Bulahdelah, New South Wales

] A 2-lane concrete bridge over Myall River was completed in 1969.Fact|date=August 2007

In 1970 the Bulahdelah tornado swept through the nearby forests, just north of Bulahdelah in what was Australia's most destructive tornado on record.

On 3 May 2006 funding was approved (project approval was granted in 11 October 2007) for a project that would cause the Pacific Highway to bypass Bulahdelah, providing complete dual carriageway conditions from Sydney to the Oxley Highway exit, for travellers and reducing traffic flow from 18,000VPD to 3,000VPD (vehicles per day) passing through Bulahdelah. Minor construction south of Myall River commenced in November 2007, no other dates have been set. [cite web|url=http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/jl/releases/2006/May/l50_2006.htm|title=Media Release - Bulahdelah Bypass Funding Approved|publisher=Ministers for Transport and Regional Services|date=2006-05-03|accessdate=2007-10-12] [cite web|url=http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/constructionmaintenance/majorconstructionprojectsregional/pacifichighwayupgrade/bulahdelah/index.html|title=Bulahdelah upgrade|publisher=NSW Roads and Traffic Authority|accessdate=2007-10-12] [cite web|url=http://taree.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=1027551&category=general|title=$123 million Bulahdelah highway bypass approved|publisher=Manning River Times|date=2007-07-27|accessdate=2007-10-12] [cite web|url=http://www.auslink.gov.au/projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?Project_id=NSWUA0007|title=Pacific Highway - Bulahdelah Bypass|publisher=Department of Transport and Regional Services|date=2007-07-20|accessdate=2007-10-12]

Weekly road conditions on Pacific Highway

* [http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/constructionmaintenance/majorconstructionprojectsregional/pacifichighwayupgrade/roadworkinfo.html Weekly road conditions]

Demographics

At the 2006 census, the entire state suburb of Bulahdelah had a population of 1,593 although only a portion of the inhabitants live in the township.Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC16529|name=Bulahdelah(State Suburb)|accessdate=2007-10-12|quick=on]

Places of Interest

Alum Mountain

Overlooking the town of Bulahdelah, Alum Mountain (sometimes known as Bulahdelah Mountain) provides some spectacular views of the area from Cabbage Tree Mountain to the coastline. A lookout is accessible via walking trails and car access extends about two thirds of the way up. Abandoned mining equipment from the mining operations up until 1953 is found in parts of the mountain as are blast caves. A disused mining cart trail directly up the mountain (known by the locals as "the trolley tracks") forms part of the local and regional level cross country running trail.

Cabbage Tree Mountain

An area of State forest, open to tourists for camping and hiking this bushland set of ranges is visible from the town of Bulahdelah and Alum Mountain.

eal Rocks

Within a short drive from Bulahdelah, Seal Rocks boasts empty pristine beaches, several camping grounds, small community and a lighthouse. Popular with local surfers.

Tops to Myall Heritage Trail

The Tops to Myall Heritage Trail passes through the area surrounding Bulahdelah.

Industry

Logging Industry

Logging was a traditional industry of Bulahdelah until 1994 when political pressure from conservation groups resulted in the conversion of much of the Forestry Commission land to National Parks.It still contributes significantly to the economy of Bulahdelah. [cite web|url=http://www.privateforestry.org.au/soc_eci.htm|title=The Social & Economic Importance of the Timber Industry in Northern NSW|publisher=Northern Rivers Private Forestry Development Committee|accessdate=2007-10-12]

Tourism

Tourism remains a consistent source of income for Bulahdelah. Camping, fishing, bushwalking and house boating are popular activities.Fact|date=August 2007

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