Christmas Closures

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Council’s administration centre will close for the Christmas-New Year period at close of business Monday, 22 December and re-open at 8.30am on Monday, 5 January  2026.

During this time, a skeleton staff will be working, carrying out regular facilities cleaning and maintenance and water and sewer operations.

For emergencies during this time, please call Council’s after-hours number 6626 6800.

Council’s waste facilities will be closed the following dates over Christmas-New Year period:

Kyogle Waste Facility— Closed Tuesday, 23 December (Council Christmas party), Thursday, 25 December (Christmas Day), Friday, 26 December (Boxing Day), Thursday, 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day).

Normal operating hours will apply to all other days.

Woodenbong Transfer Station—Closed Tuesday, 23 December (Council Christmas party).

Normal operating hours will apply to all other days.

Bonalbo Transfer Station—No holiday closures—normal operating hours will apply.

Mallanganee Transfer Station—Closed Thursday, 25 December; Sunday, 1 January 2026.

Please note that garbage collection services will run as normal if they fall on a public holiday.

All of Council’s swimming pools (Kyogle, Woodenbong and Bonalbo) will be closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December) and Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December).

Opening hours for the pools on other public holidays during this period are:

  • Kyogle 10am-6pm:
  • Bonalbo and Woodenbong 2-6pm, noting that Bonalbo pool is closed on Tuesdays and Woodenbong pool is closed on Thursdays.

 

Lions Road remains closed

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Lions Road will remain closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period and throughout all of January.
The road is closed to through traffic between Standfields Bridge and the Queensland border crossing.
Council is working to reopen the road as early as possible in 2026, however we do not have a confirmed date as yet. There are still landslip repairs to be completed, with recent heavy rain causing delays. Additional roadworks also will need to be undertaken once the landslip repairs are completed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore the road.
Council will provide updates as further progress is made.

Expression of Interest – executive office chairs

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Council has a surplus of executive office chairs that are offered for purchase via an Expression of Interest process.

Offers can be for a single unit or the entire lot of 10 chairs via the form below.

The high-back leather chairs have arms, a chrome spider wheelbase and are adjustable.

For further enquiries, please contact Council’s Manager Corporate Governance on 6632 1611.

Inspections of the chairs are not currently available, however, can be arranged upon request, following the conclusion of the EOI process.

The EOI period concludes 12 January 2026.

NOTE: The chairs must be collected from Council before the end of January.

Executive Office Chairs - Expression of Interest

Name(Required)

Street Piano Public Art Opportunity – Expressions of Interest now open

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Council is inviting expressions of interest from local artists willing to volunteer their time and work together to develop a design concept and paint our Street Piano.

The Street Piano will be positioned on Stratheden Street, adjacent to the Kyogle Memorial Institute (KMI) Hall. The Street Piano is to be installed for a three-month trial period, in order to ascertain community use, receptiveness and enthusiasm for the project. At the conclusion of the trial, Council will decide upon the permanency of the project, in line the Kyogle Civic Heart Space upgrades.

This is a volunteer opportunity (ie not a paid opportunity). Kyogle Council welcomes all expression of interest, from professional and amateur artists and art practitioners, for this Public Art and community-building opportunity.

To lodge your Expression of Interest, please complete and submit the form below.

 

Kyogle Street Piano Public Art Opportunity Expression of Interest

APPLICANT DETAILS(Required)
Address(Required)
Applicant Type (please check any that apply)(Required)
Links to work (optional)
Please include any links that present and reflect your work. Please note this is optional, but all applicants are asked to submit examples of their work with this expression of interest form.
Website
Facebook
Instagram / Other
 
Description of proposed approach, in engaging and organising a group of artists or students, to develop a design proposal and paint the Kyogle 'Street Piano'.
Please include three examples of your previous artwork, attached as JPEG or PNG images, with this expression of interest form.
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 100 MB.

 

Stream the Council Meeting

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To stream today’s Council meeting, follow this link to the Agenda and Minutes page and click on the video icon next to the 10 November Meeting event.

