Govt funding for five minor landslips in Byron hinterland

Published on 21 March 2024

Five minor landslips in the Byron hinterland will be repaired this year, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.  

The landslips on Main Arm Road (two), Goonengerry Road, The Pocket Road and Left Bank Road, happened during the 2022 floods.

Evan Elford, Council’s Manager Infrastructure Recovery, said the news that the funding application was successful was very welcome.

“These slips have not resulted in any road closures, but the land is unstable and needs to be fixed to make sure there is no further damage in the future,” Mr Elford said.

“With the Byron Shire sustaining approximately $300 million in damage to roads, bridges and causeways, it is really terrific to get news that our application for funding for these repairs has been accepted and approved,” he said.

The repair to the landslips includes:

• Removal of existing debris and loose material.
• Rebuilding table drains.
• Revegetation of the slopes to prevent further erosion.

Staff will now finalise design plans for the repairs with the work expected to start in mid-2024.