Road and drainage upgrades for Bellingen town centre Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 21, 2025 Crossing at Hyde Street CBD, Bellingen impacted by stormwater. TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) and Bellingen Shire Council are partnering to deliver vital road and drainage improvements in Bellingen’s town centre. This coordinated project will enhance road conditions, improve drainage infrastructure, and boost pedestrian safety. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au As part of routine road maintenance and asset management, TfNSW will be carrying out asphalt resurfacing on Hyde Street and, in conjunction with the road upgrades, Council will undertake a series of infrastructure improvements. A utility services investigation will be conducted at the Hyde Street and Church Street intersection in preparation for planned drainage works. Stormwater drainage improvements will be undertaken between IGA and Church Street intersection to address surface water flows at the pedestrian crossing near IGA. Hyde Street will be resurfaced from Prince Street (Yellow Shed) to the Coronation Street (War Memorial Statue) intersection. Asphalt in car parking bays will be resurfaced to align with the newly resurfaced running lanes. Short Street Lane will also be resurfaced, with line marking restored over resurfaced areas. Temporary noise may be experienced by nearby residents and businesses. Hyde Street will be reduced to one lane during works, with traffic controllers in place. Temporary parking restrictions will apply in designated sections according to the work schedule. The works will be completed in stages over approximately ten 12-hour shifts from 6pm to 6am, with night works planned to reduce daytime disruptions to traffic and businesses. Pavement work will be carried out on Hyde Street between Short Street Lane and Prince Street from Sunday 6 April over five night shifts, weather permitting. From Sunday 13 April, line marking of the new asphalt pavement on Short Street Lane will take place over three evening shifts, weather permitting. “In the wake of Ex Tropical Cyclone Albert, as we assess the impacts to our infrastructure and Transport for NSW assess their priorities, the work schedule is subject to change,” Council said in a statement.
