Current works and projects

Area South Landslip restoration works

We are repairing damage caused by the 2022 floods including landslides on Broken Head Road, Possum Shoot Road, St Helena Road, Kings Road, Goonengerry Road, Monet Drive, Binna Burra Road and Coolamon Scenic Drive.

Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade

The primary goal of the drainage upgrade is to reduce the impacts of flooding to residents and businesses throughout Byron Bay's town centre.

The upgrade has begun and stage one of construction in the Town Centre Catchment will run until November 2026 (weather permitting).

Announcement : Some work happening at night.

Please note traffic control and pedestrian changes are in place.

Section of Lawson Street Car Park, including the laneway near Guzman Y Gomez is closed until December school holidays. Vehicles will need to enter/exit from Shirley St.

Pedestrian bridge between Butler St and the rail corridor is closed.

Byron Street pedestrian crossing - Bangalow

A new pedestrian crossing will be built on Byron Street at Bangalow, near the All Souls Anglican Church, in late 2025.

The crossing will be built on a raised hump and will have a flat top so people can walk safely and easily from one side of the road to the other side.

Announcement : Construction of the raised crossing planned from 1 December.

During construction Ashton Street will be closed to outbound traffic and Byron Street will be reduced to one lane under traffic control. Please expect delays.

Clifford Street intersection safety measures

In late 2024 Council received funding to install traffic signals at the intersection of Clifford Street and Broken Head Road at Suffolk Park.

In September 2025 Councillors resolved not to go ahead with project.

Instead, staff will seek funding to produce concept plans for a mini roundabout option and a standard roundabout option.

Coopers Creek Road Flood Restoration

We are repairing damage on Coopers Creek Road Caused by the 2022 flood event. This work includes culverts, landslips and pavement works.

Coopers Lane culvert repairs

We are repairing the Coopers Lane culvert in Main Arm that was damaged during the 2022 floods.

This project is due to start early 2026.

Coopers Shoot & Picadilly Hill Road Shoulder Repairs

We are repairing sections of road and drainage on Coopers Shoot and Picadilly Hill Road from damage caused in the 2022 flood event.

This project is due to start early to mid 2026.

Fixing potholes in the Byron Shire

A list of roads scheduled for pothole patching and repair in the coming weeks.

Gravel roads flood repairs

We are repairing various gravel road damages that occurred during the 2022 floods.