 

Defibrillator grants on offer

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Local sporting clubs and facility owners have the chance to receive a grant of up to $3000 to install an Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and associated equipment.
The grants are available through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
An AED is a device that is used in conjunction with Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and delivers a controlled shock to an individual experiencing cardiac arrest, increasing their chances of survival.
Applications for grants opened on 25 September 2025 and will close upon funding allocation being exhausted or at 1 pm on 1 December 2025 (whichever is earlier).

Council meetings to be livestreamed

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Exciting news – for the first time ever, Kyogle Council will live stream its monthly Council meeting today (Monday, 13 October).
To watch the livestream, visit the Agendas and Minutes page on the website to access the live stream link.
This is Council’s first attempt at live streaming, and while we don’t anticipate any problems, there could be some bumps along the way. Rest assured, we will be doing our best to bring you a smooth and accessible experience.
Council appreciates your patience and support as we take this exciting step toward greater transparency and community engagement.

Public Holiday Arrangements

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Due to the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday and Council’s Union Picnic Day on Tuesday, please be advised of the following closures:
🏢 Council’s Administration Centre – closed Monday and Tuesday
♻️ Kyogle Waste Facility – closed Monday and Tuesday
🚛 Woodenbong Transfer Station – closed Tuesday
📖 Kyogle Library – closed Monday only, operating as normal on Tuesday
All facilities will resume normal operations on Wednesday.  Thank you for your understanding.

Council plans to build multi-purpose community facility/sports hall

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Kyogle Council is planning to build stage one of a multi-purpose community facility that provides sport and leisure, cultural and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and can also serve as an evacuation centre during emergencies.

The proposed Kyogle Memorial Recreation Centre will provide flexible spaces that at its heart is a contemporary sports and youth activities hall complemented by activity rooms, an office, and modern amenities including a  parents room — to view the design plans click here.

Council is planning to build the Rec Centre on Council land known as Memorial Park which has as its central feature the Kyogle War Memorial and also accommodates the existing Youth Centre which operates part time from a small building.

It is proposed that:

  • A wide range of sports could be played at “Rec Centre” including netball, basketball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball, badminton
  • The Rec Centre would be available for use by local primary and secondary schools as well as youth groups during and outside of school hours
  • The flexible activity rooms, which include a kitchenette, could be used as two smaller or one larger meeting room
  • These rooms could be adapted to host cultural programs, music, youth activities, and events for all ages
  • The Rec Centre’s design honours the existing memorial space, ensuring it remains a focal point during ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorations
  • The Rec Centre would become a wet weather alternative gathering point for events at the Cenotaph
  • During emergencies, the building would serve as an evacuation centre, linking to the existing commercial kitchen in the Community Centre on Bloore Street
  • The design features a covered concrete forecourt and covered entryway/ramp
  • A new path would link the Rec Centre to Bloore Street and the Community Centre
  • The Rec Centre forms stage 1 of what will be a larger facility including a gym and indoor pools
  • Future stages would be built as funding becomes available.

A development application for the proposed Rec Centre is on public exhibition.

Woodenbong Cemetery road extended

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Kyogle Council has extended and upgraded the road at Woodenbong Cemetery, delivering improved access and parking for the community.

The gravel road has been upgraded to an all-weather surface and extended by 170 metres – it now runs right to the bottom of the cemetery. Additional car parking also has been installed.

The $40,000 project was fully funded by Council and follows recent upgrades to visitor facilities at the cemetery, which included the installation of a composting toilet, a covered picnic table and bench seating.

Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said the works responded to community concerns and were about ensuring the cemetery was safe, accessible and welcoming for all.

“We listened, and we’ve delivered improvements that make the cemetery more accessible and user-friendly for everyone,” Cr Mulholland said.

“Cemeteries are important places of reflection and remembrance for our community. By extending the road and adding extra parking, we’ve made it easier for people to visit the cemetery in all weather conditions.”

Cr Mulholland said Council was committed to continuing to improve community facilities across the local government area.

“This project, along with the earlier installation of a composting toilet, picnic facilities and seating, ensures Woodenbong Cemetery is a respectful, accessible and comfortable space for families and visitors alike,” she said.

