Current works and projects

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 : Drainage work has recommenced.

The intersection at Jonson Street and Byron Street in Byron Bay is closed until late May as part of the next stage of work on the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade.

Byron Street pedestrian crossing - Bangalow

A new pedestrian crossing is being built at Byron Street in Bangalow, near the All Souls Anglican Church.

The crossing is being 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 is currently in progress.

There may be short traffic delays under traffic control at times while we complete the project.

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.

Announcement : Culvert works are progressing and concrete pavement works have commenced. Works are expected to be finished end of March 2026.

Expect long delays (half an hour to an hour) between 9am and 3pm on weekdays during this time.

Thank you for your patience.

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.

Flood restoration works - Minor landslips pack 17

We are repairing minor landslips caused by the 2022 floods. This includes landslides on Goonengerry Road, Main Arm Road, The Pocket Road, Left Bank Road and Frasers Road. This package of works is known as pack 17.

Gloria Street Drainage Upgrade

Council will be upgrading drainage at Gloria Street, South Golden Beach (west of Yelgun Creek) in 2026.

This follows an upgrade of drainage on Gloria Street (east of Yelgun Creek), which was completed in 2025.

Announcement : Council will be upgrading drainage on Gloria Street (west of Yelgun Creek) from mid-February for three weeks (weather permitting).

There will be minor impacts while we get this work done.

Goonengerry Public School Bus Stop Upgrade

A new bus bay has been built on Goonengerry Road, next to the school, providing a safe and accessible place for people to get on and off the bus.