Mullumbimby was founded 135 years ago. In the 1960s sewerage was introduced, as was I suppose drainage infrastructure. Are we living in the 1920s or the 2020s? It is time for modern infrastructure to be introduced at the east end of Mullumbimby town where there are more than 250 dwellings. It is unbelievable that all the rain and drainage water runs onto private property. This needs to be made a number one priority. How long must our community put up with the threat of flooding?. How many more dwellings have been built (when the town is struggling with our current population) and we are still building – next door to me there was one home, soon it will be four. Has Byron Council organised infrastructure (drainage and sewerage) to suit?
The runoff could be blocked off (where it runs onto private property) and piping be installed at the end of Ann Street left into King Street then right on the end of the lane next to the property, then left into James Street, then left along the main road to then run into Kings Creek.
The funds to revamp Burringbar Street could be used to carry out more important work.
Workmen can be found to erect new premises, but where are those workmen when over 100 homes are flooded – there are still unlived-in homes.
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