Byron Shire Council staff say the stormwater system at the corner of Station Street and Fern Street in Mullumbimby will be soon upgraded, which aims to reduce flash flooding in the area.
They say, ‘Work will start in mid-January, and will require a temporary full road closure at the intersection of Station Street and Fern Street for approximately one month’.
‘Temporary traffic controls will then be in place for the remainder of the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of July 2025’.
Council’s Project Manager, Tom Coulthurst, said, ‘the much-needed upgrade will address flooding in this part of Mullumbimby. The current drainage system will be replaced with a new, higher-capacity stormwater system that will significantly reduce flooding along Station Street and Fern Street’.
‘While we understand this may cause inconvenience, we’re working closely with nearby residents, businesses and community services to minimise the impacts’.
‘Future improvements to Station Street, including footpath, kerb and gutter, and pavement works, are currently unfunded’.
The media release added Council is ‘actively seeking additional funding, and hopes to undertake these works in 2025 or 2026’.
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