Commencement of Detailed Design for Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade Project

The intricate planning phase for the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade Project is now underway following the adoption of the concept design by the Council in February.

Byron Bay has a recurrent history of fooding during intense rainfall, signifcantly impacting local businesses and residents. The primary objective of this project is to alleviate the adverse effects of fooding.

Chris Soulsby, Acting Manager of Assets and Major Projects, emphasized that residents may observe preliminary investigative activities commencing in Byron Bay as part of the project’s initiation.

“In our pursuit of formulating a comprehensive detailed design, we will commence drilling boreholes in the Byron Town Centre and Recreation Grounds areas in late April/early May. This crucial step helps identify soil types and ground conditions. Adequate traffc management measures will be implemented where necessary to facilitate this process,” Mr. Soulsby stated.

“Throughout April and May, we will offer various opportunities for the community to learn more about the project,” he added.

To facilitate public engagement, informational sessions are scheduled as follows:

Thursday, April 18th, at Byron Farmers Market from 7 am to 11 am.

Sunday, May 5th, at Byron Community Market from 8 am to 3 pm.

Thursday, May 9th, at Byron Farmers Market from 7 am to 11 am.

The drainage system upgrade is anticipated to exceed $40 million in costs and will be executed in multiple stages. The project is a collaborative effort between the NSW and Australian Governments, with the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements providing $7 million for gravity drainage upgrades in the Town Centre