Rous County Council acknowledges the peoples of the Bundjalung Country that it services; the Widjabul/Wyabul, Ngayngbul, Arakwal, Ngandawal, Minjungbul peoples, on whose land we live and work. We pay respect to the strength that has ensured these peoples prevail, and endeavour to work together towards reconciliation.
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Rous County Council has three main functions:
Bulk water supply: We are the regional water supply authority providing water in bulk to the council areas of the Northern Rivers. A population of around 100,000 is serviced by this water supply system with the actual area of operations being approximately 3,000km2.
Weed biosecurity: We undertake a wide range of activities to combat the spread of targeted weeds across the Northern Rivers.
Flood mitigation: We are a flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley.
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Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.
Low-level aerial surveys will be conducted throughout the Byron, Ballina and Richmond Valley local government areas on Wednesday, 6 December. Read more...
The South Lismore commercial fill station is now open. Read more...
Blue-green algae has increased significantly in the waters of Emigrant Creek Dam. Read more...
The activation of Level 1 water restrictions are not expected before Christmas due to higher than anticipated rainfall in the region during November. Read more...