Byron Shire Council largely does not know the condition of its $114 million underground stormwater network, with a draft infrastructure plan warning that limited inspections are creating a risk of pipe failure.

A new flood study has identified five drainage hotspots in Lennox Head and recommended a $390,000 mobile pump among the highest-priority options for reducing damage to properties.

Byron Shire Council says repairs to the damaged culvert on Coolamon Scenic Drive, between Dudgeons Road and Synotts Lane, will commence tomorrow (20 October 2026). The remediation works will address damage that has restricted traffic to one lane through the affected section.

Improved stormwater flow in rural areas has been a key focus for Lismore City Council over the past 12 months, as part of its commitment to building a stronger, more connected region following the 2022 natural disasters.

Major drainage upgrade works are to continue in Byron Bay on Tuesday after a short Easter break.

The Lismore City Council says Wyrallah Road is to be temporarily closed to all traffic at Bridge Street for the next two weeks.

Byron Shire Council is set to begin the next round of major drainage reconstruction works in the Byron Bay CBD in June, acknowledging that the project will have a ‘significant impact’ on business and the community.

Lawson Street in Byron’s CBD is back in business, thanks to the end of drainage works throughout spring that local businesses say have cost them customers.

Further to the story about Byron CBD roadworks and the cause for concern for local businesses arising from the timing, here in full is the response from Byron Shire Council to The Echo’s questions.

The Wategos Beach mansion development that breached Byron’s height limit by nearly 10 per cent was just one example of the development issues occurring in the famous suburb, Byron Council has heard.