Lawson Street Drainage Upgrade to Begin Soon

Byron Shire Council will commence a signifcant drainage upgrade on Lawson Street, between Fletcher Street and Middleton Street, from early September to November. This project is part of the broader Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade initiative.

Christopher Soulsby, Byron Shire Council’s Manager of Assets & Major Projects, explained that the work will include renewing the water supply, resurfacing the road, and implementing other improvements to enhance the area.

“The stormwater drainage system on Lawson Street will be upgraded to improve water fow. Following this, the road surface will be repaired, and parking along this section will be reorganized. Additionally, we’ll install new garden beds and repair the broken kerb and gutter,” Soulsby said.

The footpath will also be made more accessible by replacing the existing pavers with concrete, accommodating people with mobility devices.

The project will also see the installation of additional bike racks, benefting cyclists.

To complete these works, Lawson Street will be closed to through traffc, although local traffc and pedestrians will still have access. Traffc control measures will be in place to manage the fow of vehicles and pedestrians.

Soulsby encouraged residents and visitors to continue supporting local businesses on Lawson Street during the construction period, as they will remain open and accessible by foot.

What to Expect During the Works:

• Timing: The work will take place Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm.

• Noise: There will be periods of machinery noise, including drilling and vacuum excavation.

• Access: There will be temporary closures and redirection of roads, footpaths, and parking spaces. Through traffc will be detoured, and local traffc will be reduced to one lane. Traffc control, electronic message boards, and signage will be used to manage access and deliveries.

This project is made possible by $1.3 million in funding from the NSW Government.