Byron Shire Council have provided a community update about its services as we head into the full force of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Evacuation Centres

Evacuation Centres for the Byron Shire are at the Mullumbimby Ex Services Club and the Ocean Shores Country Club. 

These centres are to be open this afternoon.  https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/during-an-emergency/evacuation-centres

While some bed stretchers will be available, people should BYO camp mattresses, blankets, pillows if possible.

Currently DCJ is asking that no donations of bedding are dropped off to evacuation centres.

People can take companion animals to the evacuation centres where staff will do their best to accommodate them. Owners should take feed, leads, cages and bedding if available.

Council operations

To keep up to date with Council information follow us on Facebook and check our website regularly. The Facebook page will not be monitored overnight. 

Emergency staffing

Council staff will be rostered on to respond to emergencies relating to roads, water, sewer, critical infrastructure etc, seven days a week until the need has passed.

Trees over roads or damage to roads, causeways etc

Call Council during business hours (8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday) – 02 6626 7000 or after-hours emergencies – 02 6622 7022.

Staff will do their best to get to the problem as quickly as they can or when it is safe to do so. This may take several days. 

Waste

There will be no kerbside waste collection (wheelie bins) on Thursday or Friday (6 to 7 March). Put all bins (red, yellow and green) out on normal days next week.

Byron Resource Recovery Centre is closed on Thursday and Friday (6 to 7 March). We will monitor the weather to see if it reopens on Saturday, 8 March.

Beach Access and Coastal Erosion

All beach accesses managed by Byron Shire Council are closed.

Libraries

All library branches across the region, including Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, and the Mobile Library, are closed until further notice.

Council facilities and offices – closures

The following facilities are closed:

• Byron Bay and Mullumbimby Pools are closed. 
• Sports fields.
• Cavanbah Centre closed from 4pm this afternoon to Sunday 9 March.
• Sandhills Early Childhood Centre - closed Thursday and Friday (6 to 7 March).
• Council-managed halls - closed from 4pm Wednesday to Sunday 9 March.

Contacting Council:

• During business hours (8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday) – 02 6626 7000.
• After hours emergencies – 02 6622 7022.
• Email council@byron.nsw.gov.au
• www.byron.nsw.gov.au
• Report it online (non-emergency) Report it to Council - Byron Shire Council
• Note: Council offices are closed to the public on Thursday, and Friday. Staff are still working and can help so please call or email.