Port Macquarie-Hastings Council repair works continue in Dooragan National Park after flood damage

The repairs on the road to North Brother mountain is still weeks, if not months, away from being completed, according to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council acting director of infrastructure Cameron Hawkins.

"The damage to Captain Cook Bicentennial Dr are significant, cutting off access to the mountain lookout," he said.

Works to fixed a cracked stormwater pipe, which caused a major cavity in the roadway, cost about $25,000 to complete.

"Our crews are now working on repairs to the downslope landslip, an upslope landslip, and other rectification works to reopen the road. We estimate that the repairs ahead will cost approximately $205,000 to complete."

Mid North Coast Tree Services has been hired to complete tree works and RGS Geotechnical for initial inspections.

"We are working closely with National Parks and Wildlife Services to progress the remaining works, with our efforts focused on the road rehabilitation and restoring access, and NPWS undertaking maintenance on the lookout and facilities at the park," Mr Hawkins said.

According to the council's website, Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive has been closed indefinitely and will be reassessed in six months.

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