Severe Weather Update – Council Service Closures

Published on 21 May 2025

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Due to the heavy rainfall overnight and a high risk of moderate flooding across the Bellingen Shire Council has made the decision to close some of its services. Forecasts indicate the system will bring damaging winds, large surf, and heavy rainfall, with the potential for moderate flooding along the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers over the coming days.

In response, Council will be closing or modifying certain services effective from Wednesday 21 May to prioritise public safety and assist emergency preparations. Residents are urged to review their emergency plans, stay informed, and take necessary precautions. Further updates on service closures and emergency support will be provided as conditions develop.

Council Meeting

The May Ordinary Council Meeting will proceed as scheduled, but will now be held virtually. it can be viewed online from the Meeting and Agenda's Webpage  at 9:45am

Update to Services

Facility/Service

Status

Notes

Bellingen Shire Council administration office and customer service centre

Closed

Council phone and email services will continue to operate as normal

Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga Libraries

Closed

Facilities will remain closed until further notice

Visitor Information Centres

Closed

Facilities will remain closed until further notice

Bellingen and Dorrigo Pools

Closed

Facilities will remain closed until further notice

Kerbside collection

  Cancelled Service - Tuesday 21 May 2025

Kerbside collection services scheduled for South Bellingen and Fernmount have been cancelled today (21 May) due to flooding and limited access for waste vehicles.

If flood levels don’t subside overnight, collections in North Bellingen scheduled for Thursday (22 May) may also be cancelled.

Raleigh Waste Facility

Closed

Facility will remain closed until further notice

Bowerhouse Reuse Shop

Closed

Facility will remain closed until further notice

Dorrigo Waste Facility

Closed

Facility will remain closed until further notice

Bellingen Transfer Station

Closed

Facility will remain closed until further notice

Community Halls

Closed

Facilities will remain closed until further notice

Beaches and Rivers

Closed

Beaches and Rivers closed to swimming and recreational activity

 

 

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