Severe Weather Update – Council Service Closures
Published on 21 May 2025
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
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Facility/Service
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Status
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Notes
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Bellingen Shire Council administration office and customer service centre
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Closed
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Council phone and email services will continue to operate as normal
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Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga Libraries
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Closed
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Facilities will remain closed until further notice
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Visitor Information Centres
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Closed
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Facilities will remain closed until further notice
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Bellingen and Dorrigo Pools
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Closed
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Facilities will remain closed until further notice
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Kerbside collection
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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.
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Raleigh Waste Facility
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Closed
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Facility will remain closed until further notice
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Bowerhouse Reuse Shop
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Closed
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Facility will remain closed until further notice
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Dorrigo Waste Facility
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Closed
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Facility will remain closed until further notice
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Bellingen Transfer Station
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Closed
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Facility will remain closed until further notice
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Community Halls
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Closed
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Facilities will remain closed until further notice
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Beaches and Rivers
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Closed
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Beaches and Rivers closed to swimming and recreational activity
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