UPGRADE DELIVERS A SAFER RIDE ON

The Pocket Road

Byron Shire Council has completed an overhaul of a 1km section of The Pocket Road thanks to a broader package of $25M in funding by the NSW Government.

“This was the second stage of works which means we’ve completed 2kms of improvements in total through both the first and second stages of this project, which is a great outcome for the community,” Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway said.

This is a flood recovery event funded through Kyogle Shire Council and is designed to Reconnect Regional NSW through community events.

Officials attending, Janelle Saffin State MP for Lismore, Alex Rubin State MP candidate, Danielle Mulholland Kyogle Council representative, Tom Cooper Kyogle Council representative, Bronwyn Petrie Mayor Tenterfield Shire Council. There will be an opening speech at approximately 12:00 noon.

• Car boot/market stalls and informational stalls, from approximately 8:30 am

• All day BBQ

• Car and Ute Show. $5.00 per class. Cars can come in from 9:00 am. Entries from 11:00 am. Judging at 12:00 Noon

• Lego Competition. 3 classes – Under 6, Under 12 and Under 16. Entries between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Judging at 1:00 pm. 1st and 2nd prize for each category.

• Free amusement rides. Extreme Run, Mega Marble Obstacle, Wild West and Mickey Park Jumping Castles. Between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

• Bar from 12:00 noon.

• Freisian Performance Troupe. Two performances 10:00 and 12:00 Noon.

• Woodenbong Progress Association photography competition results and photo display.

• Kyogle Together Youth – Whip Cracking and Chill Out Mat Activities

• Free Local entertainment Adam Enslow between 12:00 to 4:00 pm

• Mechanical bull ride competition from 4:00 pm. Who can stay on the longest? Prizes.

• A raffle will be running.

• Free entertainment – The Billy Gudgeon Band. 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

The project delivered a range of improvements including road widening with line-marked lanes for greater safety so that vehicles do not have to drive on the gravel shoulder when passing.

“We’ve also widened an existing culvert and bend in the road which is known as a safety hazard so that will be a relief for locals,” Mr Holloway said.

“We’ve been able to completely resurface the 1km section of road, removing the old highlypatched and pot-holed surface and making it much more resilient after rain events,” he said.

“And we’ve upgraded the drainage including replacement of pipes and headwalls to help deal with rain events and flash flooding,” Mr Holloway said.

The funding also enabled Council to mark the new road with signage to warn motorists of wildlife conservation areas.

“We’ve been able to deliver a huge range of extra safety outcomes on this project that will benefit the whole community for decades to come thanks to the funding,” Mr Holloway said.

North Coast Duty MLC Ben Franklin said the project was made possible through a landmark road infrastructure investment for the region.

“At the last election, I made a promise of $25 million to the Byron Shire to help fix local roads. The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government delivered on the commitment and I’m thrilled that another project is now complete,” Mr Franklin said.