Coogera Circuit Detention Basin Upgrade – Suffolk Park

• Project typeFlood mitigation
• Project value$620,000
• Project scheduleNovember 2024 to June 2025

We are upgrading the Coogera Circuit Detention Basin to reduce the risk of the basin flooding after big rain events. During the 2022 floods, the basin overflowed which contributed to flooding of properties in Suffolk Park. 

The aim of this project is to improve the basin's performance. 

This will reduce the risk of properties flooding but will not completely eliminate localised flooding.

Upgrades to the basin were also recommended in the Tallow Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.  

Completed work:

• Raised the basin wall. 
• Stormwater drainage improvements. 
• Demolition of old stormwater infrastructure. 
• Finishing works including placement of bollards and landscaping.

During construction:

• Beech Drive swale work will be done in May/June 2025. 
• There will be temporary traffic control near 32 Beech Drive, at times traffic access may be reduced to one lane or the road may be closed. Please expect delays to your journey. 
• Access to residential properties will be provided. 
• There may be moderate construction noise and vibration at times. 
• There will be temporary disruption to pedestrian access near the work site.
• Heavy vehicle movement near the work site. 

• Work hours will be 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday. No work will be undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.

The Coogera Detention Basin Overflow Project has been primarily funded by the Australian Government through the Emergency Response Fund administered by NSW Reconstruction Authority’s NRRRP 2022-23 ($550,000), with funding also from Byron Shire Council ($70,000).  

Location

Bottlebrush Crescent, Suffolk Park 2478  View Map

-28.685998, 153.603173

Bottlebrush Crescent , Suffolk Park 2478

Bottlebrush Crescent , Suffolk Park 2478

Coogera Circuit Detention Basin Upgrade – Suffolk Park