
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Community Update - Stay Home & Stay Safe - 4pm 22 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic – M…

Community Update - Stay Home & Stay Safe - 4pm 22 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic – M…

Existing closures on Waterfall Way are extensive and Council staff continue to work with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to prepare for recovery works however, further geotechnical and environmental investi…
Bellingen Shire Council News
22 Mar 2021
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Council Customer Service Centre Closed – Monday 22/3/21

Council Customer Service Centre Closed – Monday 22/3/21

Due to the impacts of the adverse weather conditions, Council’s Customer Service Centre will be closed again today (Monday 22/3/21).
Bellingen Shire Council News
22 Mar 2021
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Community Update - Stay home and stay safe - 1pm 20 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic –…

Community Update - Stay home and stay safe - 1pm 20 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic –…

As significant rainfall continues, a watch and act brief remains in place for Council staff to continue to observe the potential impacts of the current weather system offshore on existing river levels…
Bellingen Shire Council News
21 Mar 2021
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Bellingen Waste Transfer station open.

Bellingen Waste Transfer station open.

Bellingen shire council's Waste Transfer Station on Bowraville Rd has been reopened today.
Bellingen Shire Council News
20 Mar 2021
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Community Update - Stay home and stay safe - 1pm 20 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic –…

Community Update - Stay home and stay safe - 1pm 20 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic –…

Council continues to work with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to assess the impacted sites on Waterfall Way to ensure recovery works can progress safely.
Bellingen Shire Council News
20 Mar 2021
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