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Floods and flood recovery

Flood recovery information including repairs to roads and infrastructure and links to other agencies support.

Safe Haven community support and wellbeing hub at Mullumbimby is open every day.

The Mullum District Neighbourhood Centre also offers Flood Recovery Support Services.

Temporary housing options

Find out about the temporary accommodation options available for residents impacted by the 2022 floods.

House raising and the Resilient Homes Program

The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation can help with questions about house raising and flood-resilience.

Recovery Action Plan

The Recovery Action Plan responds to the disaster events of February and March 2022.

Help from other agencies

  • Service NSW Storm and Flood customer care service
  • Property Assessment and Demolition program

Related links

  • Emergency Dashboard
  • Building Back Northern Rivers - Understanding development approvals to support our flood recovery (pdf. 1.9 MB).
  • Building and development after a flood
  • Repairs to flood damaged roads, bridges and causeways
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Telephone: 02 6626 7000

Toll free: 1300 811 942

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Emergency After Hours: 02 6622 7022

Email: council@byron.nsw.gov.au

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