 

 

 

Landfill closure update: Only closed one day

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Good news!
The Kyogle Landfill will now only be closed today, Monday 15 September due to the planned Telstra outage.
It will operate as normal tomorrow, Tuesday 16 September.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Works update – 11 September 2025

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Council’s bridge crews are currently working on:
  • Upper Tooloom Bridge on Paddys Flat Road – the crew has poured the central piers and the bridge is expected to be completed by late December
  • Grieves Crossing – final girders installed this week, with the deck to be poured later this month.
  • Ryans Bridge on Clarence Way – approaches to be completed.
Work has started to replace the footpath along Summerland Way, Kyogle between Boorabee Street and Highfield Road. The new path is expected to be poured next week, and it will then need to cure.
Flood damage grading is being undertaken on Dyraaba Road and Boundary Creek Road. A drainage crew is also working on Dyraaba Road.
Maintenance grading is being undertaken on Warrazambil Creek Road and Racecourse Road and pothole patching is occurring in Kyogle and Bonalbo.
Road construction crews are currently working on:
  • Afterlee Road – Council hopes to have this project finished by the end of the month.
  • Clarence Way – most works are taking place south of Bonalbo however one crew is finishing a section of road north of the town.
  • Repairs are underway on Omagh Road to maintain road user safety until major rehabilitation works commence early 2026.
Landslip repairs are being carried out at:
  • Five sites on Lions Road above the Border Loop Lookout
  • Three locations on Kyogle Road – near Lillian Rock Road, Sudiros Corner, and on the Cawongla Range. Work on the Lillian Rock Road and Sudios Corner landslips is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
  • Iron Pot Creek Road at Murphys Corner.
  • Homeleigh Road.
  • Council is continuing to closely monitor the major landslip near Logans Bridge Road on Iron Pot Creek Road.
Council has just finished replacing a causeway on Sandy Creek Road damaged in the 2022 flood. The new causeway on Horseshoe Creek Road, also damaged in the 2022 flood, was poured this week and will be open to traffic within two weeks.
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Development application 2025/80 is on public exhibition until 9 October 2025.  The approval sought includes the demolition of existing Youth Centre and construction of Kyogle Memorial Recreation Centre, incorporating a sports hall with a basketball and netball court, associated office, meeting rooms, storage and amenities block.

Address: Lot 23 DP 4113, Lot 124-125 DP 456955 and Lot 89 DP 1071123 – 157-159 Summerland Way, Kyogle
The application and supporting documents can be viewed at Council’s Administration Centre, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle.

Submissions may be made during the exhibition period by:

• Post to: PO Box 11 Kyogle NSW 2474

• Email: council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au

• Hand delivery to Council’s Administration Centre

Potential Pesticide Application This Month

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Council advises that pesticide application may be conducted this month in accordance with the Pesticide Use Notification Plan. Spraying may occur in public areas such as public parks, sports fields, road reserves, pathways,and other Council-managed spaces as required.

For further details or to view the Pesticide Use Notification Plan, please follow this link

Waste voucher clarification

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A recent media release/newsletter article about changes to Council’s waste voucher, said that the voucher would allow ratepayers to dispose of one ute and trailer load (maximum trailer size 7 feet by 5 feet) of general waste or a combination of smaller loads up to the value of $50. This should have stated one ute or one trailer load and not both.
Council apologises for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

Works update – 19 August 2025

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(All work is subject to weather conditions.)

Council’s three bridge crews are currently working on:

  • Ryans Bridge on the Clarence Way – the new deck was poured on Monday (18 August).
  • Upper Tooloom Bridge on Paddys Flat Road – the crew has completed piling and will be pouring the first abutment this week.
  • Grieves Crossing – girders have been placed on two of the three spans with the third span to be delivered this week.

The culvert crew is replacing pipes on Old Bruxner Road and will move to Williams Road later this week. Drainage work is also being undertaken on Eden Creek Road.

Council has seven grading crews out and about at the moment, with maintenance grading being undertaken on Brown Knob Road, Yabbra Road, and Imbreys Road.

Flood damage repair works (grading) are being undertaken on Dyraaba Road, Rodgers Road, and Eden Creek Road, while Davis Road is being resheeted. Killaloe Road is next in line to be resheeted.

