This week the second stage of works began on Scotland Island to upgrade its roads and drainage network, helping locals navigate life on the island especially during severe weather.

The works include resurfacing 170 metres on Richard Road and improving drainage and new retaining walls close to Bells Wharf Reserve and Cargo Wharf Reserve. 

Work began on Monday 16 June and should take around 3 months to complete, weather dependent.

This is the second stage in a program of works to assist the Scotland Island community in being better prepared for weather events and has been made possible thanks to $2 million in financial support from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Betterment Fund.

Since October 2024, Council has built 338 metres of sealed road, upgraded and constructed new  drainage infrastructure and new retaining walls to stabilise the embankments and road support along Robertson Road.

The improvements will make it easier for the community to stay, connected and reduce the amount of hardship they experience during storms or other disasters. 

In addition, the retaining walls should help prevent landslips, protect private property and maintain access for emergency vehicles.

The infrastructure will also reduce the cost of ongoing road and drainage maintenance on the island and enable Council to establish a routine maintenance program – like what is already in place on the mainland.