Roads next in line to be graded include: Newtons, Joes Box, Imesons, Dingo Gully, and Simpkins Creek.

Council is patching potholes in and around Woodenbong and surrounding area, while road rehabilitation works continue on Clarence Way and Afterlee Road.

Landslip repairs are being carried out on: five sites on Lions Road above the Border Loop Lookout; three locations on Kyogle Road (near Lillian Rock Road, Sudiros Corner, and on the Cawongla Range); Iron Pot Creek Road at Murphys Corner; and Homeleigh Road.

Council is continuing to closely monitor the major landslip near Logans Bridge Road on Iron Pot Creek Road.

Work crews are also replacing causeways damaged in the 2022 flood on Sandy Creek Road and Horseshoe Creek Road, while pipes on the Dam Access Road are being replaced in preparation for road rehabilitation works.

Do you have an upright piano to donate for community use?

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Have you heard about Kyogle’s Street Piano Project?
The project aims to install a piano on Stratheden Street, near the KMI Hall, for musical people to entertain the community with their melodies.
The piano installation will be trialed for three-months to gauge community feedback on the installation.
To assist Council to bring music to the streets of Kyogle, Council is seeking expressions of interest from residents.
  • Do you have an upright piano (preferably lockable) in good condition that you no longer want and are willing to donate for community use?
  • Do you have the skills to tune a piano and are able to donate your time?
  • If so, Council would like to hear from you.
Simply send an email to council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au specifying whether you have a piano to donate or can tune a piano, photos of the piano, your suburb and the best way to contact you for further information.

Work to start soon on new Montgomerys Bridge

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Work on the new $3.3 million Montgomerys Bridge is expected to start before the end of the year.

Council at its August meeting accepted a tender for the demolition of the old steel and timber bridge which has been closed since November 2020 for safety reasons.

Work to pull down the old bridge is scheduled to start in early October for completion at the end of October. The way will then be clear for construction of the new bridge to start before Christmas.  All going to plan the new bridge, to be built on the existing alignment, will be open to traffic by mid-2026.

This will come as a relief to residents living west of the bridge who have had to detour an extra 16km each way around the old bridge.

Kyogle Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said Council was thrilled to be able to announce work on the new bridge will start soon.

“Council acknowledges that the bridge closure has not been easy for Ghinni Ghi and Iron Pot Creek Road residents and we thank them for their patience and understanding,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We’ve worked really hard over the past few years to secure funding for this project.  We put in several applications under the Fixing Country Bridges Program before finally winning a Regional Roads Program grant as a part of the State Election Commitment announced in mid-2024.”

The grant package of $12 million will allow Council to replace 12 bridges, including Montgomerys, in its current bridge replacement program.

“Council is grateful to the State Government for recognising the needs of our communities and providing the funds for the 12 bridges,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We couldn’t do what we do for our communities without the funding support of the State and Federal Governments. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, everyone wins when all levels of governments work hand in hand.”

The new three-span Montgomerys bridge will be 54m in length and five metres wide. The bridge’s substructure will feature reinforced concrete abutments, and concrete bored piles and central piers.  The super structure will be made up of concrete planks, with deck cast in-situ. For safety reasons, the new bridge will have a guard rail system incorporated into the design.

New waste voucher system more flexible

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Council has listened to the community and revised its waste voucher system so ratepayers can either dispose of one large load of rubbish for free or a combination of smaller loads.

Under the new voucher system to come into effect in the coming month, ratepayers will receive a $50 voucher for use at Council’s landfill or transfer stations in the best way that suits their needs.

That means individuals can chose to use the voucher for one ute and trailer load (maximum trailer size 7 feet X 5 feet) of general waste or a combination of smaller loads up to the value of $50.

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the system would give ratepayers greater flexibility and choice when using the waste vouchers.

“People really appreciate Council’s waste vouchers particularly with cost of living pressures biting.” Cr Mulholland said.

“And this new systems means they will be able use the voucher however they like.

“If you are doing a big clean out and have a large load of rubbish to get rid of, you can use the voucher in one go.

“Alternatively, you can use it for 10 separate small wheelie bin loads of rubbish or you could use it to get rid of individual items such as a mattress or fridge.

“I know this change will be welcomed by a large number of people and reflects Council’s willingness to listen and respond to community need.”

Under the new system, Council staff will keep track of how much of the voucher is used and will retain the voucher when the $50 is exhausted.

People will not be allowed to dispose of asbestos, hazardous waste, or dead animals using a voucher and any unused value is not redeemable for cash or credit and transactions will not be permitted by combining voucher and cash/credit.

Community Forum – Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is working with CSIRO to identify flood mitigation options for the Richmond River catchment. This is part of the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative (NRRI).

As part of this work, CSIRO has developed a hydrodynamic model for the Richmond River catchment. Details on how the model was developed and validated were made available in a technical report released on 30 June 2025.

The model will be used by CSIRO to see how different flood mitigation options impact the flow of water through the catchment during flood events.

To determine which flood mitigation options will be modelled, NEMA and CSIRO are consulting the community, and will hold a series of community forums throughout the Northern Rivers  including one at Kyogle on Friday, 8 August.  It will be held at the Kyogle Community Centre (formerly known as the Seniors Centre) at 3 Bloore Street from 10am to 6pm.

Community members are invited to drop in anytime during the session to:

  • Hear directly from CSIRO about the model and its findings
  • Ask questions and engage with technical experts
  • Provide input on possible flood reduction options

To register your attendance, follow this link.

Water mains cleaned using ice pigging

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Householders in the Homestead area should be seeing improvements in their water quality thanks to a new process Council is using to clean water mains.

Called ice pigging, the process involves pushing an ice slurry through cast iron water mains to remove built-up sediment and debris.

It’s early days in the process, with Council having only completed 2.2km of water mains in five streets so far. However, the reports have been positive to date.

Once water mains in the Homestead area have been cleaned, Council plans to continue ice pigging water mains at regular intervals around different parts of Kyogle that have been experiencing water discolouration issues.

NSW Government Community Cabinet at Tweed Heads

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The NSW Government will hold a Community Cabinet at Tweed Heads on Wednesday 30 July and members of the community are invited to register to attend a Community Question and Answer Forum.
The forum will provide community members the chance to ask questions to the NSW Premier and Cabinet Ministers and raise matters of importance in the region.
This will be the Minns Labor Government’s third Community Cabinet of 2025 and eighth since forming Government.
Community Cabinet provides valuable insights into the diverse needs and opportunities of the different regions across NSW and connects communities with the state’s decision-makers.
Community Q&A Forum
WHERE: Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts, Level 5, 2 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads.
WHEN: 12:00pm-1:15pm, Wednesday 30 July 2025.
NOTE: Registration is required to attend this event.
Members of the community can register by following this link or phoning, 02 9228 5188.

Expressions of Interest to lease Visitor Information Centre

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Do you operate a tourism, recreation or food business? Have you been waiting for the chance to put your business idea into action? Are you passionate about our local area and willing to tell everyone how good it is? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Kyogle Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals, businesses or community groups to lease the Malcolm Wallis Visitor Information Centre. The Centre provides a new or established business or community enterprise with an opportunity to create a high-quality tourism, recreation and/or food experience to support our growing visitor economy.

Ideally, Council would like the centre to be leased by a business that operates a minimum of five days per week (including weekends) during daytime hours, providing tourism/visitor information and a café style food offering.

There is opportunity for the centre to become a base for Council’s nature-based outdoor recreation and adventure sport economy, hiring equipment such as mountain bikes and kayaks to visitors who wish to visit nearby attractions such as Toonumbar Dam and the Kyogle Mountain Bike Trails. However, Council is also open to considering alternative business offerings, depending on the type of business proposed and compatibility with the provision of visitor information services.

If successful, proponents will be required to enter into a formal lease agreement with Council, which will include terms and conditions regarding building maintenance and cleanliness, security, responsibilities of the tenants and Council amongst other matters.

To express your interest, please submit your business proposal to Council, in writing, by emailing council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au, or mail to PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2474. Your business proposal should be no longer than 10 pages in length and must include the following information:

  1.  A detailed description of your proposed business operations including business name, business owners, ABN, type of business or services to be provided, proposed business hours/days.
  2.  A detailed description of how your business will contribute to the economic growth of Kyogle.
  3. If you are an existing business, evidence of operating a successful and compliant business.
  4. References from existing and/or past lessors.

Expressions of interest close 4pm, Friday, 8 August 2025.

For more information, please read the Expression of Interest invitation.  You may also contact Council’s Community Development Manager, via email council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or phone 0266 321 611 with questions or to discuss your proposal further. Inspections of the centre are by appointment only.

Future of Kyogle LGA in the community’s hands

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Community asked to have their say on future of Kyogle LGA

 Kyogle Council is asking the community for feedback on three draft strategies that will guide the development and growth of the local government area over the next 10 to 20 years.

The three draft strategies – the Community Strategic Plan, the Local Growth Management Strategy, and the Climate Change Adaption Strategy – were adopted at the 10 June Council meeting for public comment.

Kyogle Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland described the three draft strategies as hugely important to the future of the LGA and encouraged everyone to take the time to read them and provide feedback.

“The Community Strategic Plan is Council’s highest level plan and identifies  the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the LGA for the next 10 years,” Cr Mulholland said.

“It guides and influences all other plans including our annual budget allocations and four-year delivery plan.”

The Local Growth Management Strategy provides a roadmap for directing and managing sustainable growth, with tailored policy directions to guide long-term use of residential, commercial, industrial, rural and environmental land.

Meanwhile, the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy explores the impacts of a changing climate on the Kyogle LGA and identifies priorities to support the community, environment and businesses to be more prepared and resilient to these changes.

“I can’t stress enough how important these strategies are to the future of our local government area which is why we involved the community initially in their development,” Cr Mulholland said.

“And now we want the community to read the draft strategies and provide their input on the direction, priorities and actions outlined.

“If you are interested in the future of the Kyogle LGA, Council wants to hear what you think of these plans. Please take the time to read the strategies and provide feedback.”

The draft Community Strategic Plan, Local Growth Management Strategy and Climate Change Adaption Strategy are available to view on the Public Exhibition page of the Council website here.

Public submissions on all three draft documents will be accepted until close of business 9 July 2025 and can provided by emailing council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or writing to the General Manager, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2474.

Growth and improved services at the heart of Council’s $61.3M budget

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Growth, improved services and prosperity are at the heart of the $61.3 million budget adopted by Kyogle Council on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said Council’s 2025-2026 budget was an investment in the future of the local government area, providing tens of millions of dollars for critical infrastructure projects.

The budget provides $2.68 million for regional road projects, $4.1 million for rural local roads, $5.4 million for bridges, and $17 million (over two years) to build a new sewerage treatment plant for Kyogle.

A further $6 million has also been provided in the forward estimates to sewer the villages of Wiangaree, Tabulam and Mallanganee and $2.5 million for a Tabulam water supply.

“Council is investing in the future of our communities,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We are providing the essential infrastructure and connectivity needed to ensure the Kyogle LGA continues to be a great place to live and work while also having the capacity to grow sustainably.

“We know we are going to grow because all the indicators are there but we can either plan for growth or let it happen to us. Planning for it ensures that we are working in partnership with our communities to deliver the outcomes they want and we are managing developments to complement this process.”

The draft budget also sets aside:

  • $783,674 for urban streets,
  • $141,500 for the Roxy Gallery
  • $614,490 for the library and mobile library
  • $725,213 on Council’s three public swimming pools
  • $1.48 million on parks, gardens and village maintenance
  • $166,620 in financial assistance and community donations

The budget provides for a general rate increase of the rate pegged limit of 4.1 per cent.  Meanwhile, a 10 per cent increase in sewerage rates will help raise $4.25 million needed to secure a $12.75 million State Government grant to build a new sewerage treatment plant (STP) for Kyogle.

The existing Kyogle STP is classified as high risk and no longer meets environmental standards.

“Building the new STP will ensure critical environmental standards are met and sets Kyogle up for the future, with the town having increased capacity to grow and thrive,” Cr Mulholland said.

“Unfortunately it is unavoidable but looking towards the future, the community will reap the benefits for many years to come.”